Doing good involves doing what is right, fair, and in the best interest of others. It includes both words and deeds. 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (ESV) 14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, […]
To be a Christian, is to be a servant. That is what we were called to be when we obeyed the gospel. We were called to follow in the steps of Christ, the one who served in a greater way than anyone before or after Him. Mark 10:42-45 (ESV) 42 And Jesus called them to […]
Our relationship with one another in the body of Christ is critically important. Our oneness and unity lead others to believe in Jesus. John 17:20-21 (ESV) 20 “I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, 21 that they may all be one, just as […]
The church is the body of Christ, and every member is important and vital to its overall growth and well-being. This being the case, we should recognize the worth of every member. It has been said that everybody is somebody in Christ’s body, and that is absolutely true. Paul confirmed it to be so (1 […]
In a world where immoral principles are universally promoted, the characteristic of purity cannot be overvalued. Today, from a moral standpoint, what is right is called wrong, and what is wrong is called right. Isaiah warned about a world like this. Isaiah 5:20 (ESV) 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, […]
Sincere followers of Christ have always been known for their diligence. The Greek word for diligence is spoudē and denotes two main ideas. First, to do something with diligence is to do it with speed and zeal. This is what God’s people are accustomed to doing when it comes to carrying out His divine will. […]
Are you a patient person? We would all probably admit to losing our patience from time to time, but that does not make us impatient. The question is, does patience characterize us? It should, and, if we are Christians, it does. To lack patience is to reject the Word of God. Do you remember the […]
The Greek word for “meekness” and “gentleness” is often the same (prautēs) and means to be mild and humble. This is a characteristic that all true Christians share because it was the character of Christ. Matthew 11:28-29 (ESV) 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. […]
In this world of sin and temptation, temperance is very much needed if we are to maintain our faithfulness to God. The devil is doing all he can to devour our souls, separating us from God. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, […]
The possession of truth is the greatest possession of all. It does not matter what people say against us. It does not matter if we are forced to stand alone. If the truth is on our side, we can stand tall and with confidence. Never is this more true than when considering the truth of […]