Many nations are proud of their highways, expressways that connect important cities. They run for hundreds of miles, and are wide enough to have 6 or 12 lanes of traffic. The bible teaches another highway: “The highway of the upright turns aside from evil; whoever guards his way preserves his life.” (Proverbs 16:7) Narrow gate: […]
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Waiting for Christians is fruitful and brings a person to a place of usefulness and productivity. However, there are people in the world who wait, but are of no worth. Convenient season: Paul spoke with Felix about righteousness, temperance and judgment. He was afraid, feared God, understood the message, but did not want to surrender
One so-called preacher said he would break the skulls of those who criticize him. And he asked the crowd to respond with Amen, and the crowd shamelessly did. How low have the churches fallen from their spiritual, moral, and holy status? Violence, bloodshed, and destruction are not in the toolkit of a Christian. Vengeance belongs
Dr. Howard G. Henricks wrote: “I want to recommend a cord of three strands- a Paul, a Barnabas, and a Timothy. An older man building into your life, a soul brother to keep you accountable, and a younger man whose life you can build.” This is great counsel for all people of God because a
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A mega church leader boasted that it never visited the homes of its congregation. Sadly, he did not take lessons from the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ. He visited homes and sometimes preached to only one woman, healed the sick, and accepted feasts in homes. Mary and Martha: The Lord visited the home of
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God is not pleased with repetitive words, empty words, meaningless words, and words only from lips. (Matthew 6:7) By words and sacrifices, the people of God made Him weary or annoyed or irritated, as God does not get tired. Isaiah accused Israel and today His Church for being hard-hearted. (Isaiah 43:22-24) Not called me: The
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The disciples of the Lord are compared to a Roman Soldier in his full armour. Paul writes that disciples should wear the spiritual armour saturated with fervent prayers. (Ephesians 6:13-18) If only one aspect of the armour is given more importance, that would lead to an unbalanced and irrelevant Christian life. Helmet: The salvation or
God’s work is always complete, finished, wholesome and perfect. Wholesome peace: The Lord Jesus Christ is the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) His death, burial, and resurrection reconcile repentant sinners with God by faith. Hence, a sinner could enjoy peace with God. (Romans 5:1) The peace that the Lord grants us is incomparable with what
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One politician wanted to get power by showing his Christian birth and affiliation. So, he campaigned on social media, attracting Christians. One lay leader with prophetical insights confronted him, asking him if he was really a Christian. Truth: Christians believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. (John 14:6)
There is temptation to stand in awe, shocked, shaken, and without knowing what to do, when some miracle or great or glorious event happens. Nevertheless, these things happen for us to learn, grounded in faith, and move with hope. Shepherds: The angels appeared to the shepherds in the field. They received a message from God
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