13 This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith,
14 not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
15 To the pure, all things are pure; but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure, but both their mind and their conscience are defiled.
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As I meditate on this verse I am more than ever encouraged to have a hard conversation. My wife and I have been praying about a situation where this verse is very applicable. Over and over the Scriptures (especially the New Testament) are filled with exhortation to be holy, pure, righteous. We are called by God to set our eyes, minds and hearts on Christ to get through this life on earth. The focus is always on avoiding evil but setting our course for Christ.
What I see here is another instance where Believers are encouraged act purely...but all the "questionable" activities are not going to defile you; it will be your mind that tears you away from Christ. This is no excuse to participate in any activity that is clearly spelled out as sinful in Scripture or even things that you yourself have been convicted about. "If he knows to do right, but does not do it, to him it is sin"!
However, unless we are not daily in The Word and in Prayer, we cannot accidentally fall into evil. We can be negligent in our belief and relationship with Christ, which will cause temptation, but no accidental demon possession. Christ is more powerful than Satan. I know the end of the story, Christ is victorious and Satan is in chains forever!
These short thoughts have helped me to meditate on Scripture every day...mostly for me, but you can look in too!
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You are so right Honey! Thanks for the encouragement, let's pray for an opportunity to share this. :)
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