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Or Updated August 27, 2010 From the Minister of Music My home is a sanctuary Culture has an interesting power of being able to transform the way we perceive the world. I believe, more often than we realize, we make decisions on how we live based on what our culture claims as acceptable. I trust we can all agree that our American culture is in drastic contrast to Kingdom culture. So that brings up the question, how can I be in the world and not of the world? How do I make sure my decisions are based on Kingdom culture and not worldly culture? I don’t know about you, but I do not want to play the game of “how close can I get to the line without getting into trouble”. I believe we are called to be a people who are set apart. This world is not our home, we are aliens in a foreign land. 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. 15But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do. – 1 Peter 1:13-15 The world will always be in a battle against God’s Kingdom. That is a fact we cannot change. As soon as you step out your door you will be bombarded with a culture that is not of God. There is one place, however, which we can control; our homes. My challenge to you is this: seek God in order to understand how to keep this culture from infiltrating your home. If nothing else, our homes should be a sanctuary. They should be a safe place where we can get away. Always look at your life through the lens of what is acceptable in God’s kingdom. Be mindful of the deceiver. His peace, Jared
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