Truth is, going by the law, the Pharisees were right, however the law wasn’t serving its purpose because no one could follow it fully, not even the self-righteous Pharisees who were trying to stop Jesus from doing good on the Sabbath. Jesus was introducing something new; grace over law, mercy over law, compassion over religion, love over norms. The love and compassion of Jesus was shining so brightly over the law.
Join me as I share 7 bible-based thoughts on how to get answers to prayers, as well as highlight the importance of speaking in tongues.
Where is the mind? It is a component of the soul. The soul consists of the thought bank, feelings and decision making power.
God TESTS us, and unlike temptations which come from the enemy to make us sin, Tests from God act as refining or purifying processes with the intended aim of building character, patience, perseverance, subsequently leading to perfection and completeness.
When a young man wants to propose to a young lady, he might choose to package the engagement ring in a beautiful attractive and alluring box. The box, inspire of how beautiful it looks, is not the main gift, his target is to deliver the contents of the box to the lady he loves.
VICTORY is the identity of every child of God. Victorious Christian living should be a way of life for every believer. As believers we should enjoy victory in Christ; overcoming in all things, dominating our world, ruling and reigning in life. First John chapter 5, verse 4 tells us this much, emphasizing that faith is the victory that overcomes the world. In addition to faith, I share other keys to living a life of victory in Christ below…
"For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." I John 5:4
I have drawn from scriptures, 5 keys to living a life of victory in Christ. Faith, being aware of our identity in Christ, having a consciousness of the God who lives in us, walking in love and never giving up on hope.
Here are 5 Keys to Enjoying a Victorious Christian Life -…
You can reference the additional scriptures listed above. They will shade more light on the relationship between faith, love, being God conscious, hope and an acute awareness of one’s identity in Christ.
“Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him.” I John 5:1
“Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.” I John 3:1
“You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” I John 4:4
“And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him.” I John 4:16
Additional scriptures………………….
2 Corinthians 5:7
2 Corinthians 5:21
Romans 5:5
John 13:35
John 14:27
Deuteronomy 7:9
Shalom!
That’s why Jesus came; to destroy the works of darkness (1 John 3:8), abolish the requirements of the law (Colossians 2:14), take away the curse (Galatians 3:13-14), and instead of that sin/ death experience, He introduced the grace/life way of living (Romans 5:20-22, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 15:22).
It is a waste of time to get up early and stay up late, trying to make a living. The Lord provides for those he loves, even while they are sleeping.”
Whatever you do in Word or Deed, do all in the name of Jesus.
Dissatisfaction with life, desperation, anxiety about how to make ends meet, can all result in Discontentment with life and with the Christian faith.
This experience which can see someone moving downhill spiritually doesn’t happen suddenly, no, it’s usually a process.
Find out how to recognize if you’re on a spiritual decline and how to handle it in this Second Part of the Study Series; ‘The Gains of Contentment’…..
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