Conquered From Within…

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2.

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In Ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes to the north so they built the great Chinese Wall, one of the seven wonders of the world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it and so thick that nothing could break it down. They settled back to enjoy their security.

During the first hundred years of the wall's existence, China was invaded three times. Not once did the barbaric hordes break down the wall or climb over the top. Each time they bribed a gatekeeper and then marched right through the gates. The Chinese were so busy relying upon the walls of stone that they forgot to teach integrity to their children. In other words, they were defeated from within.

Ancient Israel trusted in its military might but turned from God and obedience to his laws—and was conquered.

Ancient Rome trusted in its military might but turning to licentious living they, too, were ultimately defeated and destroyed from within.

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The same principle holds true for each one of us. If we turn from God and His way to go our own way, we too will ultimately be destroyed from within.

As God's Word reminds us, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people." – Proverbs 14:34.

We must see the folly of our ways when we turn from following God’s ways to go our own self-directed and sinful ways. May God send a great spiritual awakening so that, this Lenten season, we will turn back to Him and make Him the Lord of our lives and…

Stay Blessed!