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« on: January 03, 2009, 04:55:43 am »

A Resolution Worth Keeping
by Jon Walker



For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 (NIV)


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Today’s guest devotional is from Jon Walker.


How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? You remember that list you made with optimistic enthusiasm but unrealistic expectations.


One of my friends started making New Year’s resolutions like, “I won’t lose ten pounds this year,” and “I commit to watching the Super Bowl this year.”


I suspect Paul only had one resolution on his list: “This year I resolve to know nothing but Christ and him crucified” (1 Corinthians 2:2).


Paul’s message is radically simple: Salvation is in Christ alone. What does this mean?


It’s not Christ plus your good behavior.

It’s not Christ plus the number of Bible verses you memorize.

It’s not Christ plus your tithe or the church you attend.

It’s not Christ plus wisdom from the latest Christian seminar.


It’s simply Christ plus nothing. Christ and Christ alone.


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