Giving up

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One of the most frequently used phrases Satan whispers in our ears is "give up." We see it everywhere: assemblies "giving up" meetings and then wondering where everybody went, parents "giving up" discipline and wondering why the children don't obey. husbands and wives "giving up" trying to get along and wondering what happened to their marriage, young people "giving up" morals for short term pleasures and wondering why they are having long-term sorrow, the Lord's people "giving up" coming to meetings and wondering why their children arc off in the world. Giving up is easy. Holding steadfast takes a desire and determination to follow in the path of the Lord. Once something is given up, it is many times harder to regain. May our daily prayers be for those who so easily "give up." that they may be given the desire and determination to "hold that fast which thou hast." Rev. 3:1111Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. (Revelation 3:11). Satan is attacking from many directions, one of which is tradition amongst us. I'm not speaking of doctrine but more of where tradition is being made a doctrine. Satan is using it to distract our attention from other more serious attacks aimed at our children our young people and the family. If he can successfully get us to turn our backs on these, he can do more serious and permanent damage to Christians than by many other means. M. Smith E