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Slingers!

They destroyed the towns, and each man threw a stone on every good field until it was covered. They stopped up all the springs and cut down every good tree. Only Kir Hareseth was left with its stones in place, but men armed with slings surrounded it and attacked it as well. 2 Kings 3:25

In the Old Testament 'The Slingers' were guys who went around blocking other people's wells by throwing stones and dirt into them, threatening their very survival. Speaking of these people the Bible says: '...They stopped up all the springs. . .Only Kir Hareseth was left... but men...with slings surrounded...and attacked it as well' (2 Kings 3:25). Now, chances are you know some slingers, or worse, you've suffered at their hands. Mark them well, they're dangerous. You can't mud-wrestle with a pig and not get dirty. The pig will always win - plus, he'll enjoy the fight! If you happen to be a member of the ancient and fraternal order of 'The Slingers,' or if you're just a part-time member, God has a word He'd like you to consider: '...If you stop making trouble for others...then your light will shine in the darkness [you'll begin to get attention from and have influence with the right people]...The Lord will always lead you [you'll suddenly begin to make the right moves]. He will satisfy your needs in dry lands [He'll give you success in the most unlikely places and in spite of the obstacles] and give strength to your bones [cause you to live a long and healthy life]...' (Isaiah 58:9-11). Now there's a benefit package worth working for! So, don't be a 'Slinger.' Guard your thoughts because they become your words. Guard your words because they become your actions. Guard your actions because they become your character. And guard your character. Why? Because it determines your destiny!

Prayer
Heavenly Father, forgive me when I have auditioned for the slingers. Keep my membership inactive! In Jesus’ Name, Amen