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OUR DAILY BREAD             Friday, June 23, 1995
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READ: Galatians 5:16-26
                
                    UNDERRATED VALUES     

         "Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not 
             fulfill the lust of the flesh."

                         - Galatians 5:16


Why is it that some of the best things in life can
sound so unappealing to us -- things like holiness,
obedience, Spirit-control, and faith, for instance?
Why do they so often trigger a sudden yawn rather
than wet eyes of thankful emotions?  Could it be
that we've underrated their value?

Think how much these values can do for us.  A
truly Spirit-controlled person won't cheat on a
spouse, abuse a child, or fudge on an income tax
return.  A Christ-controlled person isn't even
likely to kick the family dog, or watch the best
of intentions evaporate while lounging in front of
a television.

Every believer in Christ faces a constant challenge
to live a pure life (Gal. 5:17).  Has that moment-
by-moment walk under the Holy Spirit's guidance
seemed too difficult lately?  It's possible we've 
been underrating what should be of greatest value 
to us.  The cost to ourselves and our loved ones
may be tremendous.

If we find ourselves yielding to temptation again
and again, perhaps we need to take stock of what's 
really important.  It's time to learn to walk in
the Spirit instead of sacrificing life's best for 
the shortsighted, self-destructive desires of 
the flesh.

                        -- Martin R. De Haan II


         Help me, Lord, to live my life
        Free from selfishness and strife
           So that others clearly see
          Changes You have made in me.

                        
                        -- Sper

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            THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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         If we take a stand for Christ,
    we're not likely to fall for the devil.
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THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Psalms 88-90

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