I pray not that thou shouldest take them out

Daily Light Devotions - August 10 - Morning

I pray not that thou shouldest take them out ...

I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. 1 

that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 2 

"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. 3 

Then God said to him in the dream, "Yes, I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her. 4 

But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. 5 

The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took from them for their daily ration forty shekels of silver. Even their servants lorded it over the people. But I did not do so, because of the fear of God. 6 

who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 7 

Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. 8 

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1. John 17:15; 

2. Phil 2:15; 

3. Matt 5:13,14,16; 

4. Gen 20:6; 

5. 2 Thess 3:3; 

6. Neh 5:15; 

7. Gal 1:4; 

8. Jude 1:24,25