Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 28th August 2025 (In Touch) Thursday Message
TOPIC: Where Do You Go for Advice?
SCRIPTURE: 1 Timothy 4:4-10
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4 For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude;
5 for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer.
6 In pointing out these things to the brethren, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.
7 But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;
8 for bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
9 It is a trustworthy statement deserving full acceptance.
10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers.
TODAY’S MESSAGE:
Our thinking shapes what we believe, and beliefs in turn determine our lifestyle. Therefore, a biblical mindset is essential to our sanctification.
Where do you go when you want advice about a big decision or lifestyle choice? Websites, social media, and streaming services offer a wealth of information that can be either beneficial or harmful. Coworkers, family, and friends are also readily available sources of counsel, but do they speak with godly wisdom? Our only sure resource for true and wise guidance is Scripture.
In Hebrews 4:12, God’s Word is described as “living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword”—something that pierces into the deepest parts of the soul. Those who refuse to heed its guidance lose out on the invaluable direction and reassurance it provides. But those who are willing to be nourished by Scripture, accepting its reproof and correction, will discover the riches of a life of faith.
Letting the Word be your guide requires changes in thought, attitude, and behavior. Yet any lifestyle adjustments or disciplines that produce godliness also result in eternal profit. A solid foundation of faith and wisdom always includes going to Scripture for direction.
Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 4-6
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: There are many sources of information available, but only Scripture is always true.
Dr. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life
