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I have had people to find it amazing that someone my age who has known a world of sin cannot be provoked to the use of foul language. I have even heard the words, "You are Holy for real." Now, exactly what does that mean? I do not and would never consider myself to be "Holier than thou" as some would put it. I do however do as our Savior did. I ask, "Whom say ye that I am?"
My ability to keep my conversation chaste is simple, and I would like to share this formula with you. Are you ready? . . . Here it is:
PROTECT YOUR GATES
What does that mean?
It means this:
Be careful of what you allow into your ear gates,
And what you permit to enter your eye gates.
They determine how your brain operates.
Do you remember that saying from at least one person whom you heard trying to put you or someone else down? People use to say things like:
Trash in equals trash out.
Lie down with dogs, you are bound to get fleas.
If you eat with the pigs, you are bound to get muddy.
The same thing applies to your spirit man.
If you allow junk to enter into your ear gates and your eye gates, it will settle into the station from which your entire body functions. At some point, corruption finds a way of escape.
Therefore, PROTECT YOUR GATES!!
Each one plays an important role in the words you formulate,
and the defilement or beauty to which you can relate
as-well-as what your spirit man can tolerate.
Your understanding comes from the place which controls these gates.
The head is the highest place on an individual. It houses the brain and is the central station of the body's operations. If the head or that which is contained therein is damaged or destroyed, there is no need to conquer the body for the whole has been defeated. What you allow to enter your gates can either enhance or prevent your ability to enter into God's gates with praise.
Knowing that this battle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, the powers of darkness, and spiritual wickedness in high places, be therefore as wise as a serpent, but as harmless as a dove.
Have a blessed weekend as you meditaite upon the goodness of the Lord and ALL that He has done for you.
Much Love In Christ,
God's Anointed
Missionary Ann Banks
P.S.
What you read is also something that enters into your gates.
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