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... self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (NIV) Ephesians 4:22-24
Christians are admonished to continually move up in their spiritual lives. This is a command, not an option for ...
Hopeful realities
“…I will bear the Lord’s wrath… He will bring me out into the light; I will see His Righteousness.” (NIV) Micah 7: 9
Life may not come to us as easy as we wished it would be. Sometimes the troubles ...
Overtaken by blessing
... the world has been overtaken at a later date (through faith in Christ and His righteousness) - Romans 4:3, Galatians 3:6, Genesis 15:6. So, what do we say about us (present-day Christians) who desire so ...
Boast only in Christ
... I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the Lord." (NKJV) Jeremiah 9:23-24
Humans often pride themselves after attaining some ...
How beautiful are those who preach the Good News
... was a preacher of righteousness. He needed 120 years to build the ark because his full-time job was preaching. Building the ark was only done in his spare time.
What David did with Bathsheba and to ...
Finding satisfaction and fulfillment in the Lord
... for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:6-8
Finding ...
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; ...
You have overcome
... in charge is demanding.
Dear reader, you would agree with me that we currently living in a world where the line separating unrighteousness and righteousness is very blur. And this enables Christians ...
In the secrets of hearts
... him during his suffering, Job’s faith and righteousness were equally questioned and tested by the evil one.
In the end, Job understood the sovereignty of God (His decisions and His plans for Job’s life). ...
Doing what is right
... and as a standard for righteousness. King Asa became a great king in the kingdom of Judah and the divine assessment of Asa’s rule was that he did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, generally.
God ...
Walking in the Spirit
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry (NIV) Ephesians 4:26.
God from creation has been in constant union with all his creation especially with human beings. ...
Fighting temptation
... which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you have come to obey from your heart the pattern of teaching that has now claimed your allegiance. You have ...
To be angry is easy
... righteousness God desires."(NLT) James 1:20
Anger may be defined as the thoughts, feelings, physical reactions, and actions that result from unacceptable behavior by others. Anger is almost always a ...
It will destroy you completely
“But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips." (NIV). Colossians 3:8.
The Apostle Paul through the inspiration of ...
The Path to Righteous and Happy Living
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins. (NIV) Proverbs 29:22.
In my opinion, to be happy is to suffer less. If we are not capable of transforming the pain within ...
Anger Recycling
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry (NIV) Ephesians 4:26.
Bible Reading: James 1:19-21
Like all emotions, anger serves a purpose, typically alerting ...
Slow to anger
... to the early church, wrote, "Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath". I'm sure he saw this modelled in Jesus many times over. Respectful listening keeps anger under control and promotes righteousness. ...
God's business is your busines
"But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (NIV) Matthew 6:33
Christians today have long forgotten our purpose on earth. We wake up every ...
Do not worry
... we can equally decide not to worry. It is unnecessary to worry with the Omnipotent God as your Father. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you ...
The cost of discipleship 2
... (seek first the kingdom and His righteousness- Matt. 6:33). Attend all the church services, hunger and thirst after righteousness. Love the law of God and seek opportunities to study and learn it. Being ...