What seems reasonable is often victim to the unthinkable.

Live it
Working in the security business in a crime-ridden city, I'm afforded the unsavory opportunity to see evil up close and personal. When asked, I give advice for protecting personal property, but I've found most people fail to consider the extent criminals will go to get what they want. Therefore, few are motivated to take action against crime before they've become a casualty. After being violated however, the opposite occurs. The fear of the unknown often drives them to paranoia, leading to extreme action such as setting a deadly trap or even moving out of the neighborhood, if not the city.

The lesson is similar when it comes to living a godly life. Most people view certain sins as private and get a wink from God while condemning those who perpetrate public crime against other people. We fail to understand God doesn't rank sin as more serious than others, nor is there a variable scale after-life punishment, or pergatory for good people who sin. In the same way a homeowner should take action in before a crime, we should anticipate our enemy's action and be spiritually ready for his assault. You already know what to do, but the question remains, can you be motivated before it's too late to do anything about it?

Pray it
Help me stay motivated to what You want me to do. I ask for wisdom to know when to act and when not to act - in accordance with your Holy Word.

Resources
The Bible never contradicts itself, regardless of those who claim it does. (2000)
The greatest thing you can request from God is have a discerning spirit.gift. (2001)
How many chances will you have to listen to and obey God? (2002)
Have you noticed hypocricy among Christians? (2003)
When you don't spend time with God, you're saying, "I don't need you, God!" (2004)
The Holy Spirit is the Common Denominator among Believers of all ages. (2005)
Devotional (2006)
What seems small and insignificant is more than enough for God to do His work. (2007)
Is there such a thing as holy hardness? . (2008)

1. One-minute Devotionals began on January 2, 2006 and are the original creation of James R. Green, Prayertower Webservant Content is derived from his alternating and sequential survey of both the Old and New Testament to offer insight on Scripture.
2. Resources are derived from daily devotions of James R. Green called, Just Thinkin'... (2000-2003), Read the Bible Thru in 365 Days (2004), Pray Thru the Word in 365 Days (2005) and One Minute Devotional (2006-2008).
3. Scripture: God's Word Translation (c)1995 by God's Word to the Nations. All Rights Reserved.

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