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... prevailing in the world. Thus, there are no social classes in Christian fellowship.
There are many blessings and benefits we gain through fellowship with brethren. For example, during worship services, ...
Christianity must cost you something
... life for God’s sake.
Paul said he considered whatever was to his profit a loss for the sake of Christ (Phil 3:7). Peter once enquired of The Lord: ‘We have left everything to follow you! What then will ...
What do you have?
... what they had and God used that to perform miracles that benefited them and their loved ones:
1. Exodus 4:1-17: Moses had a rod which became a miraculous tool to deliver Israel.
2. 1 Kings 17:8-24: ...
Taking a Stand
... he feared to be victimized and probably lose his position. He was a secret disciple of Jesus (John 19:38). After Christ’s death, he came out boldly to declare his faith and gave the Messiah a befitting ...
Blessing to the City
... house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." (NIV) Matthew 5:14-16
Godliness does not just benefit the individual. ...
Standing your grounds as a believer
... him from stumbling over a loose uniform. Without the belt, a soldier will not be adequately fit to go to battle. The sword and other important weapons are hanged on the belt of truth and this suggests ...
Looking for God’s purpose
... for these people.
Isn’t this story so fitting for our lives today? If you’re anything like me, you have been guilty of this same attitude from time to time. We get so caught up in our lives and what ...
Commitment by challenge
... Christ concerning what the Apostles benefits will be for committing themselves to him. The Apostles left everything to follow Christ. What are you willing to sacrifice to show your commitment to Christ? ...
The Path to Righteous and Happy Living
... of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the ...
The shinning stars
... in the dark. Unbelievers should be eager to be part of Christianity because of the activities and benefits Christians provide in the world.
How can you be a star and not emit light? How can you be a ...
The cost of discipleship 2
... Christ demands our all as the cost we will pay for discipleship.
The cost of discipleship is just minimal compared to the benefits. “But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. ...
Love and respect forgives
"Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting for those who belong to the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and never treat them harshly. Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord. ...
I love God
... and what we have been exposed to. Our love for people and items depends on how attractive they are to us and what we seek to benefit from them. Unfortunately, many things we love most end up in disappointment ...
Can God trust you?
... to fit in because he possesses great wealth. Does that mean we could do better with the little things we possess? Would God be able to say that “hey devil! no matter how much you defame him, disable him, ...
Planning your life without God
... and make a profit, whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It's even a vapour that appears for a little time and then vanished away”
Although we tend to make plans, we ...
God, kind or wicked?
... as kind is to be obedient to His word. Obedience to God is rewarded both on this earth as well as in eternity. Deuteronomy 28 spells out the earthly benefits of obedience to God and 2 Peter 3:13 also promises ...
Borrowed Faith
... as earthly privileges like royalty depend on lineage. A prince enjoys benefits through birthright, but in spiritual matters, no one inherits salvation or forgiveness by human connections (John 3:16). Even ...
The measuring line
... today’s world, truth is often treated as subjective, changing to fit personal preferences. But in reality, spiritual absolutes can only be defined by God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:16). It is the divine measuring ...
Two last words
“It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” ( NKJV) John 6:63
It is intriguing how the final words of the Old and New ...
Grow up (Part II)
... whole being, the lust of the eyes & flesh and the pride of life (1 John 2:16).
There are many benefits of growing unto maturity and godliness. Godliness is profitable for everything. Living mature godly ...