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THE SURROGATE JOURNEY: BIRTHING PURPOSE THROUGH OTHERS.  PART 3: THE WEIGHT OF THE WOMB — WHEN CARRYING GETS COMPLICATED Genesis 16:5–6 Then Sarai said to Abram, ‘You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me.’ Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.” (NIV) šŸ” Quick Recap: In Part 2 , we met Hagar, the Egyptian servant chosen by Sarai to carry her child. Though not her dream, not her plan, and not her baby—she became the carrier of a promise she didn’t initiate. We learned how sometimes we are called to be the “other woman” in someone else’s destiny story—carrying, serving, interceding, and pushing someone else’s dream forward. šŸ¤° The Blessing that Brought Bitterness Hagar became pregnant. She was carrying the long-awaited seed. She should have been celebrated. But instead… she was mistreated. The one who chose her now chased her. The one who needed her now neglected her. The woman...
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THE UNSTAINED GARMENT: CHOOSING PURITY OVER COMPROMISE PART 13

 

THE UNSTAINED GARMENT: CHOOSING PURITY OVER COMPROMISE PART 13


Revelation 3:4-5

4. “Yet there are some in the church in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes with evil. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

5. All who are victorious will be clothed in white. I will never erase their names from the Book of Life, but I will announce before my Father and his angels that they are mine



Welcome to Part 13 of our series, The Unstained Garment: Choosing Purity Over Compromise.

In this chapter, we focus on Fleeing from Sin—recognizing that spiritual strength includes knowing when to escape temptation. By following God’s Word and staying alert, we can avoid sinful traps and protect our spiritual purity.


4. Fleeing from Sin

No one can build enough “spiritual muscles” to negotiate with sin or resist temptation through sheer willpower alone. True wisdom is recognizing when to flee. Joseph is a perfect example of this. When faced with temptation from Potiphar’s wife, he didn’t waste time reasoning or debating—he fled without looking back (Genesis 39:12).


Can the same be said of you when faced with temptation? Do you choose to flee or linger, risking spiritual compromise? True strength lies in obeying God’s command to flee from sin and pursue righteousness.


When the enemy’s “dogs” (temptations) pursue, sometimes the best option is to flee—not out of fear, but as an act of wisdom and obedience to God. Fleeing removes us from the danger of sin and keeps our spiritual “garments” unstained.


Practical Action: Avoid triggers and take intentional steps to distance yourself from sinful situations (2 Timothy 2:22).

Scripture Reference: “Flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.” — 2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV)


Running from sin isn’t a sign of weakness but of spiritual strength and wisdom. True victory comes when we value our purity above fleeting desires and follow God’s way of escape.


REFLECTION:

Reflect on the areas in your life where you may be lingering too long in temptation. Are there specific situations, relationships, or environments that pull you closer to sin? Consider how you can apply wisdom by fleeing in those moments, trusting that God’s way of escape is always available.



This week, identify a temptation or sinful trigger in your life and take proactive steps to flee from it. Whether it’s setting boundaries, seeking accountability, or removing yourself from certain situations, commit to guarding your purity with greater diligence.


PRAYER:

Lord, help me recognize temptation early and give me the wisdom and courage to flee from sin. Keep my heart pure and my life centered on You. Amen.



šŸ“ŒLet's talk:

How has fleeing from temptation worked in your life? Are there areas where you still find yourself lingering too long? Let’s chat about practical ways we can help each other in our pursuit of purity.

Thank you!




Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)


Comments

  1. Esi17 April 2025 at 05:42

    True spiritual strength means being wise enough to walk away from temptation. Staying grounded in God’s Word through regular bible study and prayer, and remaining vigilant helps us avoid sin and keep our hearts pure.

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  2. Anonymous17 April 2025 at 11:29

    Thank you, osofo

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  3. Anonymous17 April 2025 at 17:43

    I live in a compound house and recently a guy has rented one of the rooms. This guy since his arrival, he's been creating confusion in the house. An elderly woman who's also living in the same house has built a toilet and bath plus kitchen at the back of her windows years ago, this guy is claiming that the place is his. I had a confrontation with him last week. This Morning he started again I held my peace and didn't respond to him. I'm really loosing patience. He wants to cause chaos so that my wooden structure there that I'm sleeping in would be destroyed. I'm gradually loosing patience. What should I do?

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    1. EL-PJ God's penman17 April 2025 at 21:49

      Keep your cool. Avoid reacting with anger—it can escalate things and work against you legally or socially

      Stay calm and don’t fight back.
      Talk to the landlord or caretaker and explain what’s going on.

      Write down everything that happens (time, date, what was said or done).
      If it gets worse, report to the police or a local leader for help.
      Pray for peace and wisdom. Don’t let him push you into trouble.

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