Excuses can be a twin to sin.

“For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.”” 2 Timothy 1:6

Many people make excuses when they should be making

!

It should not take a

to build a fire.

Excuses are self-imposed

that keep you from growing in Christ.

“Now a certain ruler asked Him, saying, “Good Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?”
So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not bear false witness,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’ ” And he said, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”
But when he heard this, he became very sorrowful, for he was very rich.” Luke 18:18-23

Excuses we make:

** But it is raining
I can’t get close to God because I have sin, wrong thoughts, serious problems etc.

“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.” Galatians 5:16

Don’t let the devil use your

as an excuse for why you can’t run to Jesus!

You need to run after Jesus so He can help you crucify cravings instead of

your sin.

** I am too busy
We don’t want to become so busy that we are overwhelmed verses living out of the overflow.

It is great to have success, but success can’t take the place of

. Be Holy!

** My feelings are hurt
Offense- to build a fence

“Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” Matthew 13:58

When you build a fence (offense) it not only comes between you and the issue, it also

your ability to receive from God.

“But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”” Matthew 16:23

The only fence that you build should be between you and

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Offense is connected to

and

Reveal Answer

. Sometimes You can’t see you, you need someone to help you see when you are building fences.

the excuses, get involved!

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