Creeping Compromise

[2tim]

I would like to share with you an experience of mine. An experience with creeping compromise. I have discovered that compromise is a very very long wedge. At one end it is needle-sharp, making only the tiniest of holes. At the other end it is as wide as the gulf between my God and I when I walk away from Him.

I don't recall whether it started with an old favorite rock CD I found in the garage, or a spiritualistic fantasy novel I stumbled across in the attic. It may have been the violent video game I set aside instead of throwing away with the rest.

What ever it was, it lead to more of the same. Now, I struggle against real backsliding. God showed me what I have to do. House clean. Pray. Pick up His Word.

I share this victory story with you, to encourage both of us. We worship a wonderful God.

God bless you and I look forward to spending more time here and less time elsewhere...

Much love,
2Tim

 

[HoneyDew]

Thanks for the encouragement, Tim.

And it is good to see you again.

 

[TrustAndObey]

Thanks Tim!

For the first time in my life I stop and think about all my activities and ask "will it glorify God?" If it doesn't, I turn away.

Doug Batchelor was asking everyone to consider giving up television for just one week. I could do that easily. It's other things that want to "creep in" with me.

We all have our burdens huh? Thankfully we can overcome with His help and I am slowly but surely learning to move over and let HIM drive.

God bless,
~Lainie

 

[Cliff2]

I would like to share with you an experience of mine. An experience with creeping compromise. I have discovered that compromise is a very very long wedge. At one end it is needle-sharp, making only the tiniest of holes. At the other end it is as wide as the gulf between my God and I when I walk away from Him.

I don't recall whether it started with an old favorite rock CD I found in the garage, or a spiritualistic fantasy novel I stumbled across in the attic. It may have been the violent video game I set aside instead of throwing away with the rest.

What ever it was, it lead to more of the same. Now, I struggle against real backsliding. God showed me what I have to do. House clean. Pray. Pick up His Word.

I share this victory story with you, to encourage both of us. We worship a wonderful God.

God bless you and I look forward to spending more time here and less time elsewhere...

Much love,
2Tim

Thanks for sharing this with us here and glad to you again.

 

[PaleHorse]

Yes, it is very good to have you back, 2Tim.

 

[2tim]

Yes, it is very good to have you back, 2Tim.

Thanks brother. I really appreciate you taking the time to encourage.
I'm doing better with my battles. Learning to let go and let God, as they say.

2Tim

 

[happywiththelord]

yes, welcome back 2Tim! good to see you again!!

 

[2tim]

yes, welcome back 2Tim! good to see you again!!

Thanks sister - it's nice to be missed. I got real busy there for a few weeks.
Feels good to be back in my routine.

 

[StormyOne]

I hear what you are saying Tim ( I think) but spiritual growth is God directed not person directed..... people can be in a sterile environment and still not be in tune with God.... having or getting rid of something has to be God-directed, which is what you are saying I think....

We can decide to remove things from our lives which may or may not be essential, but it is essential that whatever thing God has impressed us to remove we gladly comply....

 

[Sulla]

Good post, thanks for sharing

 

[Airdude]

I couldn't agree with you more Tim. I have been going through many struggles of my own for several months now. I found your post to be encouraging. The world has many distractions to offer us that will turn our hearts and minds away from Jesus. I would like to take time now to make a new committment to spend more time focusing my thoughts and actions on God's word.
I thank God every day for His forgiveness.