In what ways can we reject "the deeds of faithless men"? Psalm 101:3 in Focus “I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.” (Psalm 101:3) What Are “the Deeds of Faithless Men”? • Actions that ignore or defy God’s clear commands • Lifestyles marked by moral compromise, deception, or idolatry • Words and behaviors that undermine faith, purity, or love of the truth • Influences—media, entertainment, relationships—that celebrate sin rather than righteousness Practical Ways to Reject Those Deeds • Guard your eyes – Filter movies, shows, websites, and social feeds (Job 31:1) – Replace anything spiritually worthless with content that honors Christ (Philippians 4:8) • Guard your relationships – Choose close companions who spur you toward holiness (Proverbs 13:20; 1 Corinthians 15:33) – Graciously distance yourself from persistent scoffers or tempters (Psalm 1:1) • Guard your mind – Memorize and meditate on Scripture daily (Psalm 119:11) – Bring every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) • Guard your time – Schedule worship, service, and fellowship first (Hebrews 10:24-25) – Eliminate activities that erode zeal for God’s kingdom (Ephesians 5:15-16) • Guard your conscience – Confess sin immediately; don’t let it “cling” to you (1 John 1:9) – Welcome loving correction from mature believers (Proverbs 27:6) • Guard your witness – Decline opportunities that require compromise (Daniel 1:8) – Expose unfruitful works of darkness with gracious truth (Ephesians 5:11) Daily Action Steps 1. Morning: Read a Psalm or Gospel passage before any screen time. 2. Midday: Evaluate conversations—are they building faith or draining it? Adjust. 3. Evening: Review the day; confess anything that does not align with Psalm 101:3; plan tomorrow’s righteous alternatives. Encouragement from Other Scriptures • “Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2) • “Flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” (2 Timothy 2:22) • “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” (James 4:7) Closing Thoughts Rejecting the deeds of faithless men is not passive avoidance; it is an active, continual choosing of what is pure, true, and pleasing to God. As Psalm 101:3 shows, when we refuse to let worthless things before our eyes, those deeds will not cling to us, and our lives become a clear, compelling testimony to the truth of Scripture. |
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