Devotion for Today

George Beverly Shea, I'd Rather Have Jesus | Get this DVD with a gift supporting the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association this month.

Christianity is Serious

October 12, 2013

Be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only . . .
–James 1:22

Jesus indicated that there will be a permissive society just before He comes back. “As in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the coming of the Son of man.” The world today is on an immoral binge such as has not been known since the days of Rome. We are in a hedonistic society, and what we are seeing is human nature expressing itself without God.

Many have fallen into an antinomianism in which they believe intellectually, and then go out and live like the devil, imagining that God will forgive them and take them to heaven. I believe there is an obedience to the Gospel, there is a self-denial and a bearing of the cross, if you are to be a follower of Christ. Being a Christian is a serious business.

Prayer for the day

Teach me to deny my selfish desires and obey Your commandments, Lord Jesus. Cleanse me so that I might be used to penetrate society deeply for You.

16 Comments

bob says 10.18.2012, 9:00 p.m.

i love his ministry the world is blessed to have him

George says 10.12.2012, 08:48 a.m.

I , and many others, should not be the proverbial Sunday service Christian. We should stay in one with the spirit, we should not sin six days a week and ask for forgiveness Sunday after Sunday. This is what I see today. God is my Lord at all times.

Joe says 10.12.2012, 08:36 a.m.

Amen.

Ken says 10.12.2012, 07:50 a.m.

Mr. Graham, it amazes me how in this world and especially today I have never heard one bad word about you(scandal, etc.). There is only one explanation you are truly blessed by Jesus! You are only one I have ever cared to watch on t.v. God Bless You

Patricia says 10.15.2011, 6:13 p.m.

Thank you Billy Graham for guiding me to Christ 50! Years ago. I have never looked back and I am 68 now. May Gods blessings surround you today and every day.

Gerry says 10.13.2011, 08:42 a.m.

Its true the world is in a serious tailspin .....history is repeating itself unfortunately. Newspapers are full of atrocities daily. Our only hope is in Christ. He is ready, willing and able so if you seek true Peace in your heart and don't know him now. Call out and ask while there is still time.

Kate says 10.13.2011, 00:10 a.m.

I love reading your newspaper column. Your advice and wisdom are timeless. Thanks be to God for your ministries.

stan says 10.12.2011, 12:26 a.m.

it's hard to live a christian live, but faith in the LORD will see you thru. Thank you Billy Graham

Sonya says 10.12.2011, 11:33 a.m.

I am so thankful for the ability to feed my soul every day with your daily devotional, in a busy time it helps to have something that's easy to turn to. Thank you and God Bless

Cheryl says 10.12.2011, 10:52 a.m.

What a reminder for us to "penetrate society" ...that was good. We need to shine the light into this worlds darkness!

m says 10.12.2011, 10:23 a.m.

Hearing is easier than doing for us

Bertie says 10.12.2011, 10:05 a.m.

A message I need to hear daily. I do thank God for Billy Graham as a spiritual leader for mine and my parents generations!

Joe says 10.12.2011, 08:38 a.m.

Amen

karen honaker says 10.12.2011, 08:10 a.m.

great message!! i am so ready! i hope that people will wake up before its to late. I believe they will be left behind!!!!! I am not sure what they're thinking!

Elaine says 10.12.2011, 07:57 a.m.

God Bless you, you are a faithful man.

Buddy Stanley says 10.12.2011, 06:53 a.m.

I thank God for your ministry and my salvation through its teachings.Thanks Billy.