Be On Guard

(NLT) 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Be on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. [14] And do everything with love.

Spiritually there is never a time to let down our guard. (NLT) 1 Peter 5:8
Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

Here are some ways we let our guard down.
1. By allowing ourselves to view television programs, movies, internet sites, and reading material we wouldn't view if Christ were in the room.
2. By getting drawn in to idle talk such as gossip or course jokes.
3. By not having a plan of action during down times. Remember the old saying, "Idle hands are the devil's workshop."

Plan to stay on guard
1. Have a list of things to do when you have down time. If your married your spouse can help you with this honey do list.
2. Have some good books or audio books on hand for those times when you can't work on the honey do list.

Another old saying that comes to mind is, "If you aim at nothing you'll hit it."

Today, make a plan for staying on guard.

Love in Christ,
Steve Sherwood Sr.