Trapster

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October 22-23
Keep me safe from the traps set by evildoers, from the snares they have laid for me. Psalm 141:9

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Galatians 6:1

AOL news writes:
"When it comes to speed traps set by law enforcement to snare unsuspecting drivers, it turns out that drivers are trying to help other drivers slow down and avoid the hefty tickets.
One such county where there has been a kind of headlight driven on-road social network has been Volusia County, Florida where some 2,900 motorists earned tickets between 2005 and 2009 for flashing their headlights at other drivers to warn them of the approaching speed trap.
The police didn't like being ratted out, so they issued tickets to the whistle-blowers turned headlight flashers." A lawsuit has ensued claiming flashing headlights to other drivers is protected under the First Amendment and should be considered free speech.
The amazing Apple company has a program on their iPhones called: Trapster. It not only shows you were radar is set up, it also shows you which intersections have cameras and if they are actively recording.

The Bible is full of warnings. Moses warned and warned the Israelites. Noah was warned and took it to heart, building the arc. Paul lived and breathed to warn us!

So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears. Acts 20:31

Jesus has an important warning recorded in Revelation 22:12:
Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.

We need each other's warnings, expressed in love. Passionate preaching from our church pulpits on the woes of our ways and not just ear tickling is imperative to our spiritual growth. Thankfully, we live in a country where Christian broadcasting is allowed and throughout the week we can tune into shows with great biblical teaching and sincere trap warnings!

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