Follow Him, Not the News

Steeped in the Word

July 24, 2025 – 07/24/2025

7 – The Spirit of God

24 – Perfect Government Made Manifest

Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Matthew 7:24 NLT

Follow Him, Not the News\n

Don\u2019t act surprised by the headlines. The Bible told you persecution is coming in America against those of us who demonstrate God\u2019s goodness.\u00a0\n

I didn\u2019t say persecution was coming to America because it\u2019s coming from within America against its own Christian community. Look at the news, social media, and entertainment. Jesus followers are being called evildoers when we are not. We are the white hats, the good guys bringing real hope to generations of lost people. Know this: the good guys are warriors!\u00a0\n

The enemy and those under his dark influence need to defame Christians so he can remove any influence we have over the culture. Though it\u2019s hard to endure, this is part of the end times agenda, and it is necessary.\u00a0\n

Why? Because true Christ followers need to be set apart from the world. We need to look and act differently so people can choose!\u00a0\n

As the time for Jesus\u2019 return draws near, people will be deceived. The devil likes to substitute the truth for a lie, and that lie, the Bible warns, is that the world will call good \u201cevil,\u201d and evil will be called \u201cgood.\u201d It\u2019s already happening. Should you hide in your home to protect yourself and your family?\u00a0\n

Huge mistake! You and I are called to fight for the souls of those who hate us and \u201cspitefully use us.\u201d Step up your efforts to love people into the kingdom! The battle is at hand! War is upon us, so lock and load your spiritual weapons.\u00a0\n

And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness\u2019 sake, you are blessed. \u201cAnd do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.\u201d But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. \u2013 1 Peter 3:13-16","hover":"\nWhich Wolf Do You Feed?\n

Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Follow Him, Not the News

Don’t act surprised by the headlines. The Bible told you persecution is coming in America against those of us who demonstrate God’s goodness.

I didn’t say persecution was coming to America because it’s coming from within America against its own Christian community. Look at the news, social media, and entertainment. Jesus followers are being called evildoers when we are not. We are the white hats, the good guys bringing real hope to generations of lost people. Know this: the good guys are warriors!

The enemy and those under his dark influence need to defame Christians so he can remove any influence we have over the culture. Though it’s hard to endure, this is part of the end times agenda, and it is necessary.

Why? Because true Christ followers need to be set apart from the world. We need to look and act differently so people can choose!

As the time for Jesus’ return draws near, people will be deceived. The devil likes to substitute the truth for a lie, and that lie, the Bible warns, is that the world will call good “evil,” and evil will be called “good.” It’s already happening. Should you hide in your home to protect yourself and your family?

Huge mistake! You and I are called to fight for the souls of those who hate us and “spitefully use us.” Step up your efforts to love people into the kingdom! The battle is at hand! War is upon us, so lock and load your spiritual weapons.

And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. – 1 Peter 3:13-16

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I don’t fit in with the world because I don’t chase after the world. I am a devoted follower of my Lord, Jesus Christ. My heart desires to love the world around me and pray for Him to be revealed to them through His love they see in me. He doesn’t want even one lost, and neither do I.

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