Friday 1st February 2019 Prayer Devotion
Scripture Reading:- Ezekiel 23:1-26
Topic:- Consequences Of Immorality [1]
Text:- Ezekiel 23:8
A. Different Definition Of Immorality.
1. Behaviour contrary to establish moral principles:
a. Like that of Israelites in worship of pagan gods. See Ezekiel 23:8,17.
b. As seen in an adulterous woman. See Proverbs 2:16.
c. As seen in sexual impurity. See 1 Corinthians 5:1.
2. Definition From Greek And Latin Language:
a. The Greek word “porneia” called immorality as not consistent with morals.
b. From Latin word “moralis” which means custom and manners i.e. binding customs of a particular group.
c. Immorality is therefore defined as whatever is contrary to the societal standards of a particular group.
3. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, 7th Edition:
a. Immorality is the behavior not considered to be good or honest by most people e.g. it’s immoral to steal.
b. Also means an act of not following accepted standards of behavior e.g. living in habitual sexual immorality.
B. What About Morality.
1. In ethics, morality can be defined as having three essential components:
a. A community of responsible agents, i.e. morality concerns our behaviours towards others and their behavior towards us.
b. A shared set of non-material values, such as fairness, truth and compassion.
c. Also, it is a way of life involving a code of behavior.
2. The real issue in our discussion is not morality but immorality, nevertheless on morality, we should note these:
a. Christianity is not morality.
b. It is a religion of some which tries to attribute morality to actions.
c. The real issue therefore is to know the character of God and walk therein, in the following ways:-
● God’s characters are that of purity, holiness, faithfulness, love and so on.
● The only way to have and express such is through spiritual regeneration.
● And lastly, such character of God in us will first be found in thought and emotion, and then in action.
● See John 3:3-8.
Prayer Points:-
1. I command every immoral acts and practice in my life, die to the root by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
2. I command every spirit of immorality operating in my life, what are you waiting for, summersult and die by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ.
3. Oh Lord my God, operate me now by fire, and let the power of holiness work henceforth in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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