Some things are worth the good fight

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There is so much going on in our society right now. There are so many causes, debates, and policies crying for our attention. COVID-19 still demands a response, inner-city violence has skyrocketed, and millions are trying to recover from all the lockdowns. Evangelist Martha Tennison once said, “It’s not what’s happening (but it’s what’s really going on).”

The Bible says, “This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, having faith and a good conscience, which some having rejected, concerning the faith have suffered shipwreck.” (1 Timothy 1:18-19, NKJV)

In these verses, Paul encourages Timothy to fight a beautiful battle. He urges Timothy to remember the prophecies he had received before taking over the leadership of the church in Ephesus. No doubt Ephesus was a tough place to lead a church. The worship of Diana was a big financial enterprise, and the worship of Jesus was considered a direct threat to the Ephesians’ corporate revenues. 

Wow, that sounds like some of the struggles we face now. The Bible says, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (1 Timothy 6:10, NKJV) There is nothing wrong with money, wealth, or resources. We are called to steward these assets for the glory of God, but wealth and power can reveal the darker side of our personalities. 

Have you ever fought for a just cause? Have you ever been tempted by money, power, or lust? Today, I’d like to challenge you to do two things this week:

  1. Pick a just cause and fight for what’s right. Whether you rescue women caught in the sex trade, feed the hungry, coach a soccer team, or share the Good News with a lost soul, fight for something.
  1. Fight against temptation. Didn’t Jesus pray, “‘And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one…’” (Matthew 6:13, NKJV)?

I’m convinced you can win these beautiful battles because you are a miracle.

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6 Comments

  1. Stephanie on 31/08/2021 at 11:48 AM

    As I increase my relationship with the lord Jesus Christ, I am starting to understand what God wants and why I am they way I am. Peace be with you.

  2. Ms. Brenda Thibodeaux on 31/08/2021 at 11:54 AM

    Be courageous in your journey. Following the Lord is a worthy endeavor. God bless

  3. Maureen D Straughn on 31/08/2021 at 4:08 PM

    Fighting against temptation is worthy, because there is so much in society right now and it seems as if it’s worsening daily. I am standing with you Paul, you are a miracle. God Bless.

  4. Maureen D Straughn on 31/08/2021 at 4:37 PM

    Fighting for a worthy cause is right and follows God’s laws. I stand in agreement with you Paul Marc, you are a miracle.

  5. Sharon Garrison-Skinner on 31/08/2021 at 4:52 PM

    I will help those that I been helping send birth amen God have the glory amen have a blessed and safe day you all

  6. Hortensia Guillen on 31/08/2021 at 11:25 PM

    Thank you Paul for your sharing,
    Today.
    Someone share God’s word and was sharing the info where so to be reach, then someone said: we do not need no more evil in the world today go away satan.
    My thought, Praise God! I answered that we need all spiritual people to share God’s word from all denominations, in God’s eyes we are all equal the same for He knows everything know what we are going to say even before we do, know can count every hair in our heads and share: 1 Timothy: 6 -12 ✨this was this morning a while ago, all for His Honor and Glory?Amen

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