In the early days of the PS1, “fighting games” really rose to prominence, but becoming good at my favorite games in the genre such as Soul Blade, the Tekken series, and WrestleMania the Arcade Game required me to do more than just button mash my way to victory… I had to go to my local bookstores, gaming stores, and even magazine racks to hunt down and find strategy guides, books, and articles that contained the secrets to playing these games successfully. To truly master them I had to seek, learn, and apply the “combos” that were the keys to conquering the most challenging battles in the game. Trying to play these games without being armed with these combos was a fool’s errand… in the words of G.I. Joe, knowing truly was half the battle.

The Lord’s commandments in the Bible aren’t designed to steal our fun or take our joy… they are the real-world “combos” that contain the secrets to enjoying abundant life on this planet and into eternity. Many times my real-world challenges aren’t the result of enemy attacks… just the outcome of my own failure to follow the written “combos” He provided in His Word. Let’s take time today to seek out the wisdom that contains the keys to winning our daily battles by hiding His words in our hearts and following them… they are the exclusive path to victory.

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:9-11

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. 1 John 5:2-3

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