| 1 Kings 11:1-6 details the story of King Solomon. At one point he was the wisest man who ever lived. After compromising and disobeying just one command of God he went from wise to evil.God’s Word has been given to us so that we don’t HAVE TO LEARN THINGS THE HARD WAY. We can know what God expects of us, and we can pursue that kind of life, and we can avoid making many of the stupid mistakes the people made whose lives are chronicled in the Bible. Did you ever consider that might be one reason it was all written down? So we didn’t have to repeat their foolishness? God has called his people to a “no compromise” kind of life. Solomon didn’tguard his heart and it cost him in a big way. In fact, the consequence of his sin even negatively impacted his son. Here is the bottom line: Compromise is Satan’s strategy to steal our focus, set up a stronghold in our hearts, and eventually lead us away from God. Solomon didn’t just “do something wrong,” but he became someone different and lived doing evil instead of the good God had in mind. Unhealthy compromise gives people and circumstance spiritual authority and power over your life rather than allowing God to set your course. “Compromise not only costs, but it also corrupts.” (Charles Stanley) We see it so clearly in Solomon’s life as he went from worshipping the one true and Living God to worshipping idols. It started with compromise. A wise man became a wicked one. The danger of compromise is that it gives the devil a foothold in your life. If you believe what Scripture says about us being in a spiritual war then you have to consider that every time you compromise Satan gains some ground In Ephesians 4:27 Paul tells us not to give the devil a foothold. Giving the devil a foothold is like opening a window or a door to your life and giving Satan access. Most of us probably wouldn’t sleep with our windows or doors open, but spiritually that is what we are doing when we compromise. We are going about our lives and inviting Satan in. In every area of our lives, are we keeping the doors and windows closed to the enemy of our souls or are we looking in the direction of danger? Are we flirting with temptation? Are we considering compromise? The man hailed the world’s smartest man gave in. The cost was great, impacting generations to come. Our theme for the year is that this is the Year of Impact. We want our lives to impact those around us. The best way to do Commit with me this week to make Christ and the commands of God number Pastor Melissa |
