2008-08-27T16:18:28-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/vigilance/ http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/Disease-Prevention-4347 2008-08-27T16:18:28-05:00 Quick action at the first sign of infection - that's the secret of preventing major damage. Not only from an infectious disease, but from the most highly contagious virus of all - the sin virus. If we nip it in the bud, we can avoid it's spread and a whole lot of suffering. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hard-Times/Heightened-Alert-4126 2008-08-18T16:03:24-05:00 In other words, when it comes to your very real spiritual enemy who would love to bring you down, be alert - and be defiant. Years ago, C. S. Lewis suggested that there are two extremes when it comes to our attitude toward the devil - ignoring him or being too curious about him. Lewis suggested that either attitude is one that your enemy can find very useful. Ignorance allows the devil to have his way in your life because you don't realize who's doing it or how he works. But, undue curiosity about the devil gives him a means of actually drawing you in his direction. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/Reservoir-Security-3987 2008-07-28T15:00:23-05:00 There are things you just cannot let get into your spiritual reservoir. You need to guard your affections - don't let yourself get close to someone who can steal some of your love for Jesus and diminish your love for Him. And guard your motives - don't let pride or jealousy or self-interest poison what you're doing for your Lord.