Hi Teens!

Hope you enjoyed the last edition of grenepages, and I hope you have not forgotten that it pays to be separated unto God. The Holy Bible says that we should love not the world nor the things of the world. We live in a time where it is difficult to differentiate between a believer and an unbeliever because of the worldly lifestyle of many so- called believers. However, remember that God cannot be deceived; He knows those who belong to Him in truth and in deed.

So if I may ask you, does God know you belong to Him? If yes, can the people around you testify to it that you belong to God? Do you see why you have to be separated unto God? Being separated does not necessarily mean you will not talk to unbelievers. It simply means living a godly lifestyle in the midst of everyone around you. It’s the act of using the word of God as your standard of living, not using the opinions or ideologies of people.

Now, let us interact. How will your friends, neighbors and family know that you belong to God? After all, godliness is not written on people's faces. In the last edition, I said desisting from evil communication is one of the ways of being separated unto God. If I may ask you, what do you discus with your friends or people around you? Do you peak vulgar words (dirty language), words of hatred or that could cause enmity between people, words full of condemnation of yourself or others, etc.? Your communications tells a lot about you.

Another way of separating yourself is LIVING A LIFESTYLE OF SINCERITY AND TRUTHFULNESS.

The remnant of Israel shall do no unrighteousness And speak no lies, Nor shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth; For they shall feed their flocks and lie down, And no one shall make them afraid."
Zephaniah 3:13 NKJV

The world is full of lies; I am sure you aware of this. Unfortunately, many so-called believers are guilty of this. You will see ‘Christians’ reducing their age to get a job or admission and youths lie that they are in love in other to take advantage of one another amidst other instances of falsehood. Nevertheless, beloved, the word and standard of God does not change. God is not a politician that says ‘A’ but means ‘Z’. His word is the same forever.

Those who tell lies do not belong to God, no matter your status in the church; be a Bishop's child or a prophet. Remember that Satan is the father of all lies and the father of everyone who tells lies irrespective of who you are.

Therefore, be separated unto God by living a life of truth and sincerity. No matter what it will cost you, say the truth always. The truth will always prevail; it is just a matter of time. Try to desist from any situation or action that will subject you to telling lies. Its pays in all things to be truthful because God will bless and reward you and sometimes men may reward you.

Let your life of sincerity and truthfulness separates you from others as a child of God that you are! Be truthful in all situations!

Bye! Until next time, let your lifestyle single you out for God.