Scripture: “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples if you love one another” (John 13:34-35 NIV). Relationships are our most valuable asset but sometimes the most difficult to maintain. John 13:34-35 teaches … More Love Commandment: The Intent of the Heart
Recently, I asked a very wise woman this question, “What is it about the flesh that makes us cater to it?” Her reply: “We live in it, and we cannot escape it.” – Mrs. C.A.
His master said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matt. 25:21 ESV). Every man that strives for mastery is temperate in all things. The Bible teaches us that our responsibility as believers is … More Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!
Angels are heavenly beings superior to human beings in power and intelligence. However, seeing that they were created by God, they are not all-powerful or all-knowing; (Ps.103:20; 2 Thess. 1:7). Therefore, their knowledge is limited and does not compare to our Omniscient Creator.
Scripture: Do not be deceived, God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap (Galatians 6:7). To deceive someone is to mislead, beguile, or defraud by trickery. Spiritually speaking, deception is more profound than merely being tricked or lied to. Anyone who resists God risks falling into spiritual deception. King … More How to Avoid Spiritual Deception
You will recognize them by their fruit. A good (healthy) tree cannot bear bad (worthless) fruit, nor can a bad (diseased) tree bear excellent fruit (worthy of admiration); (Matt. 7:16a, 18 Amp.). What exactly did Jesus mean when He said, “You will know them by their fruit?”
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they … More BE THE LIGHT
Scripture: For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and … More Do Not Tempt Me!
Love is a spiritual gift given to believers by the Holy Spirit; (1st Cor. 12:7-11). Galatians 5:22-23, provides a list of spiritual fruit developed by the Spirit as we mature spiritually. The list consist of love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and temperance. It’s a nine cluster of spiritual fruit that is … More 10 Ways to LOVE
“GOD IS AN ALL-CONSUMING FIRE” The glory of the Lord rested on Mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it. To the children of Israel, the sight of the glory of the Lord was like a devouring consuming fire; (Ex. 24:17).
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