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10/25/2017

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We Battle With Sin
 Toni Smothers
 
Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:16–21
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Scripture Quote:  For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing.
Romans 7:18-19 (NIV)
 
We face a constant battle in our spirit and conscience - If we allow fleshly appetites alone to prevail, Satan has his way with us and we are weakened in our walk with the Spirit of God. Though all of humanity has suffered terribly by the Fall, there is still within the Christian a large measure of Christ's supernatural light. We have within us the wisdom, power and goodness of the Most High. Fallen as man is, we still possess the power to reach very high cultivation and improvement. But the fallen nature hates submission to God and revolts against the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Our carnal minds will not submit to the law of God.
 
We must beat down that sinful nature, return to the the Holy Spirit which we have grieved, and offer repentant hearts to the Savior. Jesus understands our battle with the flesh. He will forgive our sin when our will is determined to return to obedience to God's truth and sovereignty. Take solace in the fact that we know who wins this battle in the end - He will intercede for us as we trust in Him.
 
Today’s meditation: Jesus dwells within us. He is the conqueror.
 
Memory Verse:  I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands. Psalms 119:176 (NIV)



​Batallamos con el pecado
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Lectura bíblica: Gálatas 5: 16-21
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Cita de las Escrituras: Sé que el bien mismo no habita en mí, es decir, en mi naturaleza pecaminosa. Porque tengo el deseo de hacer lo que es bueno, pero no puedo llevarlo a cabo. Porque no hago el bien que quiero hacer, sino el mal que no quiero hacer, esto sigo haciendo.
Romanos 7: 18-19 (NVI)
 
Enfrentamos una batalla constante en nuestro espíritu y conciencia: si permitimos que solo los apetitos carnales prevalezcan, Satanás se sale con la suya y nuestro caminar con el Espíritu de Dios nos debilita. Aunque toda la humanidad ha sufrido terriblemente por la Caída, todavía hay dentro del cristiano una gran medida de la luz sobrenatural de Cristo. Tenemos dentro de nosotros la sabiduría, el poder y la bondad del Altísimo. Caído como el hombre, todavía poseemos el poder de alcanzar un cultivo y una mejora muy altos. Pero la naturaleza caída odia la sumisión a Dios y se rebela contra la residencia del Espíritu Santo. Nuestras mentes carnales no se someterán a la ley de Dios.
 
Debemos derrotar esa naturaleza pecaminosa, regresar al Espíritu Santo que hemos apenado, y ofrecer corazones arrepentidos al Salvador. Jesús entiende nuestra batalla con la carne. Él perdonará nuestro pecado cuando nuestra voluntad esté determinada a regresar a la obediencia a la verdad y la soberanía de Dios. Tomen consuelo en el hecho de que sabemos quién gana esta batalla al final: intercederá por nosotros mientras confiamos en él.
 
La meditación de hoy: Jesús habita dentro de nosotros. Él es el conquistador.
 
Versículo para memorizar: Me he extraviado como una oveja perdida. Busca a tu siervo, porque no he olvidado tus mandamientos. Salmos 119: 176 (NVI)

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    Bio: Toni Smothers has written articles for “Total Health”, “Let’s Live”, “People In Action” and “The North American Mentor” magazines.  She is a member of the Faithwriters.com writing community and was previously the editor for the teen section of their on-line magazine. She has written many programs, sermons, and skits and has edited several websites. Additionally, she has answered hundreds of questions for GotQuestions.org, a biblical resource site. Here is just one of their many testimonials: "Thank you for this insightful website! I was able to look up many questions I have asked over the years since becoming saved. The site is easy to navigate and gave me so much biblical background for answers that I feel my armor has been strengthened. You and your staff be encouraged to continue to speak the truth for God's glory." When Toni is not writing, she can usually be found cuddling with her 10 pound, furry, Morky muse, 'Sweet Pea.' Toni Smothers studied homeopathy extensively and became a proficient layman. She wrote about homeopathy for “Total Health” and “Let’s Live” magazines. Smothers describes her experience befriending a refugee family from Laos in her article published in the travel magazine, “People in Action.” Additionally, “American Mentor” magazine has published some of her poetry. Smothers drew upon her fun experiences as a youth pastor to provide the needed insight to function as the editor of the teen section of “Faithwriters” magazine and she is a member of the Faithwriters.com writer’s community. 

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