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  COMMUNION
  by D.L. Moody
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Summary: D.L. Moody emphasizes the necessity of full communion with God
for spiritual protection and purity in daily life.

Topics: "Communion with God", "Living a Christ-Centered Life"
Scripture References: Psalm 91:1, Matthew 6:33, John 15:4, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, Colossians 3:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 4:8, 1 John 1:7

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D.L. Moody emphasizes the importance of living in full communion with
God, urging believers to allow God to influence every aspect of their
lives, from daily habits to conversations. He warns that even small
distractions can hinder this communion and encourages Christians to
prioritize Christ in their hearts. Moody illustrates that just as a
small insect can thrive in polluted waters by gathering a protective
layer of air, believers can shield themselves from the world's
negativity through prayer and communion with God. He reminds us that
true Christianity is the manifestation of Christ in our daily lives, as
exemplified by Daniel's purity in Babylon.

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COMMUNION

Do not shrink from the thought of living in full communion with God. Be
decided to let God draw nearer and nearer and put His holy finger on
every detail of your daily life, on every detail of your daily work, on
every detail of your daily habits, of your conversation, your reading,
your writing.

Very small things can hinder full communion with God. Let us be united
that our Lord and Master shall have the first place in our hearts.

The believer should ever remember that Christ is his life, and that
Christianity is nothing less than the living exhibition of Christ in his
daily walk.

COMMUNION WITH GOD

Among the forms of insect life, there is a little creature known to
naturalists which can gather around itself, a sufficiency of atmospheric
air, and so clothed with it, descends into the bottom of the pool; and
you may see the little diver, moving along dry, and at its ease,
protected by his crystal vesture, though the water all around be
stagnant and bitter.

Communion with God, and prayer is such a protector. A transparent
vesture, the world sees it not, a real defense, it keeps out the world.

By means of it, the believer can gather so much of heavenly atmosphere
around him, and with it descend into the putrid depths of this
contaminating world, that for a reason. No evil will touch him, and he
knows when to ascend for a new supply.

Communion with God kept Daniel pure in Babylon.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/dl-moody/communion/
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