Survival Kit

my superman, car salesman, and 1997 Honda Civic

"Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts." (2 Timothy 2:22)

For a rhyme and reason I won't bore you with, on Sunday, Phillip and I brought a 1997 Honda Civic with 187,293 miles on it from Clarksville, TN to Birmingham, AL. Just in case the old boy (car not Phillip) didn't make it, I packed an overnight survival kit: phone charger, hot hair rollers, and makeup. (Smile)

Years and years ago, Ralph Neighbour, Jr. wrote Survival Kit for New Christians. One lesson from the children's edition advised new believers in Jesus to identify and guard their "weak spots" - the places you are most vulnerable to sin. Neighbour gave the example of inflating a balloon. Under pressure, it will most likely pop at its thin or weak spots.

Know your weak spots, beloved? Temptation Survival Rules: 

Run away from sin's temptation. 

Run toward righteousness, faith, love, and peace. 

Run with faithful Christ followers!