“Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”“ (I Corinthians 15:33) It is important to have friends. Good friends. Godly friends. It is also important to be a good friend, to be a godly friend. Proverbs 27:17 says that “as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another”. When we have godly friends, andContinue reading “Choose Your Friends Wisely”
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Significance – Expect God’s Reward
“Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) To get the most out of life, you must live your life for something bigger than yourself. Every man needs a transcendent cause to live for. Expecting God’s reward is our transcendent cause. Expecting God’s reward meansContinue reading “Significance – Expect God’s Reward”
Be Humble
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.“ (Proverbs 16:18) Jesus said that whoever humbles himself as a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matt 18:4). In Micah 6:8 we read that God calls us to “do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God”. God hates prideContinue reading “Be Humble”
Trust God
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.“ (Proverbs 3:5-6) Knowledge has increased dramatically in our century. We know more and more about the world around us and we have better and better accessContinue reading “Trust God”
Attitude is Everything
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the formContinue reading “Attitude is Everything”
Get Wisdom
“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.“ (Proverbs 3:13) For whatever reason, foolishness is bound up in children. As you mature as a man you must learn to set aside childish things and become wise. Wisdom is God’s instructions for living a life of significance – eternal significance.Continue reading “Get Wisdom”
Perseverance – Stay the Course
“But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.” (Luke 8:15) Never give up, never surrender (Galaxy Quest). Staying the course means persevering in good times and in bad. We are told thatContinue reading “Perseverance – Stay the Course”
Relationships are the Main Thing
“Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be upon your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house andContinue reading “Relationships are the Main Thing”
Taking Every Thought Captive
The Bible teaches us to take “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”. What does this mean, and how do we do this effectively each day? What did Jesus teach us about how we do this? Taking “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” may be one of the most important things weContinue reading “Taking Every Thought Captive”
Living for Eternity
What does it mean to “Live for eternity”, to “Live with an eternal mindset”? How can we be more content in our lives? How can we become more appreciative of the life we are living? What is the key to enjoying every day to the fullest, no matter what happens? How can we face disappointment, disaster, setbacks, even tragedy, and remain encouraged and optimistic? Looking at the story of the Exodus sheds light on one of the keys to “Living for Eternity”.
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