Beware of Decaf Devotions

Do you know the difference between decaf and caffeinated devotions? Check this out and make sure you're reading the right kind.

Caffeine after six p.m. keeps me up. That's because it's a stimulant, which means it "arouses or accelerates physiological or organic activity."

I often read daily devotions by classic Christian authors, but recently I decided to try a few new authors.  

Afterwards, I realized that Tozer, Spurgeon, and Chambers were like "caffeine," waking me up spiritually. 

But some of the new authors were "decaf." 

 They didn't mention sin or personal responsibility or the awesome nature of God. Instead, they focused on personal fulfillment, self-esteem, and an affectionate god whose love lacked substance and principle.

Decaf teaching is popular, but it lulls us into spiritual sleep. 

Caffeine teaching, on the other hand, stimulates our love for Christ, making us alert to ways we can walk more closely to the Lord.

Before or after six p.m., I recommend caffeinated Christianity!

"Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds" Hebrews 10:24. 

  

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Do you know the difference between decaf and caffeinated devotions? Check this out and make sure you're reading the right kind.



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10 comments:

  1. ChristineFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Oh, this is so true!
    What do they call, this type of teaching, "feel good"?
    We are sinners and we will go to Hell if we don't repent.
    The Ten Commandments aren't suggestions.
    (I could go on and on but won't)

    Whew, this post is "caffeinated Christianity"!

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    1. Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comFebruary 19, 2015 at 9:07 AM

      Amen! Your last line made me smile : )
      Have a blessed "caffeinated" day, Christine.
      Gail : )

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    2. SD2415January 3, 2017 at 5:59 AM

      "The Ten Commandments aren't suggestions" -love that!

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  2. ConnieFebruary 19, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Oh I agree! Once our minster brought a re-bounder (mini trampoline) to church. I'll never forget . . . him hopping up on it and starting to bounce up and down. He referred it to us exercising our spirits. That if we wanted a healthy spirit it needed to be exercised daily . . . by reading the word . . . by singing and praising the Lord . . . by listening to praise radio or tapes. I don't want to be lulled to sleep, but fully caffeinated and ready to run a good race :)

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  3. SD2415January 3, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    I'm a decaf drinker but I'm all for caffeinated Christianity!

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  4. Jude GibbsFebruary 24, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    So true! I so very much miss the teachings of substance..the 'meat'. Milk is good, but I need more in my diet. :)

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  5. Bea BaldridgeFebruary 26, 2017 at 2:17 PM

    Right on! Desire the true meat of the Word!

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  6. UnknownJuly 23, 2019 at 7:52 PM

    Love this! Can't wait to share 💓🔥

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