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Will the Real Christians Stand Up Will the Real Christians Stand Up
In Romans 12 verse 1, Paul is saying, I beseech you there-
fore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your
bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable unto God,
which is your reasonable service.
“This means that this is the least that we can do. Jesus
Christ literally gave his body as a living sacrifice. How much
more should we offer our pure vessels unto God so that he
can use us for his good pleasure? Webster defines sacrifice
as some- thing offered to a god. The herders selected their
best lamb as a sacrifice to receive blessings from their god.
Jesus was that best lamb that was sacrificed for us unto God
almighty, so that it would be possible for us to make a choice
to be free from this world of sin. I think he deserves a round of
applause.” Adriana said as she gave Jesus Christ praise along
with the audience.
“We too must be a living sacrifice unto God so that he
can use us as he pleases. We must know that it’s more to it
than just being involved in a sexual act, for there is a curse
that comes when one makes a choice to disobey God. And
to the young man that’s here today, I urge you to stop pres-
suring your female peers to be involved in acts that will dis-
please God. And to the young ladies, I encourage you to stop
enticing the young men to be involved with acts that will also
displease God. A lot of it has to do with how you carry your-
self. Many of you already know that Israel and I are dating.
Israel has never approached me in such a manner because I
always carry myself as a young lady in Christ.”
The youth applauded.
“As young men and women, we have no business inter-
acting with pornography. That’s a gateway for Satan to enter
in and control your thoughts and actions. Once that happens,
you will be plagued with an uncontrollable desire for sexual
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