Are You Using the Devil as a Scapegoat? - The Crosswalk Devotional - November 21

PLUS...Remember These 9 Things When Another Christian Disappoints You  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ &zwnj [Crosswalk.com Logo]( The Crosswalk Devotional  [Devotionals](        [Newsletters](        [e-Cards](      [The Crosswalk Devotional]( Are You Using the Devil as a Scapegoat? By Lynette Kittle “The one who does what is sinful is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work” - [1 John 3:8]( Audiences in the 1970s found comedian Flip Wilson hilarious when he played his most popular character Geraldine Jones and said her famous and now iconic line, “The devil made me do it.” Wilson’s catch phrase for his sassy character whenever “she” did anything wrong, caused viewers to roar with laughter. Excusing her own bad behavior and personal responsibility for her actions, along with using the devil as a scapegoat, struck a cord with the masses. Excuses, Excuses Geraldine’s character turned my thoughts to [James 4:7]( which urges, “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” Like “her,” how many of us fail to own up to our poor choices in life and are using the devil as our scapegoat, too? Are we using the same excuse in a more subtle way? Because no matter what the situation, [Revelation 20:12]( explains how we can’t point our fingers at anyone else, not even the devil, when it comes to trying to justify our sinful behaviors and actions. In day-to-day living, it’s good to ask ourselves if we are resisting the devil when tempted? If not, how do we begin to live it out in practical, everyday, sort of ways?  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [Remember These 9 Things When Another Christian Disappoints You](  Erin Davis Here are nine things to keep in mind when another Christian disappoints you.  [CONTINUE READING →](       [25 Prayer Prompts for a Heart Posture of Joy This Christmas](  Alicia Searl When we fall into the stressful demands and feel overwhelmed, striving to do it all, we fail to recognize Who God is. This season – God is all we need. He is our hope, our peace, and our source of joy. As we head into this holiday season, will you step away from the to-do list for a moment and pray with me? Let’s offer God our gratitude and adoration with a humble heart that longs to connect more deeply with Him. In return, may we find the glorious gift of joy. Here are 25 prayer prompts to get you started. Use these to open your heart, journal your thoughts, or lead you to a Bible verse to ponder. Together, let’s shift our gaze on the glory of our King and posture our hearts for joy this Christmas! Photo credit: ©Canva/SWN Photo credit: ©GettyImages/Ritthichai  [CONTINUE READING →](            [Married Sex: What Is Okay with God?](  Pam and Bill Farrel In this over-sexed and under-loved world, Christian couples are looking for the real deal, the secret to lasting love with a vibrant sex life.  [CONTINUE READING →](                            Bible Trivia Question of the Day                                           Jesus said, `All these things do the nations of the world seek after.` Which of the following, however, is not one of those many `things` that the world seeks? A. What to wear B. What to drink C. The kingdom of God D. What to eat [ANSWER THE QUESTION →](     [Crosswalk.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2022 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from Crosswalk. Â