“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.” – Colossians 3:13 Don’t be caught off guard. The departed would know better how costly ignorance of this instruction can be. For all the good any human can do or be, […]
FORBEARING AND FORGIVING MAKE FOR TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Read More »
“For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God:” – Exodus 34:14 There is a nature in every man and woman. Not just a nature, but an attribute, when we come to understand the Fountain from which this obtains its roots. Does the very breath of our
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“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” – Matthew 5:44 Approach this from the angle of love and understanding. Embrace a deep sense of reverence for the Authority from Whom this
EVEN YOUR ENEMIES AS WELL MUST BE LOVED Read More »
3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:” – Romans 5:3-4 Doesn’t this sound all too familiar? And this day’s scripture is reminiscent of a fearsome yet domesticated creature that has lived through time and the ages. A vivid description of the
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“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.” – Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;…” is how most often
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“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 Matt.6:33, for those who have come to realize, holds the key to every desire in life. Beyond mere words of scripture, it is a lifelong practice in itself. This portion of the
THE KINGDOM OF GOD FIRST, THEN ADDONS FOLLOW Read More »
“Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;” – Psalm 33:18 God is Lord to all, good and bad, But like that father with a soft spot for a particular child among the rest, He singles out the meek. These ones that hear and follow His
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“There is none holy as the Lord: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.” – 1 Samuel 2:2 Put it in a song, Pray it on a mountain. Or, you may simply choose to confess it as it is. No matter the approach you adopt, the substance of this
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“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” – Colossians 4:5 A word of admonition for Christians; Let the Christ in the faith you profess be clearly evident for all to see. And this, both in words and in deeds. Endeavour to become the irresistible scent of attraction that lures unbelievers to
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10 Fear God! That is the conclusion of the matter. This is without prejudice to how successful you are in life. If you don’t have due regard for God or acknowledge His existence, you are adjudged by
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