You know what they say about prevention being better than cure right? But, what do you do when you’ve already fallen ill? Do you sit back and do nothing or do you go visit a Doctor? In all honesty, I hate hospitals but when I’m sick I have no choice. We as Christian Youths know the dangers of living a life of compromise but we sometimes find ourselves living lives of compromise. We usually start small, then a little turn from the truth which eventually leads to an even bigger compromise and some find it difficult to quit. How then can we avoid spiritual compromise in this present age and time? Is there a “How to quit a life of compromise”? The answer is Yes. Yes, we can avoid spiritual compromise, Yes we can quit a life of compromise and Yes there are simple steps to avoiding spiritual compromise. Below are these simple steps in the right dosage lol.
HOW TO AVOID LIVING A LIFE OF SPIRITUAL COMPROMISE
1.IDENTIFICATION
Dear reader let’s call a spade a spade. Most times we(especially Christian youths) refuse to call sin as what it exactly is-SIN. Until you(yes you!) identify those thoughts, environments, people, and actions that make you compromise you can’t avoid them. Are you in business with someone who sees no big deal in adding an extra zero to the cheque? Or maybe your significant other, who is not yet your wife/husband, sees nothing wrong with sex outside marriage. Are you even seeing the red flags not to talk of avoiding them? Therefore, the first step to avoiding spiritual compromise is to identify situations that make you compromise.
2. REPENTANCE
Let’s assume you were able to identify(Or the Holy Spirit brought your attention to) areas of your life where you’ve compromised or are compromising. Now what? Well(sips tea) REPENT. I get it! It’s difficult to cut ties and walk away but c’mon that’s what repentance is all about. Jesus said if your hand causes you to sin just cut it off. It’s way better for you to go to heaven with one hand than you end up in hell with 2 cute hands lol(Matthew 5:30). Repentance is not easy but if you confess your sins and ask God for mercy, He will give you the grace to live the life He calls you to live.
3.RENEWING YOUR MIND CONSTANTLY
It all begins in the mind! This mind of ours is a battlefield. Day in and out the devil keeps throwing thoughts at us and presenting situations that might make us compromise in our faith walk. The only way to avoid spiritual compromise and not give Satan an advantage is to constantly renew the states of our hearts and mind. How? Simple! Maintain a close and constant relationship with God by Daily reading His word, pondering on what it says, and doing it. Be in fellowship with Him via prayer, worship, and praise. Yield to the Holy Spirit.
“….Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.(Romans 12:2)
‘…but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. (Psalm 1:2)
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Follow4. KEEP GODLY FRIENDS
This may sound so cliché but “show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” The friends we keep can influence us thus, it’s very important as a Christian to have other genuine Christian friends. I am not saying that you shouldn’t have non-christian friends but, if they form the majority it becomes difficult to avoid compromising situations(unless you have built the capacity to withstand peer pressure and you are influencing them positively) Have godly Friends that will edify and build you up. we are each responsible for one another! This to me is the most important step to take to avoid spiritual compromise. Mind your circle!
“…Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.( 1 Corinthians 15:33)
Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. (Psalm 1:1)
5. SET BOUNDARIES
Imagine if the roads didn’t have speed limits and boundaries, there would be accidents. Boundaries are important so don’t be afraid to set them. It’s not just enough to set them but you must stick to them. Set boundaries for both you and others. Know what scenes to watch or not to watch in movies, be aware of the conversations you have and places you go, etc.Know your priorities and refuse to let anyone/anything make you compromise.
CONCLUSION
This Christian walk is also a race. It’s not easy but God’s grace is available to strengthen us and help us live lives that please Him. As you do your best to stand firm in your faith don’t forget to regularly check yourself because “the one that thinks he is standing should be careful so he doesn’t fall” and “Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.” I hope I was able to answer your question on how to avoid spiritual compromise. Feel free to comment
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