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... the selfish and hard heart with tenderness and be willing to help nurture the hearts of others (1John 3:16-18). Tender and receptive hearts forgive others for their wrongs. (Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:12-13). In ...
What is Your Excuse?
... for the job.
John (has an explosive temper) and James (sons of Zebedee) are selfish and put their interest first.
Thomas is indecisive and doubtful about his own life.
James (son of Alphaeus) and ...
Seven Gospel Imperatives
... for the gospel (21-22). The Lord will at some point change our plans, but He does use them to advance the kingdom.
#6. Expect disturbances (23-27). People have hidden motives and selfish interests and ...
He shares in our sorrows
... does not only teach us about trust in God but his unselfish love for us. Jesus was moved by the tears of those he love (in this case: Mary, Martha and the people weeping). When we allow God to take control ...
For we are brethren
... other Christians. Christian fellowship goes beyond just coming around other believers to communicate and contribute to the ministry. It actually removes selfish, secular and artificial distinctions generally ...
True forgiveness
... we offer is superficial, and it is given with a selfish motive. We say that we forgive, but when the least little friction arises, how quick we are to resurrect past grievances. We like to "bury the hatchet" ...
Obedience for an Inheritance
... useless, too - and a miserable way to live." (Ecclesiastes 4:8)
Unfortunately, the picture above in verse 8 is how we believers are living in the house of God. We are selfishly amassing wealth on this ...
Can I be Trusted?
... the responsibility that comes along with the blessings that God gives us and how we must fight against the message of this world to focus only on ourselves. Instead of being selfish, we must be willing ...
A Loan to God
... or normal in a society”. I personally feel very good about lending to God because somehow the Almighty who created the whole universe can actually be in debt to me. I know it’s very selfish but who wouldn’t ...
Who is your friend?
... evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, ...
Is Marriage Redefined?
... laws and instructions to deceive mankind. Sometimes the truth is reduced, extended or massaged to suit the enemy and the selfish interest of man. A typical example is the definition of marriage today. ...
True forgiveness
... we offer is superficial, and it is given with a selfish motive. We say that we forgive, but when the least little friction arises, how quick we are to resurrect past grievances. We like to "bury the hatchet" ...
Seven Gospel Imperatives
... for the gospel (21-22). The Lord will at some point change our plans, but He does use them to advance the kingdom.
#6. Expect disturbances (23-27). People have hidden motives and selfish interests and ...
A Tender Heart
... the selfish and hard heart with tenderness and be willing to help nurture the hearts of others (1John 3:16-18). Tender and receptive hearts forgive others for their wrongs. (Eph. 4:32, Col. 3:12-13). In ...
I am better off
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. "(NIV) Philippians ...
Showing care when it hurts
... a young man who boasted to do anything requested by his fiancé. The lady asked something really unusual and selfish from his man: “I want the bleeding heart of your mother”, she said, with a charming wink. ...
Refocusing
... at the expense of others, we become isolated, selfish and everyone loses.
Romans 12 offers a good reminder for Christians on how God wants His people to interact with each other. We see in Romans 12:3 ...
The welfare of others
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves." (NIV) Philippians 2:3
Bible reading: Philippians 2:1-11
Young Maxwell entered the mall ...
Building a Guard
... to person. It could be lust, greed (selfish ambitions or motives – pursuing selfish short-term success), pride of life, etc. I believe you know the area in your life that tempts you or easily besets you. ...
What do you pray for?
... in which a nation was under Aliens invasion. The adults were killed, and the children were harnessed and used as slaves. These kids worked for the Aliens as machines for their selfish constructive works. ...