Last week we looked at the Greek word apherontes eis, which translated literally is “away from look toward.” And we shared how we must look away from certain things if our eyes are going to focus on Jesus Christ. This week Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James share specific things we must look away from.
First on the list is the temptation to long for the old life. This common refrain is found in the book of Exodus. The Israelites complain that life in Egypt was better than walking in the desert with God. The Christian can be tempted to look fondly upon life before Christ. We must fight this.
Second on the list are sins that perhaps were not very tempting at one time, but they are now. It will be impossible to run the race of life with Jesus if we hold on to sins such as greed or the idolization of people’s opinions.
The third item to look away from are the good things. Paul said he counted all things as rubbish. He was willing to let go of all he knew previously, all his “right” upbringing, in order to gain Christ. If we as individual Christians or careful churches take pride in our past relationship with God, we will not run today’s race well.

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This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:13 – 12:04)Elections in South Africa, Mexico, and India: Legitimate and Illegitimate Elections and the Largest Democratic Vote EverWhy Mexico May Elect a Female President Before the United States by The New York Times (Natalie Kitroeff and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega)Part II (12:04 – 23:25)Teachers and Parents Battle in California, and Children are Caught in the Crossfire: Drama Unfolds with Various Battles Over Transgender Issues and Parental RightsProposal to limit transgender youth rights fails to qualify for California’s November ballot by LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)California bill aims to end school gender notification policies — and protect teachers by LA Times (Mackenzie Mays)Part III (23:25 – 26:02)Melinda French Gates Announces $1 Billion to Abortion Rights: New Philanthropy Organization Raises Awareness to the Battle We FaceMelinda French Gates to Donate $1 Billion to Groups Supporting Women, Abortion Rights by The Wall Street Journal (Alyssa Lukpat)Sign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.
PART I (4:11 – 4:11)
The Chief Justice Speaks: He Knows the Credibility and Integrity of the Supreme Court Are at Stake

Press Release by The Supreme Court of the United States (Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.)

PART II (12:21 – 12:21)
‘The Judgement to Choose to Abort a Child’: President Biden Accidentally Speaks the Truth about the Pro-Choice Movement

Statement by President Joe Biden by The White House

Remarks by President Biden Before Air Force One Departure by The White House

PART III (15:60 – 15:60)
We Will Know Where Every Senator Stands on This Issue? Democratic Senate Majority Leader Promises Legislation Codifying Roe v. Wade

Senate Democrats will Force Republicans to Vote on Abortion Rights by The Hill (Alexander Bolton)

PART IV (19:3 – 19:3)
The Washington Post Reports Some World Leaders Alarmed at Possible Overturn of Roe and Casey Decisions — This Deserves a Closer Look

World Leaders Alarmed by Possible Overturn of Roe v. Wade by Washington Post (Ellen Francis and Amanda Coletta)

PART V (25:32 – 25:32)
New Documentary Would Have Viewers See Modern Gender Theory in the Prehistoric Era — Who Knew Bone Fragments Could Reveal So Much?

Prehistoric Women were Hunters and Artists as well as Mothers, Book Reveals by The Guardian (Daniel Boffey)

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