The shinning stars
... the 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
The twentieth century is full of massive competition, ...
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Can I be Trusted?
... nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...
Seek first the kingdom and live righteously
... word. It is not human righteousness, for even our righteousness is like filthy rags in the sight of God.
“We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing ...
The year 2025
... them laugh, etc.
May I remind you that if you want to live a full life, then do something for someone to say, “God bless you". The return of your good deeds may not be money or a physical item. The “God ...
New Direction
... No matter how people misinterpreted and responded to your good deeds in the past, you can still do more for Christ. We should love our fellow humans like Christ loved us (John 13:3).
Let us hope to grow ...
I will enter His gates
... God for. Recount the Lord’s wonderful deeds and let us enter His gates with thanksgiving in our hearts (Psalms 9:1b; 100). In case you recount that this has been a bad year for you, remember it could have ...
Will all good people be saved?
... goodness. If people could be saved by their good deeds, then it would not have been necessary for Christ to die for our sins. The Apostle Paul wrote: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and ...
Saved for good works
... humble servants, for He bought us at a great price.
It’s important to remember that we are created by God for good works, not saved by them. Salvation is a gift of grace, not a result of our deeds. Our ...
Sustaining grace for difficult times
... deeds and words of love and grace. With this, I begin to truly understand God’s grace. He told Paul, his grace is sufficient for him (2 Cor. 12:9). So, in my difficult moments, I seek the grace of God ...
For you have been saved by grace, not of works
“You must warn each other every day while it is still today, so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when ...
He makes Himself mighty through you
“These are the words of Him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts, no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open ...
Lord, I invite you
... eagerly invite Him into our hearts or the situation we are battling with. At that point, we can just say, 'Dear Lord, I invite you to move me to more love deeds' (Mark 12:30-31) Amen!
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Maximizing Our Love Ability
... you that all your good deeds will not go unnoticed by God and I assure you that you will be rewarded only if you don't relent, but continue the good work to the very end. May we not luck love, kindness, ...
Knit together in love
... the actions of Paul, to know, understand and practice true love. When we love one another, we owe them good deeds, not just flattery words. We need to go the extra mile to show our love to our fellow brethren ...
Seek first the kingdom and live righteously
... word. It is not human righteousness, for even our righteousness is like filthy rags in the sight of God.
“We are all infected and impure with sin. When we display our righteous deeds, they are nothing ...
Committed to good works
“He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds” (NLT) Titus 2:14.
“So let’s not get tired of doing what ...
Can I be Trusted?
... nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...
Encourage one another
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you ...
The man who abounds with blessings
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Our God owns the whole world and every good thing comes from him as well. He wouldn’t have anything than to see us rich in everything (good deeds)(Jeremiah 29:11). However, what makes riches wrong for ...
Overcoming Anger Made Easy
... angry thoughts and deeds. We are encouraged to seek God's help because He cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7).
Forgive the person who caused the anger (Eph. 4:32). We need to keep praying for the strength to forgive ...