Bible Verse of The Day – 3-29-18

Ephesians 5:11-12 (NKJV) 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them. 12 For it is shameful even to speak of those things which are done by them in secret.

As followers of Christ, it’s imperative that we steer clear of the works of darkness.

It’s not just about our reputation being on the line. It’s also about our life reflecting who God is.

Most importantly, though, it’s about our own walk with Jesus. The works of darkness can pull us off course if we’re not able to recognize them and avoid them. These works impact us, whether we realize it or not.

If we are in the presence of the works of darkness, there are spiritual implications in every aspect of that presence. Darkness has one goal; to snuff out the light and lure people away from the Light.

Rather than having fellowship with the works of darkness, God has instructed us, instead, to expose those works for what they are.

This doesn’t necessarily mean that we expose people. It means that we expose the works. It means that we stand strong against it. And it means that we use the authority that we have as believers and rebuke the unfruitful works of darkness, in the name of Jesus.

What’s more, we are not to even speak of these things.

Why? Because it is shameful to do so. Speaking of these kinds of things bears no fruit. It only brings glory to them, causing them to be brought into the spotlight.

And if we’re not careful, we will find ourselves sharing gossip, under the guise of concern, which the Bible clearly warns us about.

Avoid the works of darkness. Expose them, rebuke them and walk in God’s light. Amen

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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