When people speak bad of you, pray for them. It says more about them than it does about you. Christians are called to build up, not tear down. Your identity is secure in Christ, pray that theirs would be too.
The emphasis is on the misconception that one must change the entire world when, in reality, impacting just one individual within a specific group can spark a transformative movement. Discipleship is a catalyst for modification, where one person pouring into another initiates a ripple effect. The essence of obedience lies in recognizing that the world does not revolve around oneself; rather, it's a story written for all but not about any single individual. This realization prompts a shift in perspective towards outward focus and a desire to positively influence even just one person.
Pornography is a toxic poison that corrodes the soul, distorts relationships, and undermines the dignity of both viewer and subject alike. #pornography
Do you want to know if the Holy Spirit is in your Church? See if there is a conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment. If this is not the case, your church is operating in the flesh, not the Spirit (John 16:8).
Good, patient work over a long period of time can yield extraordinary results.
Regardless of what corner of the world God has placed you in, don't grow weary in doing good.
"But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve...
But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24: 15
“many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” Philippians 3:18-19
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If this describes your friends, do not be deceived— a companion of fools suffers harm. (Proverbs 13:20, Psalm 1:1, 1 Cor 15:33)
It is impossible for a believer, no matter his experience, to keep right with God if he will not take the trouble to spend time with God…spend plenty of time with God; let other things go, but don’t neglect Him. - Oswald Chambers
What do you need to let go of today?