A. This man has come to a very im portant point in that he is being hon est with himself in these difficulties and struggles. We wish space permit ted a thorough study of James 1:13-17 which deals with temptations and their results. Also Matthew and Luke, chapter four in both, points out the way in which our Lord gained the vic tory. Similar power is available to the believer. Do not try to resist Satan in your own strength. God puts a power at your disposal greater than any man could ever muster (I John 4:4). God wants to use you, but remember He will only use cleansed vessels. God is omnipotent and can reach through into the consciousness, mind and heart whenever we will let Him. To this man, when you are away from home, continue your family altar, although you are alone. Make sure you have a quiet time yourself wherever you are. Fill up your mind and heart in the morning with the will and the Word of God. Ask the Lord to give you something which will keep you during the hour of temptation. Commit your hands, your eyes, your feet, your body, your mind all to Him. Ask for His wisdom. He will give it abundantly as He has so wonderfully promised (James 1:5-6). Then, seek out Christian friends and attend the house of God when you are traveling. Make certain it is a place where the Word of God is faithfully proclaimed. Listen to broadcasts which are true to the Word of God. God has made am ple provision for the indwelling Spirit through the Word of God in these various ways. The Lord will give you the victory as you look to Him daily, moment by moment, for your strength. Q . San Luis Obispo, Calif. — “Were the disciples of Jesus born-again when they first met Him, during His min istry, or not until Pentecost?" A. There is not one answer which could be given which would apply to all of them. No doubt some had fol lowed the Lord for a period before being fully persuaded of His Saviour- hood and placing their full trust in 28
hold, the lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world.” Q. Walla Walla, Wash.— “We have been studying about the various offerings which were made during the time of the Israelites. In Leviticus we have seen that fine flour could be used as a sin offering under the law. This is hard for me to understand since the Bible also says, ‘Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission.’ How can this be reconciled?” A. Actually the meal offering was of fine flour, with frankincense, but it was not a sin offering. It is called one of the sweet savour offerings. These were the first offerings. The non sweet savour takes into account the sins of the people, but it is not of meal. A careful reading of the first seven chapters of Leviticus will give you the accurate picture. All of the of ferings, however, tell of the glory of the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Q . Santa Maria, Calif.— “Is there such a thing as the permissive will of God which means that a believer may choose a lower standard of God’s de sire for his life?” A. Yes, we believe there is. Perhaps many of us have felt it in our own lives. Because we have fought the per fect will of the Lord, wanting our own way, God has allowed this, at least for a time, until we have come to see our gross errors and come back to Him. Sometimes it has been a very painful lesson for us to learn. Let us not take “God’s second best,” but, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Q. Portland, Ore. — “I ’m a traveling business man and there are many temptations thrown in my way. Some times I yield, but sometimes I resist. The result is, however, that 1 feel so mixed up. I often wonder i f God can ever use me, or i f He could even reach me in my confusion.”
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