-Honor To HIM-
In God's word in 1Sa 2:30 "Therefore the Lord God of Israel says; I said indeed that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever"; But now the Lord says: "Far be it from Me; For those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed".
To Honor means to highly regard, its giving reverence, to highly esteem. God honors those who honor Him. We need to determine in our hearts today to be loyal towards God with every word we speak, as well as our lives. God never forgets the seeds we sow loyalty. He will give them back to you in a harvest of blessings. Have you ever complained concerning what God did not do or what He was suppose to do for you? Then ask your self this question, "Have you been honoring Him the way you should?" Gods blessings are heavy on those who honor Him.
Now it doesn't stop there, we also need to honor those who are in authority. Romans 13:7 tells us to give honor to whom honor is due. When we honor those in authority whether our parents, those in government, armed forces or our boss, that in reality is showing honor to God. So stay in honor and you will stay in His blessings. And remember honor is not an option but a lifestyle.
-Envy The Devils Poison-
In God's word in Gal 5:19-20 you will find that envy is a work of the flesh. It means to be uneasy, discontent, bad feeling towards another's possessions, advantages or success.
This is a feeling that we've all had at one time or another. Many people think its not a big deal. They see it as just some harmless emotion. But they are greatly mistaken. Envy is the devils poison that he uses to turn love into hate, it will freeze up the force of Faith from working in your life, it's a blessing blocker.
Envy starts with a thought in our minds - "why does sister Mary have another new dress, I know she doesn't need it she already has four?; I'm the one who needs it" or "why did brother Bob get promoted instead of me, I was working here longer than him?" These attitudes are the breeding ground for envy and if left ignored it becomes a tool for the devils work to be done through you.
It was envy that motivated Cain to kill his brother Abel, envy was also the cause that stirred up Joseph's brothers to sell him into slavery. And it was envy that motivated the Pharisees to hand Jesus over to Pilate.
James 3:16 shows us were envy and strife, is there is confusion and every evil work.
So if ever a thought of envy comes to your mind do what 2 Cor 10:5 says and cast that (evil) thought down and stay in the walk of love. Love is the best prevention for envy because love never fails...
Always remember the Word of God for today...:)
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