Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Guarding -- Strength Through Openness

Tim Challies outlines the inherent dangers (and I would say especially for men) when we operate under anonymity.  

One of Satan's primary strategies is to isolate men, in order to more readily tempt them.   Solitude is good and important -- when we stay conscious of God's presence.  I'm speaking against the kind of anonymity that helps us forget God altogether, and then we're much more likely to speak and act in sin.  

I asked a man who had been married for over 60 years for his advice.  He told me that he recommended holding your wife's hand a lot.  "I've never gotten into trouble while holding her hand."   

I encourage you to read the article, it's very good. 

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