The Flesh- " It's hard out here for a Pimp"

Galatians 5:1
 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free,^[a] and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.

    There was  a movie years ago that featured Terrance Howard and he won an Oscar for his betrayal of the main character in Hustle and Flow.  In the movie, he portrayed a man that was trying to get his rap career started.  The movie follows his pursuit of his dream to become a rapper.  There  was a song in the movie that said, "It's hard out here for a pimp!'  I can't remember the rest of the lyrics but I was brought to think about that movie this morning.
    At some point in your Christian journey have you ever said, " Its' hard out here for a Christian!"   "This is just too much." or asked the question, “Does it take all of this?"  I have if you haven't. 
    This week we have discussed the flesh.  We have defined what it is and have given steps to resolve flesh issues.  If you have not seen the other discussions, they are posted on ww.godlykings.blogspot.com.         

 I want to here from you. Today, I am asking you this question , "Is it hard to be a Christian in 2012?" 

 I'm looking for pros and cons  with honest answers. Please send me your comment and I will share some of the comments tomorrow.    I really want to hear from you.  Please respond! Your opinion might be how someone else  feels and your comment can help someone who may not be further along in their Christian journey. 
      The scripture this morning talks about our "liberty."  The only way Christians can truly experience liberty is if we are honest enough to deal with those things that hinder and help us. 

Galatians 6:1-4

6 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. ² Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. ³ For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

⁴ But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

Tomorrow, lets all edify each other.  Send me your comment to post. You can remain anonymous or just say okay to use your name.   The point is  to let your comment be from your heart. Are we in this together or not? You answer!

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Brother Clarence
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