Before we can lead others to that which is good, we must first decontaminate our own character. For a leader to realize his God given potential, he must first test the foundation upon which his platform stands. If he doesn’t, “there will come a time at Christ’s Judgment Day to see what kind of material each builder has used.” (1 Corinthians 3:13-15) “Everyone’s work will be put through the fire so that all can see whether or not it keeps its value, and what was really accomplished. Then every workman who has built on the foundation with the right materials, and whose work still stands, will get his pay.”
A house that burns up, the builder will suffer great loss. Although he himself may be saved, but like a man escaping through a wall of fire! Every man’s work will be tried by fire.
What is yours will find you, by remaining in the will of God. When we pray, do it in the name of Jesus. Stay in HIS Word daily, trusting in HIM continually through it all. Being attentive and focused when on duty, while living for Christ Jesus only.
Remember, the enemy hates strong men with Christian principles and it is the enemy’s job to derail their assignment. Even if we briefly deviate from our solid foundation in Christ, we may stumble, but should repent, to purify our character. Let go of the past but retain the lessons learned. In this way, we can live and not have any regrets.
When people do not know the benefits of growing up with Christ, it’s hard for them to leave their sinful life. It is the only life they have ever known. They are like babies who enter into the natural world, kicking and screaming. However, it isn’t until they have a new birth in Christ, yes, sometimes kicking and screaming, that they will discover the great wonders to come. Coming out of darkness, only to realize that life in light has just begun. The womb, like the world, is comfortable and difficult to leave. True joy will come from being ushered into the world by mom, like Jesus, introduces us to our earthly father, and Christ to our Heavenly FATHER. We are born into a contaminated world in which we have to be decontaminated before our eternal birth. The duration of time between the two births is all the time that we have to become clean again.
Start now to breakdown the worldly systems of beliefs that hinder our cleansing. Once clean, speak loudly to others how the Word of God saved your life. The songs that you sing out loud will truly manifest. Only place yourself in environments that keep you free from blemish and where Christ is glorified. (1 Thessalonians 5:22) Instructs us to abstain from the appearance and away from every kind of evil. AMEN
1 Corinthians 3:13-15
New International Version
13 “their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.”
1 Corinthians 3:13-15
King James Version
13 “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.
14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.”
1 Corinthians 3:13-15
Living Bible
13 “There is going to come a time of testing at Christ’s Judgment Day to see what kind of material each builder has used. Everyone’s work will be put through the fire so that all can see whether or not it keeps its value, and what was really accomplished. 14 Then every workman who has built on the foundation with the right materials, and whose work still stands, will get his pay. 15 But if the house he has built burns up, he will have a great loss. He himself will be saved, but like a man escaping through a wall of flames.”
1 Thessalonians 5:22
New International Version
22 “reject every kind of evil.”
1 Thessalonians 5:22
King James Version
22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Living Bible
22 “Keep away from every kind of evil.”