Live a life "That is"

What if...more people liked me?

What if....I was prettier?

What if....I was thinner?

What if....I was more godly?

What if...I read my Bible more?

What if...my marriage was better?

What if...I was married?

What if...I had more money?

What if...I had a better job?

What if...I fit in more?

If I could be more like her/him, then I would...

If I could just have more money, then I would...

If I could just look like that, then I would...

If I could get my kids to be more like theirs, then I would...

If I...

It goes on and on. It's a vicious cycle. 

And one I believe Satan likes a little too much. 

He loves that we question our worth. He loves that we compare ourselves to others. He loves that we are believing his lies.

He loves to hear us doubt God's promises and truths.

Satan loves what if's. 

Jesus on the other hand loves those who walk confidently in His truths and turns all those what if's into actions.

Your beauty is found within.

Your health is founded on God's strength, not your own willpower to be healthy or thin. 

Your godliness is found in your obedience to Christ.

Your desire or lack of reading God's Word is a reflection of your relationship with Him. When that grows so will your desire to read the Word.

Your marriage is a reflection of your marriage with Christ. If He comes first so will your marriage.

Richness is found in Christ. There will never be a greater or longer lasting wealth.

Your job is the one you do for Christ, not man.

Don't desire to fit in, desire to be different. 

Let Jesus set you free from the what if's. Start living a life that is. 

"Jesus said to the people who believed in him, You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32

God's Curse on Those Who Twist the Truth

S-Galatians 1:8-10

S-"So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law." Galatians 5:1

A-Freedom in Christ

L-Calling Out

   **Paul doesn't waste anytime calling out the Judaizers' for twisting the truth of the Good News. Not only does Paul call them out, but he says, "Let God's curse fall on anyone, including myself, who preaches any other message than the one we told you about. Even if an angel comes from heaven and preaches any other message, let him be forever cursed. I will say it again: If anyone preaches any other gospel than the one you welcomed, let God's curse fall upon that person. Obviously, I'm not trying to be a people pleaser! No, I am trying to please God. If I were still trying to please people, I would not be Christ's servant." Galatians 1:8-10

                      I think it is very important for us to understand why Paul used such strong words. Think about what the Judaizers' were doing. They were leading others away from having everlasting life!

It truly became a life and death situation, and it is the same today. When we lead others away from the Good News or when we ourselves our led away from the Good News it becomes a life and death situation.

I want to challenge you today to take everything you are being taught and hold it up to the Word of God and the Good News. If they don't align brethren you better get out, whether it's the Church preaching the twisted truth, a Bible Study teacher, family or friend.

Satan is very very good at twisting things around and making them sound good and right. So we need to be on guard, stay in the Word, and never be afraid to ask questions.

I strongly believe before joining a Church you should go visit with the Pastor. See where his heart is, ask him what he believes. Does it match the Word, does it show in his life? Does it point back to Christ?

Christ's servants, seek to please Christ not man. Paul found himself at a point to let them know that as well.

He knew his statement would offend many, but Paul wasn't trying to please them, he was trying to please God and save them from hell.

Where are you at today? Are you being taught the truth of the Good News that comes from the Word or a twisted version?

S-Share the importance of God's approval not man's, and God's curse that will fall upon anyone who twists the Good News. Remember it truly is a life or death situation.