Self-Control Day 100
12 For we do not
wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers,
against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of
wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole
armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having
done all, to stand.
Ephesians
6:12-13
Many kids and teenagers struggle with discovering and
establishing their own identities. While developing their identities, they
encounter pressures from peers and friends. These friends typically splinter
off in various directions as they grow older. Meanwhile, parents hope and pray
that as their children become more independent, they will choose to go along
with their positive peers. Parents also desire that their children remember the
lessons taught at home once they are on their own and being tested.
As believers, we have opportunities to reveal that we have
embraced the teachings of our Heavenly Father. We face choices of whether to
stand firm on His Word or to conveniently adopt common beliefs which we know do
not align with His Word. Each of us can establish our identity as a follower of
Christ or as someone who supports principles contrary to Christ. Whether by
taking a stand on an issue or by simply conducting ourselves like Christ, we
can reveal to the world on whose side we stand.
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