Until an individual begins to understand that ministry starts with sacrifice, using personal resources and expecting God to make things possible as you persevere, nothing will happen in the kingdom of God. We must kill ourselves for the Gospel before we can be fruitful.
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Wrong orientation is dangerous. The scribes and Pharisees who questioned Jesus were genuine and sincere but wrongly oriented. This is why I don't joke with learning from Jesus, the authentic authoritative source.
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Genuine growth starts when you accept who you are and you are proud of your background no matter how humbling and simple it is. Lost of self identity is a defect to growth.
No matter how long a piece of wood stays in the river, it never becomes a crocodile.
If you donβt change your inner self and make the right decisions, luck and mere association will not push you up. Favour and prosperity are not airborne conditions or infectious mechanisms.
Meeting the rich, successful, powerful, and influential people on daily bases do not make you one of them. It is about what you learn and how you implement it that causes transformation in your life. Be humble and live within your means no matter your circle of friends.
Think about somebody who thinks life is all about what you personally put in by way of effort in comparison with one working on the conviction of faith and reasonβ¦
If you are ashamed to publicly acknowledge your helpers, you insult them twofold. Then you act dishonestly by taking help from where you consider unfit.
The untold law of material giving is that we do not give that which makes us miserable and poor the next minute. There must be something left after giving.
I lose nothing by wishing people well; lose nothing when others grow and become great. Indeed, when people shine, it doesnβt dim my light. It is better for me to see my real nature and appreciate my uniqueness as I see the gracious glory of others.
Be free spirited, avoid being pressured, go your own pace. Success comes with plans and dedication and not with competition and stress. Like Jesus, let people keep their opinions about you but never sacrifice your mission.
I learn a lot from people who outshine me. I enjoy to see people achieving and doing great stuff in life. I have no room for jealousy; that is why I keep growing.
Nooooo! There is nothing wrong in obtaining physical benefits and blessing. The starting point should however be a proper alignment with God and the effect must be the glorification of God. Know God first and seek all others in order to serve Him well.