[Discoveries] 05-16-08 Weeding out -- Matthew 13:41

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/*The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His 
kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. -- Matthew 13:41*/

What causes sin? Why are we tempted to sin every day here, and what will 
happen so that we will lose all desire to sin and we won't even consider 
sinning for all eternity.

I mean it really is us who are going to heaven, isn't it? You know, you 
and me. If you know your own faults like I know mine, doesn't this seem 
amazing to you?

Sin is rooted in deception. Satan arrives on the scene in Genesis 3, 
twisting the truth. In Revelation, he is described as the one who 
deceives the nations. And Jesus refers to him as the father of lies.

Clearly the angels are going to lay their hands on those who reject 
Christ and cling to wickedness. But there is more here, I believe. Jesus 
and His angels are going to turn on the light of truth and drive 
deception out of our lives forever.

Sin won't seem attractive because, in truth, it isn't attractive.

This will happen in a blazing moment in history. But it is also 
happening, quietly, in the hearts of Christ's followers all over the 
world, as each of us experiences Him who is truth in the darkened places 
of deception in our souls.

Be encouraged!
Dwight

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