Heed to the Warnings on the Inside
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Bishop Clarence Williams •
"Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death." (James 1:14-15)
Don’t think you can entertain negative thoughts and conversations all day long and not be affected. Don’t think you can watch corrupt and unwholesome movies, shows and entertainment on television every day and not be tempted or influenced in some way. Everything starts with a thought, and what you do with that thought subsequently determines how you proceed. “Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.” (James 1:14-15) Listen to the warnings on the inside and make the necessary adjustments. Learn from the Titanic – heed to the warnings and turn while there is still time.
When a person gets off track (adultery, for instance), it doesn’t happen overnight. It may start with a few overly-friendly gestures and subliminal comments with a co-worker, then lunch every once in a while; but each step of the way, I assure you, there were several warnings. The devil is very subtle and deceptive, but it’s the little compromises that lead to inappropriate behavior, and eventually adultery (in this particular instance). When married, never become emotionally connected with someone of the opposite sex, because eventually you become physically connected. Never discuss personal and intimate things concerning your spouse and marriage with someone of the opposite sex. Don’t make the mistake of believing that because your spouse isn’t talking to you, you can talk to someone else. Consistently compromising is taking chances with your life – like gambling.
God will never force us to make right choices – the decision is always ours to make. There are consequences, however, to making wrong choices. Don’t take the risk of losing your family and marriage for a momentary satisfaction. Stop hanging around friends and family who constantly compromise; it will affect you. Make a choice today to go down God’s best path for you and your family, and receive a lifetime of blessings. Choosing to satisfy a short-term appetite can alter the course of your destiny and cause you and your family to miss a lifetime of blessings.
Heed to the warnings on the inside and change the course of your direction while there is still time. God’s grace is sufficient for you, and His mercies are brand new every single morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23) If you need to turn, turn. If you need to forgive, forgive. If you need to repent, repent. But whatever you do, do it quickly; do it today; do it now.
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Bishop Clarence Williams •
So, the question is, "What do you do when you do not know what to do?"
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Bishop Clarence Williams •
Forgiveness is powerful! It can set you free from all the pain and hurt you've carried for years.
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Bishop Clarence Williams •
There is a purpose for the anointing on your life. Can you say you have maximized your gifts and talents to the best of your ability?
Heed to the Warnings on the Inside
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Bishop Clarence Williams • General
Everything starts with a thought, and what you do with that thought subsequently determines how you proceed.
Don't think you can entertain negative thoughts and conversations all day long and not be affected. Don't think you can watch corrupt and unwholesome movies, shows and entertainment on television every day and not be tempted or influenced in some way. Everything starts with a thought, and what you do with that thought subsequently determines how you proceed. "Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death." (James 1:14-15) Listen to the warnings on the inside and make the necessary adjustments. Learn from the Titanic – heed to the warnings and turn while there is still time.
When a person gets off track (adultery, for instance), it doesn't happen overnight. It may start with a few overly-friendly gestures and subliminal comments with a co-worker, then lunch every once in a while; but each step of the way, I assure you, there were several warnings. The devil is very subtle and deceptive, but it's the little compromises that lead to inappropriate behavior, and eventually adultery (in this particular instance). When married, never become emotionally connected with someone of the opposite sex, because eventually you become physically connected. Never discuss personal and intimate things concerning your spouse and marriage with someone of the opposite sex. Don't make the mistake of believing that because your spouse isn't talking to you, you can talk to someone else. Consistently compromising is taking chances with your life – like gambling.
God will never force us to make right choices – the decision is always ours to make. There are consequences, however, to making wrong choices. Don't take the risk of losing your family and marriage for a momentary satisfaction. Stop hanging around friends and family who constantly compromise; it will affect you. Make a choice today to go down God's best path for you and your family, and receive a lifetime of blessings. Choosing to satisfy a short-term appetite can alter the course of your destiny and cause you and your family to miss a lifetime of blessings.
Heed to the warnings on the inside and change the course of your direction while there is still time. God's grace is sufficient for you, and His mercies are brand new every single morning. (Lamentations 3:22-23) If you need to turn, turn. If you need to forgive, forgive. If you need to repent, repent. But whatever you do, do it quickly; do it today; do it now.
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Bishop Clarence Williams • General
My friend, it is time to be free from the wrongs people have done to you. Forgiveness is not an option, but it is still a choice; we must choose to follow Jesus' instructions.
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Bishop Clarence Williams • General
Search your heart for strife, unbelief, malice, jealousy, un-forgiveness, etc. God always looks at the heart -- not titles. He said, "They praise me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me." (Matthew 15: 8)
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Bishop Clarence Williams • General
Saints of God, it is time to get back in the fight. This is a time of battle, a time of war. Yes, we are winning, we are overcoming, and we are prevailing. But in this time, we must continue to fight.
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