Recently, two ladies were reported to be lesbians with close relationships over the years. Both resides in London. The world was astounded at the news of suicide committed by one of them-A Nigerian girl who had lost hope in living. She left a note with these words in her hotel room 'sorry for the inconvenience'.
There is never succor in sin. It might be enjoyable on the short term but the end is often disastrous. There is a way that seems good before man but the end thereof is destruction. Homosexuality and lesbianism is rebellion against God. Perhaps they had thought of permanently enjoying their lives by indulging in sin. Sadly, her life was cut short by her frustration about life. Yet there is a secret to long life and hope. This secret is eternal and you must discover it. The steps are practical and easy to implement by the grace of God.
What Are These Steps To Long Life?
'For he that will love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil and his lips that they speak no guile: Let him eschew evil and do good; let him seek peace and ensue it'. If you are a female, just change the masculine characters to feminine. The application of this secret is universal. Irrespective of your age, you can decide definitely today to apply it into your life so your days may be long.
Here are the 6 Practical Steps:
1. Refrain Your Tongue From Evil: There is power of life and death in your tongue. You can control your tongue and how you use it. If you want to live long, use your tongue positively. Refrain your tongue fron idle talk. Speak evil of no one. Let your communication be seasoned with grace and be full of edifying words.
2. Let Your Lips Speak No Guile: This is closely related to the first step. Your lips should be used to say honest words. Never deceive with your lips even to your hurtt.
3. Eschew Evil: You must reject evil and all its appearances. What are you doing with fraudulent people when you know you don't want to follow them in their evil devices. Stop sitting in the seat of the scornful.
4. Do Good: I know you have vowed never to do good again because the last time you tried it, you regretted how you were rewarded with evil by your beneficiary. Don't mind, continue to do good. It is an iron clad fortress against untimely death. It will ensure you have peace of mind.
5. Seek Peace: Don't be a trouble maker. Never keep malice. Even if you are offended, quickly forgive and move on. Reconcile quickly with thine adversary. Follow peace with all men and holiness without which no man shall see the Lord.
6. Ensue Peace: Do all in your ability to make peace reign whereever you are. Make it your godly duty. You will be the better for it.
Friend, that is it. The ageless secret of long living. Peace be unto you.
Text: 1 Pet. 3:10-11
P.S.: If you are reading this piece and yet to surrender your life to Christ, do it now. Tomorrow may be too late. You need the grace of God through Christ to implement these secrets. No matter how awful your sinful life may have been, Christ offers you hope. He says 'Come to me all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest'.
Admit your sinfulness, confess your sins, believe in the atoning blood of Jesus Christ for your full salvation. Completely forsake your evil past and never return to your sins.
Hear this assuring words of Christ ' Whosoever come to me no matter how bad, I will not turn away'. Christ is calling you today. Let Him in.
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