FORGET ABOUT THE VOMIT

FORGET ABOUT THE VOMIT

Proverb 26:11: As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

Characteristics of Dog

§   Useful to farmer – for hunting, security/guard, friend, guide, detection etc.

Characteristics of Vomit

§   Unwanted

§   Smells

§   Creates discomfort

§   You are well after vomiting.

Our Vomit prior to receiving Christ

Prior to receiving Christ, we were filled with vomit (Gal. 5: 19-21; Rom. 6: 20-21). But Christ has delivered us from all these through salvation that we have received. We are now well after the vomit of these - drunkenness, drugs, fornication, stealing, Adultery, etc.

Why don’t go back to vomit

§   No sacrifice for sin (Heb. 10: 26)

§   Worse life  -  2 Pet 2: 20-29

§   Live in frustration and fear

§   You are a fool and not wise because you have ignored God’s wisdom.

How not to go back to vomit

§   Get away from old friends – do not be yoked

§   Prayer

§   Study the Word and live it – Romans 2: 13

§   Have the Holy Spirit

§   Fasting, which kills the desires of the flesh, etc

§   Occupy yourself with the Work of God

§   Put faith in Christ and Him only.

Conclusion

Romans 6: 23.  Amen!