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VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“The sheep follow him because they know his voice. They will never follow a stranger; instead they will run away from him, because they don’t know the voice of strangers.” (John 10:4–5)

Heretics attract their companies, but the faithful followers of Christ never go after them. They cleave to the truth, which is the voice of Christ, and they will not be persuaded by the most marvellous lying wonders, nor by the greatest arrogance, to depart from him who is their all.

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS

This week, we’re praying for the Zaghawa of Chad.

The Zaghawa came from Sudan originally, where violence forced many of them to become refugees in Chad.

Pray that the Zaghawa would know the peace of Christ in the midst of intense upheaval.

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“Nothing set apart for destruction is to remain in your hand, so that the LORD will turn from his burning anger and grant you mercy, show you compassion, and multiply you as he swore to your ancestors.” (Deuteronomy 13:17)

Israel had to conquer idolatrous cities and destroy all the spoils that had been polluted by idolatry like an accursed thing to be burned with fire. Now, sin of all sorts must be treated by Christians in the same manner. We must not allow a single evil habit to remain. We must go to war to put sins of all sorts and sizes to death, whether of the body, the mind, or the spirit. We do not look upon this giving up of evil as earning mercy, but we consider it as a fruit of the grace of God, which we would never miss.

When God causes us to have no mercy on our sins, then he has great mercy on us. When we are angry with evil, God is no longer angry with us. When we multiply our efforts against iniquity, the Lord multiplies our blessings. The way of peace, growth, safety, and joy in Christ Jesus will be found by following out these words: “Nothing set apart for destruction is to remain in your hand.” Lord, purify me this day. Compassion, prosperity, increase, and joy will surely be given to those who put away sin with solemn resolution.

Something to think about today if you’re feeling unsure if you should stop a certain sin: “So what fruit was produced then from the things you are now ashamed of? The outcome of those things is death” (Romans 6:21).LAST WORD FROM SPURGEON