“There dwelt a man in Babylon, called Joacim: And he took a wife, whose name was Susanna, the daughter of Chelcias, a very fair woman, and one that feared the Lord. Her parents also were righteous, and taught their daughter according to the law of Moses.

Now Joacim was a great rich man, and had a fair garden joining unto his house: and to him resorted the Jews; because he was more honourable than all others. The same year were appointed two of the ancients of the people to be judges, such as the Lord spake of, that wickedness came from Babylon from ancient judges, who seemed to govern the people. These kept much at Joacim’s house: and all that had any suits in law came unto them.

Now when the people departed away at noon, Susanna went into her husband’s garden to walk. And the two elders saw her going in every day, and walking; so that their lust was inflamed toward her. And they perverted their own mind, and turned away their eyes, that they might not look unto heaven, nor remember just judgments.” – The History of Susanna 1:1-12

The coolest little story from the Apocrypha! Protestants don’t believe the Apocrypha to be part of the Bible as other believers in Jesus Christ do in other areas of the globe but for me it is clearly a piece of literature that is heavily influenced by the Scriptures. Very enjoyable to read and this story is really a neat one. Only one chapter long…

Check it out online sometime…

“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: but I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.” – Jesus Matthew 5:27-30

“I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.” – Jesus John 8:24

Don’t die in all your lusts but rather turn to Jesus believing and die in the faith struggling unto death against sin!

“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.” – Hebrews 12:4

“If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” – 1 John 1:8-10

“And thou shalt call His name JESUS; for He shall save his people from their sins.” – Matthew 1:21

Fight the good fight and keep the faith and God bless you as you do! Not by might or strength but by my Spirit thus saith the Lord!