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Thursday, November 20, 2008

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Daily Discipleship
A devotional from The Navigators
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Today's Devotional
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The Separated Life
Today's Scripture: James 4:4

Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed
by the renewing of your mind. - Romans 12:2

If you were to announce a lecture on "The Separated Life" before an
average audience in, say, New York City, some might think it had to do
with troubled marriages. Even Christians are vague about the biblical
teaching on a separated life. It means a life set apart for God, no longer
swayed by the pull of worldly attractions and ambitions. In my discussions
with Christians across America about the concept of living a separated
life, most people have strong opinions on the subject.

I know a man who advocates the idea of having a drink with nonChristians
to show them he can be their friend and perhaps to gain an opportunity to
witness to them. As a matter of fact, he's had the opportunity to lead
people to Christ along the way. He cites the Scripture passage that speaks
of becoming all things to all men that by all means we may save some (1
Corinthians 10:22).

The late Paul Little had a different approach. Paul practically lived on
the college campus. He was always out there with his shirtsleeves rolled
up, mixing in lively discussions with nonChristians. And when one of them
would invite him down to the bar to have a drink, he simply thanked them
but said he really didn't enjoy that. Would the person like to go to a
game the next night--his treat? He kept the lines of communication open,
didn't condemn the person, yet didn't participate in something he'd
separated himself from.

We don't need to enter into questionable practices with people to show
them we're not crazy-headed fanatics. There are many ways to build
friendships with nonChristians without doing things we're against.

Prayer

Lord, show me how to follow Your lead of loving sinners without
compromising my walk. Amen.

To Ponder

God wants us to show His love to the ungodly.

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Elizabeth @ 3:03 PM

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