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March 11
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“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.” (Galatians 6:7, NKJV)

We need to beware of thinking — as most of the world does — that because we have “gotten by” that we have, “gotten away.” 

We sin, but because we often do not immediately suffer the consequences of our sin, we think that we have gotten away with sinning.  This is akin to thinking that just because we have, somehow, avoided being pulled-over by the sheriff for exceeding the speed limit, that it is somehow okay to exceed the speed limit.

Don’t be fooled. Unlike the sheriff in the illustration above, we shall have to answer to God for all of our transgressions. 

God’s commandments are for our protection, and for our provision. Just because we are successful in flouting God’s law does not mean that we are wise.  We shall be called to give an accounting, whether in joy because we have obeyed and Christ stands with us; or in tears, because we have sinned and have no defense.  – Luther

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March 10
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“Pride leads to conflict; those who take advice are wise.” (Proverbs 13:10, NLT)

Taking advice — particularly when it differs from our preferred course of action — is difficult. However, we can recall times when we did take hard advice to heart, and it saved us much trouble and conflict. 

The hardest advice to swallow is “unsolicited advice.” In such cases, consider the heart of the source. Someone who has your best interests at heart will not only give you their best advice, but will stand with you in their counsel. 

Don’t let pride get in the way of a saving word.  – Luther

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March 8
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“He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.” (Proverbs 2:7, NLT)

Have you ever taken a short-cut only to discover — late — that it cost you more time, more money, and more energy than the “long way round” would have?

Have you thought that doing the right thing because it is the right thing requires too much “exposure” to less scrupulous people, who might take advantage?

In these circumstances, God’s word tells us that the path of honesty is the correct path — always; and that God is a shield to all persons of integrity.

Today, make honesty and integrity in all things the objective.  – Luther

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