Gods Sabbath

C HAPTER 28

Putting Theory into Practice I n seeking guidance from God, we have seen that we need to follow certain predetermined steps. First we need to learn the divinely given procedures, then we need to develop faith in God’s promises. Only then will we be adequately prepared to make a covenant with God. And finally, each day we need to consecrate ourselves anew to Him. If we follow these four steps, God will guide us daily. But we must be receptive to His guidance, discern His voice and recognize the temptations that will buffet us as we continue to serve Him and follow His ways.

How to Face Daily Temptations

As we become more aware of the day-by-day temptations fac ing us, we will see the need to pray David’s prayer each morning as we renew our consecration to our Protector: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (KJV). We will then be ready to deal with whatever prob lems the day brings us. Like David, we need to practice the fol lowing safeguards:

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