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Saturday December 13
"Be careful to obey all...the Law." Joshua 23:6
Entering the Promised Land, God told Joshua: "Be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses." You must identify your core values—and live by them. Swiss philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel said, "The man who has no inner life is a slave to his surroundings." Your core values are the governing principles you live by. They're the light that guides you. They give stability and structure to your inner world. When that's in order, you can navigate your way through almost anything. Have you ever wondered why God refers to His Word as "laws"? Because they govern your thoughts and actions, guide you in the right direction, and guard you from trouble. They bring order to your life; without that, you're left with chaos and confusion. Imagine living in a world where twelve inches don't equal one foot, and two plus two doesn't make four. God established His laws for our good. When we disobey them, we suffer; when we honor them, we succeed. Unlike dining à la carte, you can't pick what you want and forget the rest. God says, "Do everything written...Then you will be...successful" (Jos 1:8 NIV). Many talented people who make it into the limelight don't stay there long. Why? Because they failed to develop strong character. Their lack of integrity toppled them because they couldn't climb beyond the limitations of their character. Talent may take you to a higher level of success, but without character, you won't be able to handle the pressures the accompany success. That's why it's so important to live by the principles of God's Word.
Saturday December 13
"Be careful to obey all...the Law." Joshua 23:6
Entering the Promised Land, God told Joshua: "Be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses." You must identify your core values—and live by them. Swiss philosopher Henri-Frederic Amiel said, "The man who has no inner life is a slave to his surroundings." Your core values are the governing principles you live by. They're the light that guides you. They give stability and structure to your inner world. When that's in order, you can navigate your way through almost anything. Have you ever wondered why God refers to His Word as "laws"? Because they govern your thoughts and actions, guide you in the right direction, and guard you from trouble. They bring order to your life; without that, you're left with chaos and confusion. Imagine living in a world where twelve inches don't equal one foot, and two plus two doesn't make four. God established His laws for our good. When we disobey them, we suffer; when we honor them, we succeed. Unlike dining à la carte, you can't pick what you want and forget the rest. God says, "Do everything written...Then you will be...successful" (Jos 1:8 NIV). Many talented people who make it into the limelight don't stay there long. Why? Because they failed to develop strong character. Their lack of integrity toppled them because they couldn't climb beyond the limitations of their character. Talent may take you to a higher level of success, but without character, you won't be able to handle the pressures the accompany success. That's why it's so important to live by the principles of God's Word.
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