March 3, 2014
MY FRIENDS DON’T ALLOW THE LACK OF SELF CONTROL DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY!!!
We tell ourselves our eating habits could not be a sin. BUT Remember our “Socially Acceptable Sins” the over 
indulgence of appetite would fit into that category which is a sin we try not to acknowledge as a sin, but one neverless. Let’s see what Paul says
“But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and SELF CONTROL; and here there is no conflict with the law” Gal. 5:22-23 (LB)
SELF CONTROL-is to control or restraint of oneself or one’s actions and feelings. Today we will deal with the LACK OF SELF CONTROL of our eating habits. Remember Christ was tempted in appetite, But His words to Satan are one’s we as Christians should all use as The Holy Spirit prepares our Mind and Body for God’s pure and holy kingdom.
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word (and not just the words we deem appropriate for our lifestyle) but
every word of God” as we allow the power of His WORD to dictate our eating habits through His Holy Spirit.
As God’s chosen generation we should learn for ourselves what we should eat, and what kinds of food best nourish the entire mind and body, and then follow the dictates of reason and conscience through the renewal of God’s Spirit in our eating habits.
Our bodies are not a garbage disposal that we can place anything in. But, “do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 cor. 6:19-20 (ESV)
“Christ has left us a most important lesson. He would lay before us the danger of making our eating and drinking paramount. He presents the result of unrestrained indulgence of appetite. The moral powers are enfeebled, so that sin does not appear sinful. Crime is lightly regarded, and passion controls the mind, until good principles and impulses are rooted out, and God is blasphemed. All this is the result of eating and drinking to excess. This is the very condition of things which Christ declares will exist at His second coming.”(E.G. White Councils on diets and foods)
Remember my friends in every area of our life the god of this world tries to gain entrance “Wherefore take unto you the
whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand” Eph. 6:13 (KJV)
Each day we must allow self to die in some area of our life. And most of us go kicking, and screaming to keep from letting go of improper eating habits which as a child of God should be regulated from a moral, and spiritual standpoint, that is based on Christ example.
So we are to be temperate in all things, because an incorruptible crown, and eternal life, is before us. “So just eat that which is best to sustain a proper physical, mental, and spiritual fortitude in all you do in the sight of God, as we race for that eternal crown.”
Paul states in 1 Cor. 10:31 (ESV) “Therefore whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” And as a 
LEADER IN CHRIST ARMY as we deliver God’s mandate to the world we must “discipline our body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others we ourselves should be disqualified.” 1 Cor. 9:27 (ESV)
Remember God is looking for strong WARRIORS in every area of one’s Life as we enter the threshold of the promise land. By attempting to fill that inner emptiness with improper eating habits, we are only allowing satan access to our MIND and BODY.
For we can only become conquerors in all areas of our life through Him that loved us enough to go to Calvary on our behalf. And friends remember “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can ENDURE it.” 1 Cor. 10:13 so please MY FRIENDS DON’T ALLOW THE LACK OF SELF CONTROL DETERMINE YOUR DESTINY
So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY
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