Keep yourself away from things that will cause sin in your life. Many of us struggle in life with things we need help with staying away from. God doesn't want us surrounding ourselves with things that isn't representing Him. Anything that is causing sin in our lives pulls us farther away from Him and His blessings He has for us. In order to stay focused on God we must do our best to stay away from things such as:
Lusting- Ask God to take the spirit of lust away from you and to cleanse your mind and heart. Ask God to keep you focused on Him and what the word says about lust. If you are married ask God to keep you to only have eyes for your spouse and a love for just them. By praying over you marriage he will provide and heal parts that are missing. Keep your eyes on Holy things and not of this world that can bring on lust. A lot of marriage problems are related in some way of adultery, or lusting. Not only that but, you hurt others when doing so, lusting after someone that is already married. How do you think that person would feel finding out about their spouse committing adultery? Lusting hurts others as well as it hurts yourself and the relationship with the Father.
Your mouth- Let me explain: Gossiping, filthy language, rumors, saying hurtful things to and/or behind another's back. All these things you got to stop. God can help with that if you have faith and trust he will take those spirits away. He can. Our tongues are the root of all evil. So it's best to keep it shut unless told by the Father.
James 3:6
And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity; so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course and nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:7
For every kind of beast, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:
James 3:8
But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Ask God to keep you quiet and to keep your mouth from speaking evil. But also work on it yourself. Stop 🛑 saying things that are not uplifting and stop rumors from being said or heard by you. When you become the light of a dark circle it will encourage others to want to do better and if not then pray for them and move on. Take yourself out of gossiping and rumors. Because they will see you are refusing to do wrong and striving to do what God wants us all to do. Also it is showing respect for the other person along with yourself. God's people are suppose to be different from the world. So be just that, shine and do the it for the Glory of God.
False Teachings- there are false prophets out here that Jesus warns us about that are trying to lead Christians astray. There are bad spirits that are waiting to devour another's good soul with incorruption. Always do your research first and pray to God for answers. The Holy Ghost will lead you with answers. I personally read from KJV Bible. I have had this bible since I met my husband and his brought me closer to the Lord, and I was eventually saved by my Savior Jesus Christ! Not saying all bibles are bad but, there are some out here taking the words and twisting them and sugar coating as well. So do your research as well and pray to make sure you are reading the right bible. There again, no judgment once so ever. I would never do so because that's not my place. But regardless, always seek the word, and pray before taking teachers word for teaching of the bible. because we are all sinful humans and what they teach or say they may have misunderstood it and maybe it takes you to know what the truth is to revel it to them. God works in mysterious ways! God warns us about false teachings to look out for:
Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Matthew 7:16
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
Matthew 7:17
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
Matthew 7:18
A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Matthew 7:19
Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 7:20
Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
Jeremiah 14:14
Then the Lord said unto me, the prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
So always beware, seek God first and read the Living Word to make sure it aligns up with what's being spoken.
Fighting- God explains to us He is the only one that can have wrath. Let God handle people that are attacking you. If your enemy is thirsty, give them something to drink. If your enemy is hungry, give them something to eat. Instead pray for those that harm you. Turn away from seeking revenge, and turn away from anger. Be slow to anger, I know easy said than done. But it can be done through God. Pray and ask for protection over you and your mind. And keep away from being revengeful and angry.
1 Peter 3:9
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
1 Peter 3:10
For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
1 Peter 3:11
Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensure it.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
God will fight for us we only need to stay still and know he is God.
Music- Stop listening to music that isn't representing God. This music nowadays isn't good for any of us. And they are adding in more and more sinful lyrics that are of this world (Satan). Some are even faking and saying it's Christian music but yet has nothing to do with God. Music can be deceiving, and make you think it's a good song but in reality it's a bad spirit. Be mindful of what you listen too even on TV. Same thing there are demonic spirits that can attach themselves to you and make you do things unpleasing. That's why you got to stay prayed up and serving God at all times. Best to stay with music that is uplighting that you can feel in your spirit it is right and representing God and glorifying Him.
Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing an making melody in your heart to the Lord;
John 4:24
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.
Not every song is bad but, not every song is good either. That's why we need to be careful and mindful of what we allow our ears to hear.
Complaining- Work on not complaining. God doesn't like complaining and doesn't like when he blesses us with something we been praying for and still complain because it wasn't what we thought it was going to be. God wants us to be content even when we are struggling. Because he could take away everything we do have in the matter of seconds. That's why its always a great idea to be thankful and grateful for all you do have. Rebuke the spirit of complaining, God can take it away but you will also have to put in the work as well.
Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness: and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Negative thoughts- Keep your mind clear and focused on the positive in life. Remember that whatever you think and believe in your heart it shall be. You don't want that to be negative. Have faith and know things will get better in God's timing. Rebuke negative thoughts and rebuke the negative spirit as well. Pray for protection over you heart mind and soul. God will strengthen what is weak and heal what is broken.
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Every time a negative thought comes into your head, you already know where that is coming from. Rebuke Satan, and ask for the Blood of Jesus to cover you. God will remove spirits that are attacking you and distracting you from your path.
Unforgiveness- If we don't learn how to forgive others then how can God forgive us. Even when it's hard we still have to do what is right in our Father's eyes. And it shows companion for others to know that we can have hearts to love and overcome wrong, then so can they. God can change the most meanest person's heart and make them brand new if they repent and ask God to change and fix them. Ask God to bless you and give you the strength to forgive those that have harmed, or wronged you.
Matthew 6:14
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Matthew 6:15
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will the Father forgive your trespasses.
Mark 11:25
And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Always strive to have forgiving heart even when the other person isn't sorry. It's for your character not theirs.
Be Blessed!
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