"By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward." (Heb 11:24-26 KJV)
Choosing to suffer affliction (hard to bare circumstances) is a far better choice than the enjoyment of the pleasures of sin for a moment. We delude ourself if we believe sin has no pleasure, but the pleasure is not without severe consequences. Suffer instead and live!
PRAYER: Lord, like David, it is good for us to have been afflicted therefore, we have learned your ways. Help to always choose to suffer rather than enjoy the pleasure of sin for a moment. Amen!
Ps 119:92-94. . . .I would have despaired and perished unless your laws had been my deepest delight. I will never lay aside your laws, for you have used them to restore my joy and health. TLB
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