Deuteronomy is underappreciated. There are a lot of hidden gems in the book of Deuteronomy. Chapters 8, 9, and 10 are basically an exhortation to remember God. How can we forget God? We do. We are every bit as stiff-necked as the Israelites were!
Man does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Deuteronomy 8:3
We don’t forget to eat, but we forget God in our lives. We go back to the same sins that ensnared us. We are freed slaves who are putting the chains back on ourselves at times. We sin against God and others, but all sins damage the soul. I’m reading developing a lifestyle of forgiveness by Steve and Becky DIehl. In it they say:
God created a human beings for love; to be loved and to love others. Sin has damaged human beings and causes us to continue in sin, rather in love. Sin is the opposite of love. Sent is the willingness to sacrifice or to her others for the well-being of self. Love is the willingness to sacrifice self for the well-being of others.
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I can see in the past where I have mistaken the drawing of sin for feelings of love. As a result, I have made bad decisions. Finding a soulmate is more complicated than physical attraction or mental compatibility. It’s really not important if a person can finish our sentences. The important question is do they make me a better Christian? Another important question is will my ministry to God be enhanced by their presence in my life? If the answer is no to either then I know the relationship would never work for me. Pretty sure it’s best for me to stay single.
List of what to look for:
- Someone who doesn’t miss assembling with other believers
- Someone who gives to missions, their church and believers in need
- Someone who spends quantity time reading the word of God and praying
- Someone who has a concern for the lost to the extent they actively share their face every week
- They have won people to the Lord
- The word of God guides their decisions
- They’re quick to obey God
- They say “Hey did you forget to read your Bible this morning?” when you are cranky and sporting a bad attitude
- Someone who takes responsibility for their own sin and doesn’t excuse it
When spouse shopping, make sure all of these are in your Mr. Right. Dear ladies, a handsome face and body will change with time. Stick with this list!
The best way for you to find your Mr. Right is for you to do all of this list for yourself. Don’t forget God. Remember all the things that he has delivered you from and stay the course. You don’t want to end up in a marriage where your spouse makes fun of you if you give money to your church. You don’t want to end up in a marriage where your spouse’s bad habits become your bad habits.
All sin destroys. Not some of it but all of it.
The thief comes only to steal kill and destroy, I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 10:10
Don’t settle in your sin; come out of it and you will receive a peace that is overwhelmingly good.
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