Do I need to repent????

First of all in order to repent, you need to know what it actually means to repent and what it consists of. First, repent means to turn away from or to change. Second, it consists of you making the decision that pleasing God is of most importance in your life. Sometimes there are things that come between you and God that get in your way of fully serving His purpose for you. And as your walk of faith matures, so does the light that you walk in. As you reach out to God He will start to show you things by the Holy Spirit which is in you, things you need to change, or repent. The thing that you need to remember is that the reason why you did these things in the first place was because you were walking alone. But now you are filled with the Holy Spirit, and you need to tap in to that anointing and let Him take over. I remember when I realized the power of the Holy Spirit. It was when I quit chewing tobacco by supplementing the urge to chew with prayer. And just a couple days the urges were almost nonexistent. Satan knows that is one of my weaknesses so from time to time he tempts me to revert back to my old ways, and he will do it to you too. But James 1:2-3 says to "count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." Now the hard to discuss part, these next few things I am going to mention may offend some people but this needs to be discussed for the Bible declares that if you are guilty of these than you will not inherit the kingdom of God. So these are very important to yours' and my salvation. So I am not scared one bit to talk about these. If you know anyone that may be partaking in any of these you may need to make them aware as well. An easy way for you to tell them would be to send them to this blog and let me do it. And before we get started I just want to say that these are forgivable if you truly repent. Turn to 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and you will find that in Paul's first letter to the church at Corinth that he makes mention of certain things that will keep you out of the kingdom of God. I'll go right down the line and give you the definition of each one. Fornicator- someone who consorts with prostitutes. Idolater- someone who worships idols. Adulterer- someone who has sex voluntary with someone other than their spouse. Homosexual- someone who engages in sexual orientation with others of the same sex. Sodomite- someone who practices anal sex (can be male or female). Thieve- someone who steals. Covetous- wrongly desires wealth or possessions; greedy. Drunkard- someone that is habitually or frequently drunk. Reviler- someone speaks abusively or uses abusive language. Extortioner- someone who uses his official position or powers to obtain property, funds, or patronage- (the control of or power to make appointments to government jobs or the power to grant other political favors). Friends, every word in the Bible is of great importance, however these things that are mentioned above are not to be taken lightly. These are essential to eternal life. I know that this topic isn't the most fun to talk about but I am just being led by what I feel the Spirit leads me to type. I know some of my family and dear friends that fall into this category, and it bothers me that the tempter has deceived them. Perhaps you feel the same way. Now this is going to come as a harsh word to many people however this also needs to be discussed. The leader of our country has come out publicly and has said in his speech to the American people on civil rights that his goal is to desensitize people's beliefs to where people look upon same sex marriage as admirable! Are you listening people! This is what our nations president said! If this is true, then where is the line drawn? What is next, men who use abusive language to women will be declared respectable? Or fornication is to be legalized in all 50 states? The body of Christ needs to step up and voice God's Word! Folks don't be fooled by what is going on. It is written nation will rise against nation kingdom against kingdom. During these days we can not afford to be uninformed on these things. Saints I urge you to pray earnestly for our nation, soldiers fighting the war, and pray the prayer of faith. If you need to repent, do not waste another minute, do it right now. I can say that it is the most important decision you'll make outside of being saved. Now praise God and give Him glory! AMEN!

In Christ,

Eric R. Cox

Scripture to meditate on:

Romans 1:18-32 NKJV

18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, 23 and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.
24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, 25 who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.
26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. 27 Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due.
28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality,[a] wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, 30 backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving,[b] unmerciful; 32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them.