We're Just Temporary Residents...

1 Peter 2:11 (God's Word Translation)
"Dear Friends, since you are foreigners and temporary residents in the world, I'm encouraging you to keep away from the desires of your corrupt nature. These desires constantly attack you."

What a simple but convicting truth Peter spoke. We are just temporary residents here on earth. Our purpose is to please God, praise God, and spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to as many people as we can. Too often, I forget my purpose, and I lean toward those desires of my corrupt nature. I don't necessarily think that all our 'desires' are corrupt as we would think of the word. But I believe 'corrupt' here just means contrary to God's perfect desires for us. Any desire we have that's not in line with God's perfect will for our lives. And let me tell you from experience, when you are battling with corrupt desires, the devil will constantly attack you with them! It's so important to be bathed in prayer daily, to be alert to the enemy's schemes, and to stand firm. And always remember, we're don't belong to this old world. We belong to God, and He'll be taking us Home one day!