Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14.
I had a chance to go to Lucky Clay Farms. But I could not go there and honor my commitment to God.
The pressure was really on me to conform once I had spoken out against it.
God didn't remove the pressure. He allowed me to experience it. But one thing He did for me was He gave me a promise.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. 1 Corinthians 10:13.
If I told you that I wasn't at all tempted to go, I would be lying to myself. The pressure to please man rather than God was strong. Resisting was pretty scary and somehow it cost me a dear friend.
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. Proverbs 29:25.
Not only did I walk away with all of my limbs intact, I learned the potential benefits of incense. Thanks be to God!
By Grace,
Travis P. Dickerson
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