CURSES AND BLESSINGS
What do you want in your life, curses or blessings, life or death? These were the simple equation for the Israelites set forth by Moses before they entered the Promise Land and these equations still stand today for all people of the world. Obedience to God means life and blessings and disobedience means death and curses. Disobedience to God, characterized by sin, especially the sin of idolatry, brings eternal death and the cursed life from the Lord. There will be no peace of mind and no real joy in the heart for the disobedient person. He may enjoy the fruit of his sin for a little while but in the end, it will lead him to destruction. Obedience to the will of God, by surrendering our lives to Him and by shunning evil, bring eternal life and countless blessings from the Lord. Though we may be dispossessed for the moment, though we may linger in trial for awhile, we have genuine joy in our hearts and peace of mind at night because we know that our God will take care of all our needs and deliver us from all our woes in the end. We can seek solace from His divine promises, especially the promise of eternal and blissful life with Him, as our reward for our obedience to His will. So if you are suffering right now because of righteousness and for following the will of God in your life, take heart and be of courage, for your deliverance is at hand. Never envy those who are wallowing in riches, power and pleasures, for they already have their reward here on earth but will suffer eternal death in the afterlife. Curses or blessings, life or death? It's your choice for your life.
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Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla
Philippines
Spiritual/Inspirational/Motivational
