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VOID IF DETACHED
When we buy pillows, upholstered
furniture, even stuffed animals,
etc., sometimes they come with a
tag attached, which warns
against removing them. They
usually contain contents and
care of the item purchased.
There might even be a warning
“Under Penalty of Law” included
on the tag. The seller is the
warned against removal. Only the
buyer can remove the tag.
Others items we purchase may
have a component that comes with
a warning “Void if detached.” To
keep the warranty in force,
these instructions must be
followed; otherwise, it will be
invalid. It may contain other
warnings on small doors or
compartments that must be opened
only by a “qualified service
person.” If these instructions
are not followed, there would no
guarantee that the seller would
assume any responsibility for
repair or maintenance.
We, as Christians, are under a
“warranty” issued by our
“Manufacturer” and are under
eternal warranty. In our case,
the Manufacturer and the Buyer
are the same; it's a corporation
with a single stockholder—God.
The Stockholder, CEO and
Chairman of the board consist of
God the Father, God the Son and
God the Holy Ghost, and all
decisions are made by this
Board.
The Buyer purchased all rights
to the product (us) and paid
such a high price (Himself) that
no one could bid against Him. He
has exclusive rights to the
original product and to the
revisions He chooses to make;
and assumes all responsibility
for the maintenance.
For the product to function
properly and in accordance with
its purpose, it is necessary for
its “tags” to remain attached.
The warranty will be null and
void if tag is removed. We are
labeled by our Maker; He has a
claim on our lives; because He
bought us and made us part of
His firm. We have become so
special to Him that He will
never put us on the market to be
sold!
Satan has put forth his best
offers for our souls, even using
subterfuge and dishonest
business practices to try to put
us on his shelves to be sold to
the highest bidder.
But—Hallelujah!--our Creator and
Keeper refused to give us up!
Our “tags” are permanently
attached, labeling our
contents--the image of our
Redeemer, Jesus Christ.
We are so special to our Buyer
that we are on display in His
trophy room. His record keeper
lists our victories and awards.
Our previous defeats and loses
have been stricken from the
record permanently and totally
destroyed, never to be
retrieved.
Jesus said He was the “vine” and
we are the “branches” and would
produce His fruit. We bear
fruit, which is defined by the
essence of the vine: Love, joy,
peace, longsuffering, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control. These
“contents” are shown on our
“tags,” not to be detached; and
make up the logo of the
corporation. The logo is known
the world over, and there will
come a time when only those
wearing His labels with
authentic contents will be
allowed in His Corporation. All
others will be banished forever.
It is absolutely essential that
we remain attached and our
tags/labels are intact. We must
keep in mind that only the
Manufacturer/Buyer has the
authority and expertise to open
any compartments that need
maintenance.
Wear your label confidently and
proudly. You are part of a
corporation that will never file
for bankruptcy, will never go
out of business, will never have
a corrupt CEO and the stock will
never lose its value.
Delores Adams
June 4 2003
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Alice's Legacy
Remembering Alice
The "Handkerchief" has been
anointed and prayed over by
several believers who care about
you and want to help you realize
your full potential in Christ
Jesus Our Lord.
~The
Ten Commandments~
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