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October 04th, 2017

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                                                                             Walk Circumspectly
Toni Smothers
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:8-16
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Scripture Quote: Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 (NIV)
 
Christians are very watchful and cautious because we are essentially the receivers and defenders of truth, love, and knowledge of the living God. It is so important to be careful of our conduct in big, as well as small things, since the eye of the unbeliever is evaluating our sincerity. To live a holy and pure lifestyle we must keep Christ as the primary focus of our thoughts, thereby avoiding unwise actions. Harsh words that are thrown out in frustration to an argumentative, intellectual atheist, will only serve to repel that individual further. We will never persuade anyone to accept the doctrines of Christianity with any other approach than prayer for spiritual guidance, the love of Christ in our hearts and humility in our words.
 
Although we live in the world, we don't argue as the world does. We rely on God's power to give us the exact words that will be effective. We only need to live in accordance with our faith - We don't need to be scholars, or experts on any subject, because we have the absolute guidance of the Creator of the universe and His instruction manual, the Bible, as our qualifications. We only need to Walk with Him, trust in Him and allow God to use us for His purposes.
 
Today’s meditation: Walk in wisdom and grace before the world.
 
Memory Verse: Your hands made me and formed me; give me understanding to learn your commands. Psalms 119:73 (NIV)


​Caminar circunspectamente
Toni Smothers
Lectura bíblica: Efesios 5: 8-16
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Cita de la Escritura: Sea sabio en la forma en que actúa hacia los forasteros; aprovechar al máximo cada oportunidad. Deja que tu conversación esté siempre llena de gracia, sazonada con sal, para que sepas cómo responder a todos. Colosenses 4: 5-6 (NVI)
 
Los cristianos son muy vigilantes y cautelosos porque somos esencialmente receptores y defensores de la verdad, del amor y del conocimiento del Dios vivo. Es tan importante tener cuidado de nuestra conducta tanto en lo grande como en lo pequeño, ya que el ojo del incrédulo está evaluando nuestra sinceridad. Para vivir un estilo de vida santo y puro debemos mantener a Cristo como el foco principal de nuestros pensamientos, evitando así acciones imprudentes. Las palabras duras que son arrojadas en la frustración a un ateo argumentativo, intelectual, servirán solamente para repeler a ese individuo más lejos. Nunca persuadiremos a nadie a aceptar las doctrinas del cristianismo con ningún otro enfoque que la oración por la guía espiritual, el amor de Cristo en nuestros corazones y la humildad en nuestras palabras.
 
Aunque vivimos en el mundo, no discutimos como lo hace el mundo. Confiamos en el poder de Dios para darnos las palabras exactas que serán efectivas. Sólo necesitamos vivir de acuerdo con nuestra fe - No necesitamos ser eruditos, o expertos en ningún tema, porque tenemos la guía absoluta del Creador del universo y Su manual de instrucciones, la Biblia, como nuestras calificaciones. Sólo necesitamos Caminar con Él, confiar en Él y permitir que Dios nos use para Sus propósitos.
 
La meditación de hoy: Camine en sabiduría y gracia ante el mundo.
 
Versículo para memorizar: Tus manos me hicieron y me formaron; dame entendimiento para aprender tus órdenes. Salmos 119: 73 (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 5 pound, furry, Chihuahua muse, “Princess 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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