SAVE YOURSELF

Acts 2:40-41

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, "Save yourselves from this corrupt generation." Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

Peter previously told us in verse 38 to "Repent and be baptized," but I think the key is in verse 40 when he says, "Save yourself from this corrupt generation." He's telling us that we have a choice. As a Christian, you are saved, but are you living and experiencing the life God intended for you? Are you allowing this generation to continue to corrupt you?

I think the answer for most of us is "yes." After all it is difficult to live in this world without being corrupted (to one degree or another) by it. But rather than writing down our top ten list of ways we're allowing the world to corrupt us, I believe the Lord is speaking to you right now about one of them. It may not even be number one, but it is one the Lord knows you can deal with.

What is the one area the Lord is asking you to deal with today? Ask the Lord for help and choose right now to "save yourself from this corrupt generation." How will you start? What Bible verses come to mind? Is there someone you need to be honest with and ask for their help and support? What is your first step? Will you take it now?

Ask the Lord's help by focusing your heart, mind and spirit on His Word to you.

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