Walking the Narrow Way: Discernment, Character, and the Cost of Truth

(Matthew 7:6, 12, 13–14)

Matthew 7 does not merely challenge how we believe — it challenges how we live. In just a few verses, Jesus speaks directly to our discernment, our conduct toward others, and the path we choose to walk. These words are as relevant today as they were when first spoken, perhaps even more so in a world that prizes comfort over conviction and tolerance over truth.

This portion of Scripture invites us to examine not only what we say we believe, but the fruit and direction of our daily walk.

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Discernment Is Not Unloving

“Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine…”
— Matthew 7:6 (KJV)

This verse often unsettles people because it sounds harsh — until we understand its purpose.

Jesus is not teaching cruelty or superiority. He is teaching discernment and boundaries.

Not every heart is ready to receive truth. Some mock it. Some trample it. Some distort it. And Jesus makes it clear that wisdom knows when to speak and when to step back.

Loving others does not mean:

• Explaining yourself endlessly

• Forcing truth onto hardened hearts

• Ignoring repeated resistance or hostility

Discernment protects what is holy — including the work God is doing in you.

This is especially important for believers who feel guilty for setting boundaries or walking away from conversations that consistently produce mockery, strife, or spiritual harm. Jesus Himself says: not every space deserves access to sacred truth.

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Kingdom Character: How We Treat Others

“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them…”
— Matthew 7:12 (KJV)

Often called the “Golden Rule,” this verse is not a moral slogan — it is evidence of a transformed heart.

When our lives are shaped by God’s truth:

• We act with integrity even when unseen

• We treat others with fairness, not manipulation

• We choose kindness without compromising righteousness

This does not mean excusing sin or avoiding hard truths. It means we do not become harsh, proud, or unjust in how we deal with others.

Kingdom character flows from inner alignment, not rule-following. When our hearts are right with God, our actions toward others naturally reflect that change.

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The Narrow Way Will Always Cost You

“Enter ye in at the strait gate… because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life…”
— Matthew 7:13–14 (KJV)

Jesus is unmistakably clear here:
truth is not popular, and righteousness is not convenient.

The wide gate represents:

• Compromise

• Self-rule

• Cultural Christianity

• Doing what feels good instead of what is right

The narrow gate represents:

• Obedience

• Surrender

• Humility

• A willingness to be misunderstood

Many choose the wide path because it offers comfort, approval, and ease. But Jesus warns that it leads to destruction — not always immediately, but inevitably.

The narrow way, though difficult, leads to life.

This passage is not meant to shame — it is meant to wake us up. If our walk looks identical to the world, blends effortlessly with compromise, or avoids conviction altogether, then wisdom calls us to pause and reassess our direction.

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A Call to Reflection, Not Perfection

These verses are not about achieving flawlessness. They are about direction, posture, and fruit.

• Are we walking with discernment, or fear of offending?

• Are we treating others as we would want to be treated, or justifying our behaviour?

• Are we choosing the narrow way, or the comfortable one?

For those who are learning, this passage offers guidance.
For those who are struggling, it offers clarity.
For those knowingly walking outside God’s will, it offers conviction — not to condemn, but to call them back.

Because the narrow way may be costly — but it is the only one that leads to life.

https://www.yeshuachristislife.com/post/walking-the-narrow-way-discernment-character-and-the-cost-of-truth

When Loving People Matters More Than Loving God

There are many today who outwardly show what looks like the love of Christ — kindness, compassion, generosity, community… yet inwardly they do not truly love God. They love the idea of goodness, but not the God of holiness.

They may go to church.
They may pray publicly.
They may care deeply about people.

But at the same time, they live in open rebellion against God — sleeping around, getting drunk, chasing worldly pleasure, and dismissing biblical wisdom when it confronts their lifestyle.

This is not Christianity.
This is a form of godliness without surrender.

“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof…”
— 2 Timothy 3:5 (KJV)

The power they deny is the power that transforms.
Because true salvation produces repentance — not justification of sin.

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Loving People Is Not the Same as Loving God

Jesus made it clear:

“If ye love me, keep my commandments.”
— John 14:15 (KJV)

Love for God is not measured by emotion or good deeds.
It is revealed through obedience and surrender.

• Someone can:
• pray for strangers
• speak kindly
• show compassion
• belong to a church

…and still refuse to submit their life to Christ.

In this case, their real love is not for God — but for:

• comfort
• approval
• feelings
• self-expression

They love people — but do not revere God.

And Jesus warned about this:

“This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me.”
— Mark 7:6 (KJV)

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Friendship With the World Is Enmity With God

Many today believe faith is simply being kind and spiritual — while still living in sin as though God does not mind.

But Scripture says:

“…know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God?”
— James 4:4 (KJV)

If someone defends sin rather than repents of it —
if they choose pleasure over holiness —
if they want the benefits of Christ without the Lordship of Christ —

then they do not love God.
They love the world — and the world loves them back.

Jesus even warned:

“He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.”
— Matthew 10:37 (KJV)

If loving people means rejecting God’s truth…
that is not love — it is idolatry.

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True Salvation Produces Change

Christianity is not about behaviour modification or perfection.

It is about rebirth.

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”
— 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Where there is true faith, there will be:
• conviction
• repentance
• humility
• surrender
• a desire to honor God

We do not obey to earn salvation.
We obey because we are saved.

And when someone repeatedly chooses sin and rejects correction —
Scripture tells us plainly:

“Ye shall know them by their fruits.”
— Matthew 7:16 (KJV)

Fruit reveals the heart.

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Truth AND Compassion

This is not about condemning people — but discerning truth.

We are called to love — but love does not affirm sin.
Love points people to Christ.

And the most loving truth is this:

Jesus did not die so we could live comfortable in sin.
He died to set us free from it.

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Pray For Those Who Are Deceived

If you know someone like this — pray for them.

Pray they meet Jesus for real.
Because one encounter with the Living God changes everything.

And as you walk in obedience — your life will testify louder than words.

Remain steadfast.
Remain loving.
Remain faithful to truth.

Because loving God first
is the greatest command.

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.”
— Matthew 22:37 (KJV)

And when we truly love Him —
our lives will show it.

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Sex Is Not the New Therapy — Why the World’s “Healing” Is Breaking Hearts and Destroying Souls

We are living in a generation that has been taught that sex is casual, harmless, empowering — and even therapeutic. People are being encouraged to “sleep it off,” “move on,” “reclaim your power,” or “heal through experience.”

But beneath all of that confidence…there is often pain, numbness, disconnection, and spiritual bondage.

Because sex was never created to be medicine for a broken heart. It was created by God — holy, sacred, binding — inside covenant marriage only.

And when the world turns sin into therapy…people get hurt.

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The Lie: “If I sleep with someone else, I’ll feel better.”

People do this because they are:

• heartbroken

• lonely

• traumatized

• grieving abandonment

• craving affection

• desperately wanting to feel chosen

• trying to forget

• trying to feel alive

• trying to silence pain

And the world applauds it.

But God never called sex coping. He called it one flesh.

“Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”— Genesis 2:24 (KJV)

Sex unites souls. It bonds spirits. It ties lives together.

So when people treat intimacy like anaesthetic, they are wounding their soul repeatedly — and calling it freedom.

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Sex Outside Marriage Doesn’t Heal — It Divides

Every encounter forms a soul-tie — a spiritual and emotional imprint.

So what happens when someone keeps attaching, detaching, attaching, detaching?

• numbness

• confusion

• loss of identity

• spiritual oppression

• heartbreak upon heartbreak

• inability to bond healthily later

• shame

• self-loathing

• bitterness

• torment

And the enemy says, “See? Just do it again — it will fix the pain this time.”

But God says:

“Flee fornication.”— 1 Corinthians 6:18 (KJV)

Not flirt with it. Not normalize it. Flee.

Because God is not trying to withhold pleasure. He is trying to protect your soul.

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The Body Is Not a Cure for a Broken Spirit

Culture says:

“Use your body to forget.”

God says something very different:

“The body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body.”— 1 Corinthians 6:13 (KJV)

Your body is not emotional medication. It is a temple.

“Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost… and ye are not your own?”— 1 Corinthians 6:19 (KJV)

When people try to heal through sex, they are actually:

• avoiding grief

• bypassing healing

• refusing to feel

• drowning conviction

• silencing the Holy Spirit

• numbing truth

And what we refuse to heal — only grows.

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Pain Needs Healing — Not Distraction

God never said:

“Sin until it hurts less.”

He said:

“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”— Psalm 147:3 (KJV)

True healing comes through:

• repentance

• deliverance

• forgiveness

• grieving properly

• renewing the mind

• learning identity in Christ

• walking in holiness

• receiving God’s love

Sex cannot replace any of that. It only delays the collapse — and deepens the wound.

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Sin Always Promises Comfort — Then Brings Bondage

The enemy whispers:

“This will help you forget.” “This will make you feel wanted.” “This will fix the rejection.” “This will give you control.”

But Jesus says:

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.”— John 10:10 (KJV)

And what does sexual sin steal?

• purity

• peace

• dignity

• clarity

• intimacy with God

• spiritual authority

• emotional wholeness

That is not healing. That is bondage.

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Christ Didn’t Die to Leave You Broken

If you are reading this with a heavy heart…this is not condemnation.

This is an invitation.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”— Matthew 11:28 (KJV)

Jesus does not heal like the world heals. He goes to the root — not the symptom.

He restores identity. He restores purity. He restores peace. He restores self-worth. He restores the heart.

And yes — He forgives sexual sin.

“Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”— Isaiah 1:18 (KJV)

There is no stain His blood cannot wash.

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Holiness Is Healing

Purity is not restriction —it is restoration.

It is saying:

“I choose my soul over my impulses.”

It is choosing safety. It is choosing dignity. It is choosing peace. It is choosing God.

“For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication.”— 1 Thessalonians 4:3 (KJV)

Holiness protects the heart the world keeps breaking.

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A Final Word — With Love

If you have used sex as therapy…

You are not dirty. You are not ruined. You are not disqualified.

You are simply wounded.

And Jesus heals the wounded.

Let Him.

Lay down the coping mechanism. Pick up the cross. And let your soul finally rest.

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”— John 8:32 (KJV)

Sex is not therapy. Jesus is.

https://www.yeshuachristislife.com/post/sex-is-not-therapy-biblical-truth

Beware of Trendy Christian teachings: When “Deep Revelation” Quietly Replaces Biblical Truth

We live in a time where spiritual quotes spread faster than Scripture. Social media is full of “deep revelation,” emotional statements, and confident teachers — and yet many of these ideas are not rooted in the Word of God. One of the growing trends says that where Satan attacks you reveals your calling. Let’s weigh that against Scripture.

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A Popular Teaching — But Not a Biblical One

People are saying things like:

“Where Satan attacks you reveals your calling. If he attacks your mind, you are called to bring clarity. If he attacks your identity, you are called to restore identity,”

It sounds powerful. It sounds deep.
But the Bible does not teach this.

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD.”
Psalm 37:23 (KJV)

God leads you.
Not Satan.
Your calling is revealed by God, not by the pattern of your warfare.

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What the Bible Actually Says About Attacks

Satan attacks believers because they belong to Christ — not because of a specific “calling type.”

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

He attacks truth, faith, identity, purity, unity, holiness, and the Gospel — in every believer.

The mind is attacked

“Bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (KJV)

Identity is attacked

Even Jesus was attacked in His identity:

“If thou be the Son of God…”
Matthew 4:3 (KJV)

This is not God signaling a calling.
It is spiritual warfare against truth.

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Why This Trend Is Dangerous

This teaching slowly shifts focus away from Christ because it:

• makes Satan look like the revealer of destiny

• encourages people to analyze attacks instead of trusting God

• creates pressure to “decode” suffering

• replaces Scripture with social media slogans

• feeds self-importance instead of humility

The Bible is clear:

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God.”
James 1:5 (KJV)

We learn from God, not the enemy.

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The Simplicity of Christ

Paul warned us about “deep-sounding revelation” that pulls people away:

“that your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.”
2 Corinthians 11:3 (KJV)

The faith is not mystical code.

It is:

• repentance

• obedience

• faith

• holiness

• love

• truth

With Jesus Christ at the center.

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A Biblical Perspective Instead

It is safer and more Scriptural to say:

Satan attacks truth —
and God uses trials to strengthen His children.

“Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.”
1 Thessalonians 5:24 (KJV)

Your purpose is revealed through:

• God’s Word

• prayer

• obedience

• the leading of the Holy Spirit

Not through guessing games about where the enemy hits you.

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Final encouragement

If you have been influenced by trendy teachings, don’t feel ashamed. Just return to Scripture.

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)

Hold fast to truth.
Stay watchful.
Stay grounded.
Stay close to Jesus.

Deception rarely shouts — it whispers, and it sounds spiritual.

https://www.yeshuachristislife.com/post/trendy-christian-teachings-vs-biblical-truth

Two Journals, One Purpose: Walking into Wholeness and Obedience

There comes a point in every believer’s walk where information is no longer enough.

You can read Scripture, listen to sermons, and gather truth — yet still feel the quiet nudge of the Holy Spirit saying:

Slow down. Let this sink in. Let Me search you here.

That is where reflection begins.
And that is why these two journals were created.

Not as busy work.
Not as self-help tools.
But as sacred spaces — places to meet with God honestly, consistently, and without pressure.

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Why Journaling Matters in the Believers Walk

Biblical growth is not rushed.
Transformation happens when truth is received, pondered, and applied.

Throughout Scripture, God invites His people to remember, meditate, and examine their hearts before Him.
Journaling slows us down long enough to do just that.

It turns reading into revelation.
Conviction into prayer.
And obedience into lived experience.

These journals were written for believers who want more than inspiration — they want alignment.

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The Wholeness Journal: Growing Gently, Steadily, and Deeply

The Wholeness Journal was created for those seasons when God is restoring what life has fractured.

This journal is not about fixing yourself.
It’s about learning to abide.

Through guided reflections built around the seven pillars — Peace, Wisdom, Authority, Purity, Healing, Identity, and Restoration — this journal helps you notice how God is shaping you in quiet, everyday moments.

It invites you to:

• Slow your thoughts

• Bring your heart honestly before God

• Recognize growth you may otherwise overlook

Wholeness, as Scripture shows us, is not achieved in a rush.
It grows as you remain rooted in Him.

This journal is for anyone who desires spiritual stability, emotional healing, and a deeper awareness of God’s work within them.

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The Way of Obedience Journal: Returning to God’s Ancient Path

The Way of Obedience: A Reflective Journey through the Ten Commandments was created for believers who long for clarity, order, and blessing in their walk with God.

In a world that celebrates compromise, God’s commandments remain a gift — not a burden.
They protect.
They guide.
They bless.

This journal walks through each commandment with:

• Clear, heart-level explanations

• Thoughtful reflection questions

• Short, Scripture-aligned prayers

Not to produce guilt — but to cultivate reverence, honesty, and steady obedience.

It is for those who want to examine their lives without condemnation and realign their hearts with God’s truth.
Because obedience is not about perfection — it is about love, trust, and faithfulness.

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Which Journal Is Right for You?

You may find yourself drawn to one more than the other — or to both.

Choose The Wholeness Journal if you are:

• In a season of healing or restoration

• Seeking peace, identity, and spiritual grounding

• Wanting a gentle, reflective pace

Choose The Way of Obedience Journal if you are:

• Desiring deeper alignment with God’s Word

• Wanting to strengthen your spiritual discipline

• Ready to examine your walk through the lens of Scripture

Both journals were prayerfully written for women who want to grow with God, not perform for Him.

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An Invitation, Not an Obligation

These journals are not meant to overwhelm you.
They are invitations.

Invitations to pause.
To listen.
To let God search your heart and shape your steps.

Whether you spend five minutes or fifty, one page or many — every moment spent with Him matters.

If you’ve been longing for a quieter, deeper, more intentional walk with God, these journals were created for you.

“Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” — Psalm 86:11 (KJV)

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Unlearning the Lie About God: From Fear-Based Faith to Rest

 Many believers unknowingly carry a distorted view of God — one that quietly fuels anxiety, panic, and spiritual exhaustion.

This belief sounds holy on the surface, but it produces fear rather than peace:

“God allows things to happen to test my faith, build resilience, or toughen me up.”

If this idea lives unchecked in the heart, it can turn faith into survival mode.

This post is an invitation to gently examine that belief — and to replace it with the truth of who God actually is.

Where This Belief Often Comes From

This mindset usually doesn’t come from rebellion — it comes from misinterpretation.

Many sincere believers have been taught, directly or indirectly, that:

• hardship equals God’s testing

• suffering proves spiritual maturity

• fear is something to endure rather than a signal to rest in God

When life becomes difficult, the heart concludes:

“God must be using this to strengthen me.”

But when strength is built through fear, the nervous system never finds safety — and faith becomes exhausting.

What the Bible Actually Shows About God

Scripture consistently reveals God as a place of refuge, not a source of instability.

• Jesus calmed storms — He didn’t create them to teach lessons

• Jesus repeatedly said, “Fear not”

• God describes Himself as a fortress, shepherd, and safe dwelling place

“The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer.” (Psalm 18:2, KJV)

“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.” (Psalm 4:8, KJV)

God does not strengthen His children by destabilizing them.

Why This Belief Triggers Panic — Not Growth

When a believer thinks God allows chaos to test faith, the soul can never fully rest.

Fear feels unavoidable — even divinely permitted.

The result is:

• hypervigilance

• constant prayer driven by anxiety

• fear mistaken for spiritual alertness

This is not faith.

This is survival spirituality — and it quietly drains the body, mind, and spirit.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7, KJV)

If fear dominates, it is not God’s method of growth.

How God Actually Grows His Children

God matures His children through safety, not terror.

He grows faith by:

• consistent presence

• repeated experiences of protection

• peace that teaches trust

• love that anchors the soul

Just as a good father doesn’t throw a child into danger to build character, God does not use panic as a training tool.

“As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you.” (Isaiah 66:13, KJV)

Growth in God is steady, relational, and rooted in love.

A Truth to Replace the Old Belief

Here is the truth that sets the heart free:

God’s lessons come with peace — not panic.

When fear is present, the invitation is not to endure more — but to come closer.

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, KJV)

Faith was never meant to feel like bracing for impact.

It was meant to feel like being held.

Final Reflection

If your view of God has kept you anxious, exhausted, or afraid of what might happen next — it’s worth asking whether that belief truly reflects His heart.

Freedom often begins not with trying harder — but with seeing God rightly.

And when the truth is received, peace follows naturally.

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Does Anyone Still Care About the Word of God?

 

I often find myself obsessing over the content I create — not out of vanity, but because I love writing, and I love the Word of God. I pour my heart, energy, and focus into every post I share. The Holy Spirit inspires each message, yet I’ve noticed something disheartening: there’s a lack of genuine engagement.

It’s not that my work is hidden or buried by the algorithm — my content gets seen. But the lack of interest in the Word of God itself breaks my heart.

It seems so easy to “like” something that momentarily resonates, yet never let it call the flesh to action. How have we become so dulled — content to consume the Word as a pleasant thought instead of allowing it to pierce our hearts and transform our lives?

This is our strength.
Our daily bread.
Our sword in battle.
Our equipment for enduring this world.

And yet… so few seem truly interested.

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The Shallowness of Modern Faith

Our Lord loves us so deeply that He’s given us divine wisdom and knowledge to navigate this dark world. But He also calls us to a life of repentance and obedience.

How can we live according to His Word if we only take it at a glance?
How can we claim to follow Him if our engagement with His truth ends after a Sunday service — which, by the way, isn’t even the biblical Sabbath.

Many treat church as a social outlet, something to check off or to feel a sense of belonging. But what about those who are alone with God — those who spend their time buried in His Word rather than the world’s noise?

The walk of a true believer is often lonely, not because of poor social skills, but because they’ve set themselves apart. They don’t seek validation from the world or applause from others. Their reward isn’t found in attention — it’s found in obedience.

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The Real Problem

Many Christians today are content to consume content about God without actually engaging with His Word. They scroll, like, and move on — mistaking exposure for intimacy.

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The Danger

This creates a shallow faith — one filled with head knowledge but empty of heart transformation. A faith that knows the verses but doesn’t live them.

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The Solution

It’s time to move from passive inspiration to active engagement.

• Meditate on Scripture.

• Apply the truth you read.

• Walk in obedience, even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Join in Spirit-led community.

• Learn through tools that draw you closer to God’s ways — like the free course Walking in His Ways: Foundations in the Ten Commandments.

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So before you scroll past a post and tap a quick 👍 because the message “was good,” pause and reflect. Ask:

“Lord, how can I apply this to my life today?”

Always remember — this world is temporary, but the Kingdom of God is forever.

Choose wisely. Serve the right Master.
Jesus did not die for us to produce passive approval — He died to bring forth living transformation.