Life has issues, and the Bible has the answers. Francie Taylor teaches the relevance of Scripture to daily life through these brief Bible application studies.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Have you ever dragged your feet on forgiving someone because you thought they deserved to suffer? Or were you so hurt by their words or actions that you felt they deserved punishment? Human nature is painful like that. We don’t like people to hurt us, but we’ll cancel that rule when we’re hurting someone in revenge. We’re not the first to struggle with the issue of not wanting to forgive. Consider this passage from Matthew 18:21-22:
"Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven."
This is not to make light of serious offenses, but trying to justify withholding forgiveness is asking for a battle with bitterness. This summer rerun shares four side effects of failing to grant forgiveness, and how we can avoid them. (2023 Summer Season Rerun)
Ponder the Path Devotional by Francie Taylor
Minerals for the Mind Bible Study by Kathy Ashley
The Mirror of God's Word Bible Study by Robin Parton
Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
ICU Heart Conditions Bible Application Study--Leader Guide by Francie Taylor
Proverbs Audio Library read by Francie Taylor
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Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
BONUS MINI-EPISODE FOR WIVES: Let’s blame this bonus episode on the blueberries. They were in season and I was about to sit down with a bowl of these fresh beauties when I had a flashback to how much my husband loved blueberries. I didn’t even try to like them back then, but now I wish I had tried. We could have shared the joy of a fresh harvest together.
This is not an episode for couples with deep marital problems. It's a bonus mini-episode for those who may have accidentally drifted into taking a good marriage for granted.
Are there areas in your marriage where you’re treating your husband and his interests and desires as if they are second to yours? Do you adore your husband, or are you treating him like a college roommate? God has entrusted you with your husband, as he has entrusted your husband with you. What are you doing with that sacred trust?
If you do whatever you want with your marriage, then you’ll get whatever you get in your later years. What will that look like, and does it match your relationship goals? This brief episode is just a simple heart-to-heart from a sister who was married for 35 years and now widowed for barely five. Ask yourself this question: Is your husband's existence better because you're in his life? (2023 Summer Season Rerun)
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Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Welcome to Soundbites: Topics that are scripturally sound in bite-sized episodes. This week's topic: Anger. Are you angry with someone right now? The strong emotions and reactions that come with anger can get us into trouble. Being angry is not a sin by itself, but the way we express that anger can become sinful and harmful.
This brief study will give us biblical patterns to follow, helping us to improve in our responses. Anger makes a really poor parking spot for the soul. Don't stay there. Forgiveness is more than an option; it's living biblically. (2023 Summer Season Rerun)
Ponder the Path Devotional by Francie Taylor
The Mirror of God's Word -Bible Study by Robin Parton
Minerals for the Mind-Bible Study by Kathy Ashley
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Proverbs Audio Library read by Francie Taylor
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Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "We Don't Have to Be So Broken Down." is for anyone who feels like you're in a ditch and you don't know how you got there!
So much of what happens in our lives begins internally. The external things will happen daily, but our responses to the dailies are coming from our spirits. We all need God’s help recovering from brokenness to become spiritually healthy. God isn't interested in our self-help techniques or our work-harder drives. He has a better way.
How can we stop being so broken down? We'll consider four areas where we can cooperate with God as He trains us to increase and improve our strength.
Ponder the Path Devotional by Francie Taylor
The Mirror of God's Word -Bible Study by Robin Parton
Minerals for the Mind-Bible Study by Kathy Ashley
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Proverbs Audio Library read by Francie Taylor
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Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "Is It Toxic or Is It Us?" is a call to take a step back from slapping labels.
Is it possible that we've become infected with buzzwords and the misguided philosophies behind them? Yes, it is possible. This is not an attempt to be the word police. It's merely a call for biblical courtesy and discernment. Name-calling is not a way to influence the world for Christ. Time for a soul check.
Ponder the Path Devotional by Francie Taylor
The Mirror of God's Word -Bible Study by Robin Parton
Minerals for the Mind-Bible Study by Kathy Ashley
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Have you been wavering in your mind with a decision, having a monologue with yourself that alternates between lecturing and venting? You know what you should do, and then you change your mind. Back and forth the internal speech goes, until finally you realize that you are riding the fence on your decision. This is another way of saying, you’re double minded and it’s uncomfortable.
God gives us the bottom line about this issue in James 1:8: "A double minded man is unstable in all his ways." Granted, this verse was referring to asking God for wisdom without wavering, but it applies to any area where we’re wavering.
Being double minded makes us unstable and fretful. Let’s consider four ways to stop this confusing habit. Share this episode with your friends, especially if they've been going back and forth in making decisions.
Ponder the Path Devotional by Francie Taylor
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Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
BONUS BIBLE SERIES: Welcome to Proverbs chapter 12 on Build Your Bible Habit. There is a difference between Bible reading and Bible study. Reading provides information. Study increases our understanding. If we’ll take the time to study our Bibles in addition to reading them, God can reveal where we may have slipped into unhealthy spiritual conditions. After you've listened to this chapter, you’ll want to go back and do a deeper dive later.
As you’re building your Bible habit with a Proverb-a-day, pay close attention to areas in your life that God points out for change. The Word of God has the power to transform us, but sometimes we're clinging to things that are holding us back. Change for the better is always hard work because it’s valuable. The habit of daily Bible study will compel you to examine yourself, looking for philosophies and practices that may be hindering your spiritual growth. Without God’s Word, we'll just do whatever is right in our own eyes. As it says in Proverbs 12: 15, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise." God gives us wisdom to improve our lives.
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Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "Are You Overdosing on Bad News" was a timely question last year, and still qualifies today. Have you noticed how headlines are written sensationally to get you to click on an article? The agenda for these "clickbait" articles can often be summed up in three words:
Fear for sale.
Are you tired of the endless stream of bad reports? It makes a terrible mind diet, and can contribute to a downcast soul. We can’t control what the media is serving, but we can manage how many of their meals we’ll choose to eat. All that bad news makes the soul overweight with sorrow.
As we continue to be inundated with a continuous stream of negative news, we need to develop our own system to balance the load. Are you overdosing on bad news? Let’s look at three common symptoms, and then we’ll consider some suggestions for repairing the damage. Share this episode with loved ones who may be disturbing their own peace by overdosing on bad news!
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Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
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Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "I Am Slap Wore Out" is in the group that received thousands of downloads in 2022. Maybe it's because so many people are fried and laid to the side?
Whether you have been believing the lie that we don't need rest, or whether you're afraid to ask for help because you are sure you can do things yourself if you just push harder, this episode is for you. We don't have to accept being "slap wore out" as normal. It should be occasional, not our only operating system.
Jesus told the disciples to rest a while. We need to copy that system.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Have you ever shared something with a person in confidence, only to find out later that they told someone else, or maybe several people? You met a talebearer. They’re as old as the Old Testament, and they caused trouble then and they're still spreading trouble like weeds to this day. A talebearer has an overwhelming desire to share other people’s business.
"Talebearer" is a word that we don’t use in everyday language anymore. It sounds like we should be able to figure it out just by breaking down the word, but it’s more accurate to look it up. We want to know what it is so we can know how not to become one, because a talebearer is a troublemaker.
A basic definition of a talebearer as we would understand it today is a malicious gossip or someone who reveals confidential information such as secrets. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary provides an older picture of the word, defining a talebearer as “A person who officiously tells tales.”
In the Strong’s Concordance, you’ll find two numbers for the word talebearer: H1980 which means to walk about; to spread, to carry, and H5372, which means a whisperer, backbiter, or one who murmurs or slanders. In short, a talebearer is a harmful person. Let’s consider three warnings about the talebearer. We also need to examine our own lives to see if we're engaging in the deceptive behaviors of a talebearer.
Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor
Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Minerals for the Mind--A Study of Romans 12 by Kathy Ashley
Vitamins for the Soul--A Study of 2 Peter by Kathy Ashley
Encouragement for Women: A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey and Team
Encouragement for Your Identity: A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey and Team
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Welcome to Bonus Replays, where we play the most popular episodes from our bonus breakout sessions. Normally, our episodes are for general audiences, but this episode is for wives of any stage, or for women who are engaged to be married.
It's great to have a wonderful marriage, but most marriages are not wonderful all day, every day. In fact, a lot of us have experienced some rough waters along the way. People who used to observe "The Taylors" from afar could falsely assume that we were practically trouble-free. Not so. We've had to work hard at learning how to love each other and care for each other sacrificially, as God designed it. After all, marriage is really two selfish people saying "I do" without having a clue! Today I'm sharing some of the dumb things that I did as a newlywed. People may learn from success, but failure is educational, too. Grab a beverage and settle into a comfy chair before listening to this "NOT TO DO" list.
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Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "Prayer is Not Like Same-Day Dry Cleaning, has been popular ever since it first aired in February of 2022. I wonder if that's because so many of us struggle with patience in prayer. After all, prayer and waiting are inseparable, but many of us aren't so great at waiting!
We are nearly ruined with our expectations for speed. If the computer won't load a screen in five seconds, it's so slow. If we're standing in line behind someone who is paying by cash, it seems like it's taking them forEVER to pull that old-school currency out of their wallet.
And so we carry the expectation for speed into our spiritual lives, imagining that if we've prayed, we should have our answer speedily. Prayer is not like same-day dry cleaning that goes in by 10am and out by 4pm.
Prayer is a our communication with God. It is a combination of relationship-building, making our requests known to God, and then trusting His timing as we wait for the answers. Prayer is also specific, as we'll hear in this episode based on the passage of Luke chapter 18. Great spiritual habits have great value, which is precisely why they are also harder to develop. At the end of this brief episode, take some time to pray...about your prayer habits.
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Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "We Are Not Called to Be Argumentative," was downloaded thousands of times in 2022. Maybe this is because arguing, bursting into a rage, and other outbursts have become viral in their own right.
People are so confrontational today, and they feel emboldened because it’s popular to be against things that are good and for things that are destructive.
There are reasons why unbelievers don’t understand believers, and we make the division worse when we get into arguments just to score points. This Teachback Tuesday episode provides a few reasons why there is an ongoing communication gap, examining our roles to ensure that we’re not becoming repellant and annoyingly self-assertive. Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost, not to argue and push people deeper into darkness with prideful arguments.
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Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Minerals for the Mind-A Study of Romans 12 by Kathy Ashley
Encouragement for Motherhood--A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey & Team
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Have you ever gone through something so distressing that you’ve cried yourself to sleep? I mean, the kind of crying where you can barely breathe and your eyes are puffy and red? Those are the kinds of tears that lead to exhaustion, but falling asleep out of exhaustion doesn’t mean we’ll be rested. Crying that hard is a lot of labor! We need to put those tears to work. That's called "crying with purpose."
The Bible has a lot to say about crying, but it’s a different kind: it’s crying in prayer, not just shedding tears. There will be situations in life that disappoint, discourage, and maybe even shock us, but we can cry with purpose. This episode shares three examples from scripture that will help us to cry in prayer, which is crying with purpose.
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Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Minerals for the Mind-A Study of Romans 12 by Kathy Ashley
Encouragement for Motherhood--A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey & Team
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Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "Lessons from an Unexpected Diagnosis," struck a chord with many listeners last year, and it's still being downloaded as one of the top ten episodes from 2022. Receiving an unexpected diagnosis is like being drafted into a club that you never wanted to join.
We make our plans and go on with our lives, never really expecting any dramatic changes. This is human nature, but we often imagine that our lives will be mostly smooth sailing. Proverbs 27:1 tells us otherwise: "Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."
Here's a quote that gives us a dose of reality: "Smooth seas do not make skilled sailors."--Anonymous
If you've received a diagnosis that has you reeling, you will appreciate listening to someone who gets it. Share this episode with anyone going through the shock of an unexpected diagnosis. Valerie offers insights that are both helpful and hopeful.
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Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Minerals for the Mind-A Study of Romans 12 by Kathy Ashley
Encouragement for Motherhood--A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey & Team
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. This week's episode, "Effective Problem Solving," received thousands of downloads over the year. This made me wonder if there are a lot of listeners out there just like me, who tried to solve a problem and ended up making it worse!
When things go wrong in our problem-solving, it's generally just a diagnosis that we need more wisdom from above. The Lord has a way of handling life's issues, and we benefit when we walk in His ways. This episode covers four biblical principles for effective problem solving, based on Proverbs chapter four. If you know someone who is wrestling with ineffective problem solving, share this episode with them.
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Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Have you ever smiled at someone and pretended that all was well between you when it really wasn’t? Or have you ever “overshared” information about someone else, even though you were asked to keep it confidential? Or maybe you’ve said some really unkind things about someone behind their back, but in their presence, you never mention these things?
What do these questions have in common? They are simple examples of being a great pretender, also known as a person corrupted by guile.
Basically, "guile" is deceit or treachery. We need God's help living genuinely in a world that values pretense and a false front. This episode shares four things that we can do to become people without guile. It's not easy, but it is possible.
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Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
Encouragement for Women: A 30-Day Devotional by Charity Berkey and Team
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Bonus Episode: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all have accounts of the life of Christ, including the final events leading to the cross. This episode covers Luke 22, with significant marks throughout the chapter. Did you remember that one of the reasons why the disciples fell asleep when they were supposed to be praying was because of sorrow?
Or do you remember reading about the blindfold? Yes, cruel men blindfolded Jesus for sport and then beat Him in the face while saying, "Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?" And this was only the beginning. Reading through the four gospels shows us glimpses of the real lives of those who walked closely with Jesus, even though at times it seems they took it for granted. So human. So like us.
Why did Jesus come to such a wicked place? "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." (Luke 19:10)
He was born to die, that we might live.
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season. Wait until you hear the buttery voice of this seasoned radio host, Janice Wolfe. She was my sub last year during conference season, and her episode continues to bless listeners a year later. Janice walks us through Luke chapter 15, which is a declaration of God’s love for the lost.
This episode will remind us that we were among the lost that have been found, and it reveals our value to the Seeker. The undying love that our Savior has for lost souls compels us to have a heart for the lost as well. This lesson is part of “The Loser Bible Study Series.” Discover more about this series on the eleven2one blog at faithmusicradio.com.
During the busy conference season, I (Francie) live in airport waiting areas, airplanes and hotels while teaching around the country. It’s not always possible to record new podcast episodes when the schedule overflows, so we call in reinforcements to help us! There’s nothing like a friend who’s not afraid of microphones. Thanks, Janice Wolfe and team at Faith Music Radio and eleven2one!
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Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Welcome to the seventh and final segment of Psalm 119 on Build Your Bible Habit. As you may already know, Psalm 119 has 176 verses divided into 22 sections called stanzas. The last four stanzas sound like prayers of a troubled heart, mingled with hope and praise.
This is also the end of the chapter. Now that you’ve finished the largest chapter of the Bible, you can go back to the beginning and replay these segments. If you’ve never tried listening to the Bible before bedtime, these segments would be a great place to start. Soon, you’ll find that God’s Word has embedded itself into your soul, providing guidance and peace. Here's a familiar closing verse about great peace from Psalm 119:165:
"Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them."
Bible Study: ICU-In Christ Unconditionally-Old Testament Leader Guide
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Book: The Mirror of God's Word: A Biblical View of Physical Beauty
Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
Friendship Book: Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Relationships have moments, don’t they? We shouldn’t be surprised by that because humans are included, but there are things we could do to prepare ourselves to have better responses and fewer overreactions. Not perfect, but better.
Imperfect people can’t have perfect relationships, but God left us with the wisdom of scripture to help us do a better job, if we’ll employ this wisdom. This episode shares three verses that are great for our interactions with each other. When we have better relationship habits, we'll have better relationships.
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ICU--In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions Bible Application Study by Francie Taylor
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Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Welcome to the sixth segment of Psalm 119 on Build Your Bible Habit. This passage is full of personal prayer requests. All of the requests are related to a transformed life. You’ll hear words such as, “Teach me, be merciful unto me, deliver me, and many others. This segment reads like a tutorial in how to pray.
God is personally interested in our lives, and we can speak with Him about all our concerns. We can also ask Him to help us in areas where we have weaknesses. It’s human to have weaknesses, and we don’t have to pretend to be perfect with God He knows us. Here’s a great prayer request from Psalm 119:133: "Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law."
Bible Study: ICU-In Christ Unconditionally-Old Testament Leader Guide
Bible Study: ICU-In Christ Unconditionally-Old Testament Participant Guide
Book: The Mirror of God's Word: A Biblical View of Physical Beauty
Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
Friendship Book: Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Welcome to Teachback Tuesday, where we play the most popular episodes from the previous season.
This time last year, we had the incredible surprise of being selected as one of the podcasts of the week at Podbean, the podcast hosing platform for Keep the Heart. This resulted in thousands of new listeners from all over the world! As part of the collaboration with Podbean, Keep the Heart wrote four mini-episodes that were bookended with a brief shout out to Podbean.
This week’s episode, “Co-Workers Can Work Your Nerves” provides three suggestions for ways that we can park our expectations at the curb and get along better with our perfectly imperfect co-laborers. Is someone getting on your nerves at work? You’re not alone, you’re too late to be the first, and hey, let’s all remember that sometimes WE’RE the coworker working the nerves!
ICU--In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions Bible Application Study
Marriage Book: Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor
Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
Friendship Book: Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Welcome to the fifth segment of Psalm 119 on Build Your Bible Habit. This passage begins in verse 97 with the declaration, "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day." This is what happens when we’re in God’s Word. It becomes the focal point of our thoughts.
Build Your Bible Habit was launched as a special bonus segment Keep the Heart Podcast in 2022 with Proverbs, and now it includes Psalm 119. Have you ever wondered which way to turn in a situation? Psalm 119:105 reminds us that the Bible is the "lamp" and "light" that we need:
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Bible Study: ICU-In Christ Unconditionally-Old Testament Leader Guide
Bible Study: ICU-In Christ Unconditionally-Old Testament Participant Guide
Book: The Mirror of God's Word: A Biblical View of Physical Beauty
Devotional Book: Call Upon Him by Kathy Ashley
Friendship Book: Sister Friends by Francie Taylor
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
(Note: This episode originally aired on Valentine's Day 2023, which was an "inappropriate day" to promote this hard topic! We're providing this rebroadcasted episode for those who missed it.)
Inappropriate relationships are common, but common does not equal normal. The Bible devotes an entire chapter of Proverbs to paint a picture of what this is and how it happens. At the root of any inappropriate relationship is a selfish desire to have our own way. This is so Old Testament: "Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts." (Proverbs 21:2)
Proverbs chapter seven is both cautionary and instructional. You may want to sit down with your Bible opened for this episode. God has provided us with a vivid example of how things can quickly slide from a seemingly innocent stroll through the field of temptation with an "I can handle it" attitude, to a life that has been destroyed.
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