Devotion
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The Promises of God: Part CCCXXIII
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
Oct 15, 2025
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Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations? "Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using, according to the commandments and doctrines of men? Colossians 2:20-22
Therefore, if you died with Christ from the basic principles of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to regulations? "Do not touch, do not taste, do not handle,” which all concern things which perish with the using, according to the commandments and doctrines of men? Colossians 2:20-22
Jesus Christ died on the cross, shedding His blood to set us free from the law of commandments and the traditions and regulations of man! "Thou shalt not" no longer rules our lives, only our conscience, along with our counterpart, the Holy Spirit.
We are free from the doctrines of demons that hold us in bondage to their religious rules and regulations. The Holy Spirit is the One who convicts of sin, not man, but we must be careful in our freedom not to become stumbling blocks to those who are weak in faith.
Concerning food or drink, sabbaths or any other thing people hold dear, we mustn't become Pharisees and judge them, lest we become hypocrites and fall into sin!
These things indeed have an appearance of wisdom in self-imposed religion, false humility, and neglect of the body, but are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh. Colossians 2:23
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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by Timothy Laughlin Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (firm, immovable and faithful) spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, and do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and uphold me by Your generous Spirit. Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You. Psalm 51:10-13 Is it really possible to have a pure and clean heart, even when you have committed adultery and murder? The answer is a resounding, yes! Through confession, acknowledgment, and repentance, God will wash your sins away and remove them from as far as the east is from the west! He will renew your relationship with Him and restore your faith and joy in your salvation. Fear, doubt, and unbelief will leave, and peace will cover your spirit, soul, and body. The hole in your heart will be closed and filled with Holy Spirit presence! His powerful anointing will return, and sinners will be saved! David repented of his sins, and God forgave him and set him free from his transgressions and iniquities. Although God forgives us, we must remember that the consequences of our sins continue to follow us even though we repent. David suffered greatly during the rest of his life. Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, the God of my salvation, and my tongue shall sing aloud of Your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall show forth Your praise. For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51:14-17 Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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