Micah J. Sturm

Paul is watching the church struggle.

The complexities of the world combined with constant combat against the deceiver created concern for their stability.

“But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.”

2 Corinthians 11:3 NASB1995

The word “SIMPLICITY” means:

“uncomplicated”

“freedom from pretense”

“the quality of being without unnecessary or extra things”

“the absence of embellishment or showiness.”

I understand Paul’s concern.

I’m praying for simplicity in the Church.

Here’s some simple questions:

Have you confessed and forsaken your sins? Are you born from above? Do you know Jesus?

Have you sought the cleansing of your heart by the fire of His Holy Spirit? Does the Lord really have all of you? Is the fruit of His Spirit evident in your daily life?

Are you backsliding?

Are you getting closer to Jesus or are you drifting further away from Him?

Where are your burdens?

We are carrying a lot of unnecessary stuff and it’s heavy. It drains us of strength, prevents real progress, and poisons possibilities.

Jesus wants you to unload it all on Him.

Oswald Chambers said, “Simplicity is the secret to seeing things clearly.”

It’s really simple—stability and power are found in the simplicity of being totally consumed with Christ.