Scripture:

Mark 9:43
43 "If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life crippled, than, having your two hands, to go into hell, into the unquenchable fire
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Thoughts:

Jesus gives us a command regarding areas of sin in our life:  cut it off.  He is not suggesting self-mutilation, but that the area of sin be removed, using the hand, metaphorically.  Jesus' warning implies those comfortable to live in sin, have reason to doubt whether they are in Christ at all, and bound not for heaven, but hell.

Forsaking sin can be hard sometimes for us.  Satan is no fool, he does not tempt us with things that we do not find in some way desirable. 

Is there something that is damaging your walk with God?  An obvious area of sin?  A relationship that is pulling you away from Him?  A hobby that is no longer a diversion, but is crowding out your God-given responsibilities?  Worry?  By His power, let it go!  Heed the words of the Lord, and be free.


Prayer:

Lord, help me to recognize anything that I need to discard from my life, and to follow through.  I want to walk in the light with You.

Amen