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... with the Almighty. Our faith in God is dependent on our knowledge of Him. We can only please God and be acceptable for higher works through faith in God. Our virtues should demonstrate the kind of faith ...
The pain of bearing sin
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”” (NIV) Galatians 3:13
“Now Jesus was perfectly holy. He hated ...
Be truthful
... of righteousness" (NKJV) Ephesians 6:13-14.
One of the virtues we need to live with as Christians/children of God is to be truthful. Being truthful means being honest or accurate with oneself and others; ...
Resist him
... herewith encouraged to put these good virtues to use so as to draw away from the evil one (1 Peter 5:8-9).
When we stay vigilant, sober, humble, tact, meticulous in all our endeavors, we distance ourselves ...
Effective Christians
... with the Almighty. Our faith in God is dependent on our knowledge of Him. We can only please God and be acceptable for higher works through faith in God. Our virtues should demonstrate the kind of faith ...
Maximizing Our Love Ability
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (NIV) Colossians 3:14
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” ...
Being an example
... it is usually the older men who lead. Paul himself, by the time of this letter, was old. Timothy was comparatively young. Notwithstanding, Paul admonished him to be of good standing with these godly virtues ...
Overwriting - the godly approach
... vices and cling to godly virtues.
As the writer admonishes, it is about time we show more kind-heartedness, compassion and forgive one another as often as necessary so as to live peaceably with all men ...
What fills your thoughts?
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; ...
Recapturing Christian Virtue in our modern world
... many passages in the scripture, not least in the epistles or letters written by the apostle Paul we’re called to develop virtues (the fruit of the Spirit) through the help of the Holy Spirit. It is only ...
The pain of bearing sin
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”” (NIV) Galatians 3:13
“Now Jesus was perfectly holy. He hated ...
Resist him
... herewith encouraged to put these good virtues to use so as to draw away from the evil one (1 Peter 5:8-9).
When we stay vigilant, sober, humble, tact, meticulous in all our endeavors, we distance ourselves ...
Difficulties abound in life, but take heart! (Part 1)
... over us and will never leave nor forsake any (Heb. 13:5). Tribulation produces a cascade of virtues including perseverance, proven character and hope (Rom. 5:3,4). And through it all, Job got drawn to ...
Maximizing Our Love Ability
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (NIV) Colossians 3:14
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” ...
The Love of Money
... virtues are trampled upon because money is at stake. Family and friendship have been broken because of money. The world now rates money above all other things and sadly, the love of money is slowly gaining ...
Love with Joy
... Many people want to receive love but few are willing to give out love. It has been said that love is the soil from which all the other virtues of spiritual fruit grow. “Love is not one virtue among a list ...
Resist him
... herewith encouraged to put these good virtues to use so as to draw away from the evil one (1 Peter 5:8-9).
When we stay vigilant, sober, humble, tact, meticulous in all our endeavors, we distance ourselves ...
Be truthful
... of righteousness" (NKJV) Ephesians 6:13-14.
One of the virtues we need to live with as Christians/children of God is to be truthful. Being truthful means being honest or accurate with oneself and others; ...
Maximizing Our Love Ability
“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (NIV) Colossians 3:14
“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” ...
The Love of Money
... virtues are trampled upon because money is at stake. Family and friendship have been broken because of money. The world now rates money above all other things and sadly, the love of money is slowly gaining ...