Morning: The message entitled "A Call to Love and Faithfulness," looked at Hosea 11:12-13:16. In this passage, the Lord explains the problem with Israel. They have come to reflect unfaithfulness and unholiness when they should have been reflecting his faithfulness and holiness to the nations. They had come to believe that they didn't need the Lord, that they could manage on their wit and strength. The Lord informs them that they don't even realize how wrong they are. The Lord also explains that the solution to their problem is to return to him. They must return and begin loving mercy and justice. They must begin to wait on him to bring about his glory. This passage offers islands of hope in a sea of warning. We need to heed the warning and cling to the promises.Evening: During Discipleship Training we looked at James 1:13-15. In this passage, James seeks to help his listener to understand to source of temptation. Many have listed three sources of temptation: the world, the flesh, and the devil. However, James only focuses on the flesh which he calls "evil desires." James begins by reminding us that God is not the source of temptation. He then reminds us that the source of temptation lies within us. Finally, he looks at the cycle of sin to encourage us to stop sin before it starts.
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