The Heaven Answer Book

How do we stay on course so we keep spiritually strong and aren’t diverted from the path to Heaven that God has for us?

T he time to deal with spiritual danger is before it happens, so be on the alert. You’ve probably heard the old adage “forewarned is forearmed.” This is also true spiritually. Think about how different King David’s life would have been if he had guarded against the temptations of middle age. Instead his life became a downward spiral of irresponsibility, adultery, murder, and heartache (2 Samuel 11–12). The Bible says, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). Strengthen your commitment to Christ— now . Don’t wait until the storms of temptation, or sickness, or old

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