The Flesh vs. Demons

I was blessed to get born-again during the Jesus Movement / Charismatic Movement – way back in 1971. And what a glorious time that was because it was so easy to witness to just about everyone, anywhere!

Another characteristic of that time was the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and the outpouring of His gifts. But as you know, when God is moving the devil always tries to rear his ugly head. Hence, a big emphasis on deliverance from evil spirits, so much so that deliverance ministries started popping up all over. I witnessed both of these characteristics of that movement.

However, what I didn’t realize that demons were not the cause of everyone’s problems. Yes, satan and his evil forces are always behind all evil, but what most people have to deal with on a regular basis is not the casting out of demons behind every door or under every rug. What they, and I’m speaking of Christians, have to deal with is their very own flesh! And as you know, the flesh can be very stubborn at times!

Look at the list of the works of the flesh:

Galatians 5:19-21 (KJV) 19  Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20  Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, 21  Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Here we see what God calls the works of the flesh. These are not demons to be cast out but lusts and habits to be dealt with and overcome. We are the ones who have to deal with our flesh and keep it under. You can’t cast out the flesh – your carnal, natural part. We have to keep our flesh in check and keep it under control.

Yes, I believe in deliverance, casting out of evil spirits, and resisting the devil but for the most part, we are the ones who must take control and rein in our fleshly desires that contradict the Word of God. We have authority over gluttony, gossip, unforgiveness, selfishness, anger, and the list goes on.

Too many times I witnessed Christians wanting deliverance from evil spirits rather than taking charge of their flesh. It really wasn’t demons at all but a weakness of the flesh. In the end, they didn’t really get a handle on their problems.

God has so graciously given us all the tools we need to be overcomers and victorious in every area of our lives. He’s already done His part. Now we must do our part.

Let’s purpose in our hearts to get our flesh under control so we don’t give the devil an opening to trap us. God sees us as winners! Praise the Lord of Glory!

1 Peter 5:8-9 (KJV) 8  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 9  Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

James 4:7 (KJV) 7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
Matthew 18:18-20 (KJV) 18  Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.19  Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20  For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

’Til next time – Pamela

Believer’s Authority – Part II

Continuing from Part I, we’re not just pawns in the hands of the devil. God has given us authority over our circumstances – dominion.

Now, when I talk about the enemy, I’m not just referring to the current virus. Viruses come and go but what about hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, and all kinds of debilitating diseases? What are we to do about those things? The same thing we’re to do about everything else on the earth – take our God-given authority and dominion over them in Jesus’ Name!

Let’s look at some more scriptures.

John 14:12-14 (KJV) 12  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father. 13  And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14  If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

John 15:7 (KJV) 7  If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

John 16:23 (KJV) 23  And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.

Philippians 2:9-10 (KJV) 9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Notice how important the Name of Jesus is. We have been given power of attorney to use the Name of Jesus to take authority over the works of the devil. But if we don’t do it, it won’t get done. Crying, whining, and begging God won’t get the job done because He’s given us the dominion mandate and now the ball is in our court!

Sadly, most Christians don’t know about their authority or are ignorant in how to use it. Hopefully your eyes are being open to the truth of God’s Word in this area.

As I’ve said many times in other blogs, I believe we’re on the brink of a major move of the Holy Spirit. But we need to be ready and be in a place where God can use us. Jesus is coming for a triumphant, glorious Church without spot or wrinkle – no wavering – just pure trust and belief in God’s Word!

Brothers and sisters, as I’ve said, these are exciting times for those who are tuned into the things of God. Let’s purpose to be ready so we can be part of this next great outpouring!

Mark 11:23-24 (KJV) 23  For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. 24  Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

Mark 16:17-18 (KJV) 17  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18  They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Ephesians 1:22-23 (KJV) 22  And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,23  Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.

Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV) 9  Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 0  That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;11  And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

’Til next time – Pamela

Are You Just a Pawn in the Chess Game of Life?

[The Believer’s Authority – Part I]

Are you just a pawn in the Chess Game of Life or do you have God-given dominion over your circumstances? If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know what I have to say about that: Yes, we do have dominion over the circumstances that confront us and we’re not just pawns in the hands of the satan! We have a Covenant with Almighty God, the Creator of Heaven and earth and on that we can stand. But, if you don’t know your covenant rights, the devil can dupe you and lead you down a path that was never meant for God’s children.

So, what does all this mean and why should we care? Very simply – II Tim. 3:1 :

2 Timothy 3:1 (KJV) 1  This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

These are definitely perilous times and perilous means very, very dangerous and even life-threatening. Just look around you! The Holy Spirit through the Apostle Paul was right on in warning us 2000 years ago and we’re seeing it transpiring right before our eyes. [Read II Tim. 3:2-5 for details.]

Who would have thought that schools would close, businesses would shut down, people would be quarantined at home, and the economy would be on the verge of collapse? This would have been laughable a few years ago.

In the beginning of 2020 the USA was better economically than it had ever been and people were prospering. But all this changed suddenly due to an uncircumcised Philistine called Covid 19!

So, what did people do? They feared the invisible enemy – the virus! And we know what fear does – it paralyzes you and causes confusion and deception to reign and unleashes control freaks!

Now I can understand this happening to the hypocrites and unsaved but what about God’s Covenant people? How did they respond? Unfortunately, much the same way as the unbelievers. That’s not acceptable! Let’s take a look at what God has given us to be overcomers.

1 John 5:4 (KJV) 4  For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

This verse tells us that our faith overcomes the world. But what is it about faith that overcomes? It’s our belief in God’s Word! You can’t have faith in God outside of His Word because that’s where faith is – in His Word.

Let’s go back to the beginning where God gave man dominion.

Genesis 1:26 (KJV) 26  And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Here we see that God commands us to take dominion over the earth! That surely covers what’s going on all around us. And even though Adam sold out to satan, Jesus bought it all back for us!

How can we let an invisible enemy or any enemy ruin our lives and end up controlling everything we do? Simply because people believe the devil’s lies more than God’s power through us to take authority over it. We’re not orphans. We have a heavenly Father who loves us and has provided everything we’ll ever need to be successful and victorious on planet earth. We need to stand on that authority and see victory in our lives. [To be continued.]

Matthew 10:1 (KJV) 1  And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.

Matthew 10:8 (KJV) 8  Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.
Isaiah 54:17 (KJV) 17  No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

Luke 10:19 (KJV) 19  Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

’Till next time – Pamela

You Can’t Build the Third Story on an Empty Lot!

Who would ever think of doing that, you might ask. Well, let me explain the analogy.

First of all, whenever you build something, you need a foundation – the starting point upon which you’ll build your project or idea. And as you know, if the foundation is shaky, everything else is at risk of imploding.

We can easily see this in the natural, physical realm but what about the spiritual realm, which is actually a higher realm than the natural realm. This is where most people miss it.

People say they believe certain things but what is it based on? What is the foundation – the benchmark – the starting point? If the basic premise of what you believe is faulty, then your whole belief system is skewed and in danger of imploding.

We must ask ourselves why we believe what we say we believe. If it’s not based on God’s Word, as the final authority – the benchmark from which everything is measured – then it’s faulty and the devil and all his unbelief, lying wonders, and pretended miracles can get in there and wreak havoc.

We do have a Sure Foundation upon which to build – Jesus Christ, the Chief Cornerstone! Jesus is the Word and we’re to build upon the Word because it’s the ONLY sure foundation that won’t crumble and fall but will see us through, now and throughout all eternity!

The bottom line is this: We have to make a sincere and deliberate commitment that God’s Word is The Truth – no matter what anyone else thinks and not even what we think! Since when did humans ever become smarter than God? Really!

So, get into God’s Word, commit to believing it with all your heart, and watch it come alive right before your eyes!

2 Timothy 2:19a (KJV) 19  Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. 

Ephesians 2:20 (KJV) 20  And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;

Hebrews 4:12 (AMP) 12  For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.

’Til next time — Pamela

Does God Talk to You?

That’s a fair question but how many people can answer yes to it?

John 10:27 (KJV) 27  My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

Jesus said that His sheep hear His voice so that means He’s talking to us.  Then why do Christians say they don’t hear Him?

I believe God, by the Holy Spirit, is constantly speaking to us, Spirit to spirit. However, we don’t always hear because we’re so distracted by what’s going on around us. We’re cluttered with the things of this world and they’re screaming so loudly that it drowns out the still small voice of the Holy Spirit.

Have you ever done something and it didn’t turn out the way you expected and then you thought I had a feeling that I shouldn’t do that? If you retrace your steps you’ll find that the Lord was speaking to you before you made that move.

The still small voice of the Holy Spirit is just that – still and small. You have to be tuned in to really hear what He’s saying. And that’s not where most people are – tuned in!

We live in perilous times as you can witness on every level. It behooves us to have an inside tract to what is going on and the only way to do that is to be tuned in to the Holy Spirit and what He’s saying. God’s Word is our guide and the Holy Spirit will never speak contrary to it.

As you know, the things of the world can really usurp our attention and get us focused on the wrong things instead of what God is saying. We have to get the Word inside us and continue to stand on it at every turn. Only then will we see the desired results we want. God has always made a way for us, in spite of what’s going on in the world. Unfortunately many Christians have just ignored His leading in favor of the worldly view.

Jesus cautions us to steer clear of the cares for this world so we won’t be caught off-guard in any situation.

Luke 21:34 (AMP) 34  But take heed to yourselves and be on your guard, lest your hearts be overburdened and depressed (weighed down) with the giddiness and headache and nausea of self-indulgence, drunkenness, and worldly worries and cares pertaining to [the business of] this life, and [lest] that day come upon you suddenly like a trap or a noose;

We have a job to do before Jesus returns and we need to be doing it. We have not yet seen the Last and Final Move of the Holy Spirit but I believe all signs indicate that it’s imminent. Praise the Lord of Glory! Are you ready?

 ’Til next time — Pamela

Take the Plunge!

It’s time to take the plunge and jump in! The time for dipping your toes is over and we must get down to the business of the Lord!

Have you ever wondered why we aren’t seeing the signs, wonders, and miracles of the Early Apostolic Church? Why aren’t we seeing John 14:12 in manifestation? Surely God’s power hasn’t diminished so why the lack of manifestation?

John 14:12 (KJV) 12  Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.

As I look around and observe the present day Christian Church, I am appalled at what I see, or rather, what I don’t see. It seems that many churches, if not most, have been baptized in unbelief! All you have to do is make a statement that it’s always God’s will to heal and you’ll find that unbelief is running rampant in the Church at large! This is unacceptable.

The reason I’m addressing this issue is because I believe we’re on the brink of a major Holy Spirit outbreak – a revival of renown or a Great Awakening, as some are calling it.

One week before Smith Wigglesworth went home (1947), he prophesied that the first move of the Spirit would bring a resurgence of the gifts of the Spirit. Then a second move would be a revival of the teaching of the Word of God. He then said, when these two moves combine, we’d see the greatest move the Church has ever seen. I believe this is about to happen because we’ve already seen the first two moves back in the 40s to the 70s and upwards.  But the last move is still in the wings.

So what’s our part? We need to dig in and get ready because when the next move occurs, many will be healed, delivered, set free, and come into the Kingdom of God. I’m hoping those who are backslidden or straddling the fence will also get right with the Lord. Oh, what a glorious time this will be!

And I want to be right in the middle of it! What about you?

Joel 2:28-29 (KJV) 28  And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29  And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit.

’Til next time — Pamela

What You Compromise to Get, You’ll Lose!

Compromise – isn’t this the way to get along with everyone? No, it isn’t and I’ll explain why.

As the title of this blog says, “Whatever you compromise to get, you’ll lose,” isn’t referring to the get-along-gang. It’s dealing with core beliefs. Many people have compromised their beliefs to climb the ladder of success only to find out when they got there, it wasn’t worth the price they paid. Even in recent times we’ve seen this splattered all over the news. Some have paid a very high price and actually lived to regret it!

But, what about us – the born-again, Bible-believing, spirit-filled Christians, who are to be the light of the world – the salt of the earth? What about us?

Compromise is compromise – no matter who’s doing it. I’m not talking about acquiescing to others or preferring others. That’s good. I’m speaking of compromising your core beliefs – compromising what you stand for in order to be accepted by others. This is unacceptable and displeasing to God.

In Rev. 2:6,15 God says twice that He hates the deeds of the Nicolaitans, who compromised their beliefs in Him. They left their first love!

Revelation 2:6,15 (KJV) 6  But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
15  So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

So, how does this happen? How does someone, who has a bonafide relationship with the Lord, fall into compromise and leave their first love? By changing their focus! Instead of going to God when things get tough or don’t work out the way they want, they take their focus off of God and go the way of the world.

Some even blame God for not answering their prayers and then turn away from Him as if it’s His fault! However, what they fail to realize is that God is faithful, faithful, faithful! The problem is never with Him because He has already supplied the answer. The problem is with us. Of course, there is the devil to deal with but God has already given us power and authority over him. But we must take our rightful place, submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee.

What you focus on is what you will follow. If your focus is on getting promoted on your job at any cost, you’ll compromise. If fitting in with the in crowd is your focus, you’ll compromise. But it won’t be worth it because you’ll find yourself sorely lacking when you go to seeking the Lord’s help and find your prayers bouncing off the ceiling and hitting you smack in the face because your fellowship with the Him is broken and your heart condemns you! It’s just not worth it!

Brothers and sisters, we need to wholeheartedly commit to following Jesus, no matter what it costs us because in the end, it’ll be worth it and we’ll have no regrets!

Matthew 5:13-14 (KJV) 13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

James 4:7 (KJV) 7  Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:8 (KJV) 8  Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

’Til next time — Pamela

Is Your Flesh Ruling You?

As I have talked about in other blogs, we are three-part beings: spirit, soul, and body. Your spirit is the real you – the part that got born-again. Your soul is your mind, will, and emotions, including your intellect and reasoning – your conscience. Your body is obvious. It’s your earth suit that houses your spirit and soul. It’s your flesh and that’s how you contact the physical world around you, with your five senses.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 (KJV) 23  And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Having said all that, I want to look at the body – also called the flesh or the carnal part of us – what we need to in order to function in the earth. However, the problem arises if that’s all you live by because there are two realms – the physical realm which you see all around you and the spirit realm which, for the most part, is invisible to us. It’s very real but we don’t contact it with our five physical senses or our soul – our intellect. We contact the spirit realm with our re-born spirit. That’s the realm where God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the angels operate.

I said all that to say this: if all you’ll ever believe is what you can see, hear, smell, taste, and touch or reason with your mind, then you seriously limit God in how much He can work in your life. God is a Spirit and we must contact Him spirit to Spirit.

John 4:24 (KJV) 24  God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Now, I realize science and the medical field have come up with some tremendous discoveries and many people put their trust in that. However, what do you do when they don’t have answers to your problem? What do you do when a hurricane or tornado approaches and you feel completely vulnerable with nowhere to turn? God’s Word has the answers!

Brothers and sisters, that’s why I write these blogs – to inspire, empower, and encourage you to put your trust in God and His Word. He has never failed us and never will. There are no faith failures – just people who failed.

But, there is a catch. We have our part to do. God has already done His part. We have to get into His word and learn His ways so we can fulfill the plans He has for us and live a victorious that’s worth living!

’Til next time – Pamela

Are You Aware of Your Angels?

Hebrews 1:13-14 (KJV) 13  But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14  Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

There are angels all around us but most people – Christians – don’t even know this and therefore can’t acknowledge it. And that’s not good. Look at the next few verses:

Hebrews 2:1-3 (KJV) 1  Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2  For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3  How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;

(Salvation here means deliverance from temporary evils.)

Notice that if we don’t acknowledge the presence of angels and get in line with God’s Word, they won’t move to protect us as they should. They have been given an assignment by Almighty God to help us and minister to us – the born-again Christians – heirs of salvation, but we have our part to do. We can either make a way for them to minister to/for us or hinder them from doing their job. So how do we do this?

First of all, know that God used angels many times throughout the Old Testament and in the New Testament to help people. He especially used angels in the life of Jesus. They have been given an assignment to move on the Word that He speaks and on the Word of God that we speak.

Psalm 103:20 (KJV) 20  Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.

Hearken means to hear intelligently and obey the word that is spoken. So how do they hearken to God’s Word? By listening to the words that we speak that line up with the Word of God. If we confess (speak) God’s Word, then the angels can move to cause those words to come to pass. But if we speak negative words, which are actually the devil’s words, our angels just stand there and do nothing because they cannot override our negative words. They don’t make judgments as to whether or not we mean what we say. If it’s not God’s Word, they don’t move. That’s why it’s so important that we don’t speak words that are contrary to God’s Word. If we do, we bind our angels from helping us.

Exodus 23:20-21 (KJV) 20  Behold, I send an Angel before thee, to keep thee in the way, and to bring thee into the place which I have prepared. 21  Beware of him, and obey his voice, provoke him not; for he will not pardon your transgressions: for my name is in him.

The Israelites were told not to provoke the angel that the Lord sent before them because he (the angel) wouldn’t override what they said. If they confessed negatively, the angel couldn’t help them. And we know what happened in the wilderness!

Psalm 91:11 (KJV) 11  For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

This is a good scripture to confess daily for your protection. Your angels are standing by waiting for their assignment from you. Keep God’s Word in your mouth and let your angels do their job!

’Til next time — Pamela

Looking Back Only Leads You in the Wrong Direction!

Galatians 4:9 (KJV) 9  But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

Remember when you got saved? Everything seemed so bright and hopeful. You were floating on Cloud 9! But, then, reality set in and back to earth. That happens to all of us.

For me, everything really did seem brighter, as if my eyes were opened for the first time. How awesome to know that I was finally on the right team and had answers to every question I could possibly have. I knew that God had the answers even though I might not know them at the time. It was almost like I was in a different world! But then reality set in and back to planet earth.

However, even though the “honeymoon” was over, I was still as much on fire as I ever was and still am today. That’s because when I got saved, it was all or nothing, and I chose all. I made a total commitment and never wavered from that position.

Now, about people who get saved and then when hard times come, they are tempted to turn back to their unsaved ways. This is not good.

Notice in II Pet. 2:20-22 that those who turn back to their old ways are worse off than before. It never pays to go back. Besides, what is it that you’re going back to? Your life was not ideal before you got saved, so what do you think it can offer now? Really!

We all need to remember what we received when we got saved: the wisdom of God, access to all His promises, the faith of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Word of God, the Blood of Jesus, the ministering angels who are sent to minister for us, plus much, much more! Why would we ever even want to go back to life without Jesus and all that He bought and paid for in His Redemption?

So, brothers and sisters, when the devil tempts you to turn back to your old way of doing things, stand your ground, submit to God, rebuke the devil in the Name of Jesus, and he will flee! End of story!

We are the blessed of the Lord!

Hebrews 10:38 (KJV) 38  Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

Galatians 6:7-8 (KJV) 7  Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8  For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.

2 Peter 2:20-22 (KJV) 20  For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21  For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them.22  But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

’Til next time — Pamela