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Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. Ephesians 5:3‭-‬4 NLT

When you think of sexual immortality, impurity or greed, these are not immediately obvious to the eyes, but when you are dealing with a God who created the heart, you must settle your inner account with God if you will ever make outer impact for him. The world may not know you, and therefore it may applaud your actions. When you are dealing with the God of absolute holiness, you have got to watch your life. Joseph the dreamer had just one thing: God's Presence, and that was enough for him. Connections or possessions obtained through sinful means will not last.

God always starts with the inner man. The outer man usually follows the inner, so I must sort out the inner first. Foolish words and coarse jokes proceed out of a polluted heart. When you are on duty for God, picture yourself as a soldier who must remain alert at all times. If you fall asleep on duty, or you joke with your shift, it is likely that death will meet you there. If the world's standard understands that, how much more God.

Thanksgiving is my life's work. My life is to be a constant testimony to God's greatness and power. Anything short of that is living below my purpose and destiny. His time of favour is here.