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Love, Sin And Jelly Beans

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Love, Sin And Jelly Beans

‘They fell in love.” We have heard similar phrases all of our life. It sounds romantic, and the Lord knows that’s appealing. We all know it’s wonderful to be in love. So technically, I understand what we mean by that statement. But I propose that we don’t really FALL in love.

You don’t fall in or out of love according to Biblical terminology. The Bible says you “set” your affections.

Col. 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

David said, “My heart is fixed.” He chose how his heart would feel and respond.

David Dancing Before The Ark

Evidently we have more control over our heart, our thoughts and our actions than we realized. Besides being a requirement for salvation, the Holy Ghost helps us in our daily living. It is much needed and such a blessing. But before the Holy Ghost was poured out, Jesus often said this phrase to those he had healed… “Go and sin no more.” John 5:14, 8:11

It sounds to me that sinning or not sinning is a choice. Even before the Upper Room experience, Jesus knew men were able to choose to quit sinning.

We choose, then:

  1. To be in love with God and live for Him.
  2. To quit sinning.

You are in control. There is no one else to blame. You choose. It’s not hard.

P.S. (I was just kidding about the Jelly Beans.)

Written by Martyn Ballestero

May 4, 2010 at 8:02 am

Posted in Christian Living