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... we fall into trials and temptations we turn to ask ourselves, Why me? What wrong have I done?
The account of Job is one of the good examples that are related to the age-old question, "Why does God allow ...
In Christ, there is only one choice
... many life decisions and choices to make but in Christ those decisions become easy to take because the only choice we see as Christians is the choice with Christ as the focus. Let us look at some examples ...
Salt of the Earth
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV) Matthew 5:13 ...
The true life
... examples of wealthy people whose lives have become rich and fulfilled because of their benevolent spirit. Most of these people are not Christians per se but they are living up the Christian principle in ...
Have you been of assistance to your neighbour today?
... he gave a ride to comes to mind and then I drive off. There are other scary examples that make it difficult to help a stranger but this must not deter us from doing good. Let us start doing good within ...
To be angry is easy
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All around us, we can see and experience the obvious examples of anger that often harm not only others but the angry individual as well – unrestrained and recurrent violence towards others, verbal and ...
Being an example
... these and several other virtues as love, faith and living a pure life in the sight of God and men, we would continue to journey on as the light of this world.
May God help us to be good examples to ourselves ...
Grow up (Part II)
... our growth in the Lord and bear fruits for the world to feed on. There are many aspects of our lives that need to be controlled for us to experience growth. Examples include the tongue which controls the ...
Does Jesus oppose earthly treasures?
... the Bible presents examples of rich godly men. Abraham was very wealthy and he was called a friend of God too (2 Chr. 20:7). Job would have been a billionaire in our days. He enjoyed the blessings of a ...
The cost of discipleship 2
... with the call. I must be willing to give up what I am in order to become what I will be according to Albert Einstein.
Let us consider the following biblical examples:
Apostle Peter left the fishing ...
The awesomeness of God
... A few biblical examples include the story of Daniel in the lion’s den (Daniel 6), Jews versus Haman (book of Esther), and Nehemiah versus Sanballat and Tobiah (book of Nehemiah). I believe there are situations ...
God, kind or wicked?
... to perish but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). He is kind and He would want everyone to be with Him in glory. Let us give Him no reason to be unkind towards us.
There are several examples ...
A foundation of Love
... (NIV) 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Why do we serve others? There are probably many reasons that could be listed. Some examples might include: “because I like to impress others” or “because I know that I am ...
Praising God
... are in. Paul and Silas are perfect examples and motivations for us. Praising God opened doors of opportunities for Paul and Silas to evangelize and convert souls for God. That would not have happened if ...
The most shameful and stigmatized death: death on the cross
... be the word of God and nothing else! Below are examples of encouraging words you could use to beat the world with:
God is with us always and knows what we are going through.
He will not let temptations ...
Will somebody somewhere somehow please love me?
... God’s love as he wrote: “What is mankind that you make so much of them, that you give them so much attention?” Job 7:17.
Beloved, these are a few examples to prove that someone far greater (God) loves ...
Life's enticement (II
... He can set forth the way out of temptation. Yes, He does, there are several practical things the scripture says we can do to overcome temptation. Examples include
Recognize our human tendency to be ...
To be angry is easy
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All around us, we can see and experience the obvious examples of anger that often harm not only others but the angry individual as well – unrestrained and recurrent violence towards others, verbal and ...
Salt of the Earth
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV) Matthew 5:13 ...
Have you been of assistance to your neighbour today?
... he gave a ride to comes to mind and then I drive off. There are other scary examples that make it difficult to help a stranger but this must not deter us from doing good. Let us start doing good within ...