Video of the Day: Clip from the 2002 movie “Superfire”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20.
Biblical Connection:
Superfire contains an earlier scene that illustrates the Law of Human Nature described by C.S. Lewis in the first book of Mere Christianity. The lead tanker pilot whose job it is to release the chemicals to put out forest fires was blamed for the deaths of fire jumpers from a past super fire. This one failed event defined James Merrick’s reputation before his meeting his new team. Sometimes one act, brash decision or careless choice leads individuals to become trapped by sin.
While addressing a serious situation in the Church at Corinth, the apostle Paul warns Christians about sinning sexuality. Paul makes a distinction between breaking one of God’s commands and sinning against your own body. While Paul doesn’t use the word addiction, he alludes to the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:27-30. The point Jesus is making centers around hearts and mind set on sin. Thinking about sin often leads to becoming trapped by sin.
Closing Song:
May the words of today’s song serve as a prayer to help you the next time you feel trapped by sin. Following the advice of Jesus by laying these burdens down at the feet of God.
by Jay Mankus
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