Man, It ain't easy represent'n Christ and keep'n yourself Holy. In a world that seems to have so much to offer. U got females now a days hawk'n brotha's before the brotha's do. Be look'n fine as all get out and yet as representa's we have to keep our cool and do what's right. Dang! It aint' easy. Fa sho we reap the benifits of live'n for Christ and keep'n it true. But sometimes it's hard to look towards the sunshine when the rain is your eyes. But we press on and always have faith that the LORD will be by our side. You got music and videos portray'n sista's in all kinds of Ho'ish clothes and roles show'n more thighs, legs amd breasts than a bucket of K.F.C.! All this is directed to distract and misdirect the male viewer from his purpose in Christ. If we can get lost in the lust of the flesh it leaves a great doorway for satan enter and do what he does best...Kill, Steal, and Destroy. See, the Bible says that the devil is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he can devour. Since sex is pushed so hard in all types of entertainment we have to be careful of what we allow to be fed into our minds and thus our spirits. Keep'n your coo', even when it seems that people as a majority would tell you to except this as a part of life, is one the hardest things a Man or Woman of God may face. Since we are often driven by outward appearance and what we can feel and touch, the devil will present us with things that stimulate our eyes to excite the body. Making brotha's think with the wrong head, thus resulting in foolish action. But we must remember we are a New Creature in Christ! The Bible says that the Lord will deliver us from temptation and evil, but it also says that we must flee youthful lust. Therefore we must do our part. Avoiding main stream America's view on the acceptable. Keeping your Holy composure when confronted with sex driven media and music. Avoid feeding your spirit man made garbage and cleave to the truth of God, the Bible. Stop sucking in Tricked out video's where women are the object of passion, pornography and fleshly pleasure. For the wages of sin is death and what is more sinfully than our flesh? Don't allow your mind to become polluted with lies and lustful fantasy. Keep your composure and stay coo' my Christ Side Rida's through daily devotion and prayer. Making your mind a weapon of the Gospel. So you can combat those thoughts with the purification of the word of God. If you find yourself weak in these areas, recognize this and take the necessary steps and seek the help you are need of. The strongest people in the world are those that know and work to destroy there weaknesses. Don't simply accept your weakness or go into a denial of it. Do something about it. Resist the devil and he will flee. Go before God and ask him for help. HE WILL GIVE IT, HE'S ALWAYS THERE. That way, you can Keep Ya Mind Right... |