Remember name Ken Lay? He was Enron guy charged with 11 counts of fraud and conspiracy. We hear name and think—what a low life. Greed controlled him. But stop and think for a minute. Ken Lay didn’t wake up one day and decide to commit fraud and conspiracy on a grand scale of billions. He probably started out cheating in small ways that could easily be justified in his own mind. Without coming clean and denouncing his greed, he kept on until it got out of control and slammed him.

Did you know that when Great Wall of China was completed, it was breached three times. That’s right. No, enemy didn’t break through by breaking down part of wall. The enemy didn’t go over wall. The enemy came right through its gates three times. How did this happen? They bribed gate keepers. The Great Wall of China—a man made structure visible from outer space—was compromised by gate keeper’s lack of integrity. Character is important, very important.

Jesus said that His disciples would know other disciples by fruit they produced. You may call an apple tree a peach tree all day long, but there is no argument when apple tree’s fruit is visible in season. Someone may claim Christianity by his words, but his character tells all. For a man to merely speak like a Christian is not true Christianity. His character will identify him for what he is. Whatever sacrifices you make to strengthen your character not only honors God but honors you too. You can’t let low moral standards of world influence you to act likewise. You must lift high banner of godly living in midst of worldliness. You must hold yourself to a higher standard. The standard is higher than stars above you. The standard is Son of God, and He is seated at right hand of Father in heaven. Ask Him to reflect His character in you.

Keep faith. And stay course.

Terry Dashner.

Faith Fellowship Church PO Box 1586 Broken Arrow, OK 74013

I think you get point.

Yes sir, neglect is a powerful force. Is there anything in your life that you’re neglecting? Maybe you should do an inventory of your life, assessing what is important and what is trivial. What about spiritual things? Shouldn’t spiritual matters be important enough to make top of your list? Jesus said that we are to seek Kingdom of God first, and then other things will be added. Maybe it’s true. Life, for believer, is all about aligning our priorities. When we take care of “first things” “second things” will follow naturally.

Remember, Jesus created us to thrive in life. He has given us abundant life in Him. Shouldn’t it be a natural thing to put Him first? If so, why are we neglecting prayer, Bible reading, church attendance, tithing, helping our neighbors, and so on and so on? These things are important too. Joy stands for J-Jesus first, O-others second, and Y-yourself last. The only way to spell joy is to put “j” first------JESUS!

Keep faith. Stay course. Jesus is coming soon!

Pastor T (Matthew 6:33)