A foundation of Love
... is all for nothing. Third, even if we are the type of people who are very sacrificial with our bodies and possessions, but our sacrifices are without love, we gain nothing from our giving.
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He shall direct our paths
... ours to God, He directs our paths, though the road may be slimly or sketchy. We are, therefore, entreated to give our all to God by presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1). Man, ...
The cost of discipleship 2
“When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "Peter answered him, "We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?"” (NIV) Mathew 19:27
In any work or profession, there are periods ...
Managing Expectations (II)
... in the age to come, eternal life.” (NKJV) Mark 10:28-30
Peter’s question was honest—what is the reward for following Jesus? Many who sacrifice for God’s kingdom wonder the same. Jesus assured Peter ...
But it seems right!
... follow Him, he walked away sorrowful (Matthew 19:16-22). What seemed right—his wealth and self-righteousness—was actually keeping him from God’s kingdom.
Again, Saul believed offering a sacrifice instead ...
Be willing to change
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the ...
Living a day at a time
Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God...This is why it ...
He shall direct our paths
... ours to God, He directs our paths, though the road may be slimly or sketchy. We are, therefore, entreated to give our all to God by presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God (Romans 12:1). Man, ...
God wants full custody
"But dear brothers, you are not in the dark about these things, and you won’t be surprised as by a thief when that day of the Lord comes." (NLT) 1 Thessalonians 5:4
By God’s grace, we have been called ...
Taking God personal
... happiness at all times. We are willing to sacrifice for people to be happy even though these same people end up disappointing us.
We love and care so much about our family members we pray the bond to ...
Saved for good works
... world. But a miraculous work was done on our behalf through the sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ. By His death on the cross, He extended to us the incomparable riches of His grace. In return, He calls ...
The principle of purity- Part 1
... and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good." (Titus 2:11-14).
Christians are commanded to present their bodies as a living sacrifice that is “holy, acceptable ...
Rely on God’s wisdom
... for life and demonstrating it in their lifestyles.
As the saying goes, “there can be no victory without sacrifice”, therefore to get godly wisdom and its associated blessings you must seek it earnestly. ...
A man's wisdo
... anger control them. The end, in most cases, was fatal. Cain the brother of Abel became jealous of his brother when his own sacrifice to God was rejected and Abel's was accepted, and he killed him (Gen 4:5; ...
Giving it all to God
“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (ESV) Matthew 22:37
In our everyday life, we say something like giving ...
God’s Abomination
... Are you a lying tongue?
We live in a society where the innocent who cannot pay are often “sacrificed”. We have heard of numerous cases where people who did not commit the offense they were charged with ...
Love is hard work
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (KJV) John 15:13
Love is kind, love is patient, love is long-suffering and it keeps no record of wrong. Perhaps ...
But for Love
... He actually sacrificed His only son through death so you and I can be free from sin and gain eternal life. This sacrifice is incomparable and all He requires in return is that we love Him and keep His ...
Your choice, your responsibility
... hard work and serious studies, marriage requires commitment, working demands sacrifice and selflessness, parenting invokes a sense of responsibility and vigilance, Worshiping God requires commitment, dedication, ...
The Work of Christ
... sacrifice for our sins.” (NIV) 1 John 4:9-10
Today, I would like us to consider the idea of going to work. Now I know that a job is a real blessing and I am very thankful for the one I have but I would ...