Warning, Protection, Edification 5-31-25

A few days ago, a movie was played for seniors that was violent and harsh curse words used throughout the entire movie. Another sister and I moved as far away as possible to avoid looking at it, but the volume was turned up loud.

It had me bent out of shape. Because I did not drive to the place, I was stuck there and was sorry that I didn’t drive. I was looking for a way to remove myself completely from the situation, and the Lord allowed it to happen.

It was also an opportunity to share with the person I was riding with how distasteful it was and it had me feeling extremely uncomfortable.

What really upset me was that the person who showed the movie had no respect for the seniors; no morals. And, on top of that, some people who professed to be born again watched the movie and was all into it.

My spirit was grieved the way these people were caught up in such an ungodly movie. From that I felt the Spirit wanted me to warn Christians about how dangerous it is to get involved with the things of this world.

Warning - a statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation. We are told to be separated from ungodliness. Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean (2 Corinthians 6:17). What kind of light are you being to unsaved people? Do you not know they will use your actions to make a mockery out of God?

Those who function in the prophetic are called to warn and protect the body of Christ from the dangerous forces of  darkness to keep them in bondage.  

Protection - as in safety. the state of not being exposed to danger . Christians are warned:  You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons; you cannot partake of the Lord’s table and of the table of demons (1 Corinthians 10:21).

Edification refers to the process of building up, strengthening, or improving, particularly in a moral, spiritual, or intellectual sense. In a biblical context, edification is the act of promoting spiritual growth and development within the body of Christ, the Church, and individual believers.

When these three words are combined, it is a blessing to the people of God. We need to warned and  protected which leads to being edified, encouraged, and strengthened in our walk with Lord.

In essence my brothers and sisters, all of us can get off track, but thanks be to God how He uses different ways to bring up in fellowship with Him.

Be careful who you associate with; association brings assimilation. In other words, you will become like the company you keep.  Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.” Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not have the knowledge of

God. I speak this to your shame (1 Corinthians 15:33-34). This is what Jesus said: They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world.  Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.  As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them into the world (John 17:16-18). We’re in the world to make a difference.

Don’t worry about what others think of you. Obey God and leave all the consequences to Him.

His handmaiden, Betty A. Burnett ~ burnettministries.org