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Compromise A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear, but when he was about to pull the trigger, the bear asked in a soft soothing voice, "Isn't it better to talk than to shoot? What do you want? Let's negotiate the matter." Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, "I want a fur coat." "Good," answered the bear, "that is a negotiable item. I only want a full stomach, so let us sit down and negotiate a compromise." They sat down to negotiate and after a time the bear walked away, alone. The negotiations had been successful. The bear had a full stomach, and the hunter had his fur coat! Satan appeals to you, "Let us negotiate." But there are some things that cannot be negotiable. We cannot compromise the God's truth. The Lord and His church deserve our very best efforts and our utmost loyalty. Remember, "Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 But resist him, [ NOT COMPROMISE WITH ] firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world." ( 1 Pet. 5:8-9 ) Christians oppose Satan. ( Jas. 4:7 )
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