MEMORISE
My son, if sinners entice you, do no consent (Proverbs 1:10)
READ:
Proverbs 1: 8-14
[8]. My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother;
[9]. For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, and chains about your neck.
[10]. My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.
[11]. If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait to shed blood; let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause;
[12]. Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, and whole, like those who go down to the Pit;
[13]. We shall find all kinds of precious possessions, we shall fill our houses with spoil;
[14]. Cast in your lot among us, let us all have one purse”—
EXPOSITION
In a world where young minds are targeted by deceitful voices, seeking God's guidance is crucial to combating prevalent lies. Firstly, the idea that having a boyfriend or girlfriend equals exposure is wrong (cf. Prov. 1:8; 14:12). Youths must fight pressures that are compromising commitment to God's standard in the choice of life partners wisely, guided by God's wisdom (Jn 3:16). Secondly, the health impacts of abstinence are crucial. Contrary to misconceptions, abstaining from sex not only prevents infections but also aligns with God's purity design (Lam. 3:22-23). Thirdly, the idea that premarital sexual experience is necessary for marriage preparation is godless. God's plan for marriage involves waiting for the appointed time. Also, it does not cause childbirth difficulties, as seen in both personal experiences and biblical stories that show the purity of those who have successful marriages.
Lastly, stop confusing love with sex. Prioritise sex inside marriage; not premarital, or extramarital (1 Cor. 6:18). To defeat deception, cling to God's truth. Note: Virginity aligns with the timeless principles of God's Word.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus, protect our youth from deceit that pulls them away from Your will in these times.
2. Lord, grant our youth the patience to wait until marriage before sexual activity.
3. Pray for the CAC Department of Christian Education, the Director and the staff as led by the Spirit of God.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB: 705
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1. More love to Thee, O Christ,
More love to Thee
Hear Thou the pray'r I make
On bended knee
This is my earnest plea
More love, O Christ To Thee
More love to Thee!
More love to Thee!
2. Once earthly joy I crave,
Sought peace and rest
Now Thee alone I seek,
Give what is best
This all my pray'r shall be
More love O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee!
More love to Thee!
3. Let sorrow do its work,
Send grief and pain;
Sweet are Thy messengers,
Sweet their refrain,
When they can sing with me
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee!
More love to Thee.
4. Then shall my latest breath
Whisper Thy praise;
This be my parting cry
My heart shall raise
This still its pray'r shall be
More love, O Christ, to Thee,
More love to Thee!
More love to Thee!
Amen
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Psalms 102-104
AUTHOR
CAC, Christian Education Department.
Remain blessed
