Here is another vivid contrast between living by the old covenant of law versus living by the new covenant of grace. God's holy law is a "ministry of condemnation," which exposes the bankruptcy of man's resources. God's glorious grace is a "ministry of righteousness," which offers the richness of God's resources.
OSWALD CHAMBERS
It is not what a man does that is of final importance, but what he is in what he does. The atmosphere produced by a man, much more than his activities, has the lasting influence.
OSWALD CHAMBERS
For the past three hundred years men have been pointing out how similar Jesus Christ’s teachings are to other good teachings. We have to remember that Christianity, if it is not a supernatural miracle, is a sham.
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There is no condition of life in which we cannot abide in Jesus. We have to learn to abide in Him wherever we are placed.
Feeling overwhelmed and scrambling to get a better fix on the problem, they will do the only safe thing: they will pull back and assume the stance of objective analysts,” says Mike Mason. “Naturally they will go about this in a very warm and godly way with the best of intentions. Yet, without realizing it, by their clinical theorizing, they are effectively withdrawing their human affections, their very friendship, at a time when intimate friendship is most needed.
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There is nothing, naturally speaking, that makes us lose heart quicker than decay—the decay of bodily beauty, of natural life, of friendship, of associations, all these things make a man lose heart; but Paul says when we are trusting in Jesus Christ these things do not find us discouraged, light comes through them.
Have you ever been taught humility by the Holy Spirit the hard way? What did you learn and how did it change you? Come share with us! We want to hear from you!
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Do you start your prayer with, “Father…”? Or “Abba”? Or an intimate name for God? If not, what would change if you addressed Him as your heavenly dad?
What does the name “The Lion of the Tribe of Judah” mean to you? How does it possibly change your view of Jesus?
Inhale… You are my salvation. Exhale… I will trust You and not be afraid.
Breathe in, breathe out. Breathe in God’s truth. Breathe out trust. The truth is that we don’t know what’s best for us. Sometimes what seems horrible and painful to us is what God is using to change us, grow us, and help us. Not everything is good, but we have to have faith that our God is good and will use everything for good.
“The truth is, of course, that what one regards as interruptions are precisely one’s life.” - C.S. Lewis
No Matter How BAD Things Get, NEVER Doubt GOD'S POWER and PROMISE to Make All Things Work Together For Your GOOD!
"GOD NOT ONLY ORDERS OUR STEPS, BUT HE ALSO ORDERS OUR STOPS.
MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW ALL OF HIS INSTRUCTIONS.
"May Your LIFESTYLE Preach LOUDER Than Your LIPS!"
"CHECK UP ON YOUR 'STRONG FRIENDS', THEY MAY BE HOLDING IT TOGETHER IN FRONT OF YOU, BUT COULD BE WEAKENING BEHIND CLOSED DOORS."
"What God KNOWS about me is more important than what others THINK about me."
"PRAYER IS THE BRIDGE THAT CARRIES YOU FROM PANIC TO PEACE. TRAVEL IT OFTEN!"
"He who does not serve God where he is would not serve God anywhere else." — Charles Spurgeon
"Every Christian is bound to minister in his day, both to the church and among unbelievers." — Charles Spurgeon
"There is no moment in our life in which we can do without God's constant upholding." — Charles Spurgeon
"The gospel is a very fearless gospel, it boldly proclaims the truth, whether men like it or not." — Charles Spurgeon
"Predestination presides over every motion of the fin of every minnow." — Charles Spurgeon
"All the studies in the world are vain, compared with the study of Christ crucified." — Charles Spurgeon
"We are all too much occupied with taking care of ourselves." — Charles Spurgeon
"He loved us so as to die for us. We can be sure that his love will never die." — Charles Spurgeon
"While we are crying to Christ to be sanctified, may we not doubt his power to sanctify." — Charles Spurgeon
"The subject of the Bible is grace." — Charles Spurgeon
"Prayers are instantly noticed in heaven." — Charles Spurgeon
"The gospel is all about Christ from beginning to end." – Charles Spurgeon
"A hasty man never is a wise man." — Charles Spurgeon
"Many people will do almost anything except think." — Charles Spurgeon
"It is a marvel of mercy that the sun should rise on the rebellious sons of men." — Charles Spurgeon
"You must study and labor to understand the faith." — Charles Spurgeon
God doth continue to forgive the sins of those that are justified; and, although they can never fall from the state of justification, yet they may, by their sins, fall under God's fatherly displeasure. —Westminster Confession, XI.V
"Like Christ, we do not need to take hold of victory through violence. We have no need of the spear. Our victory is secure in the one who disarmed death." Read “Saul, The Spear, And The Disarmed Rulers: A Literary Motif” by David L. Taylor
The true function of the teacher is to create the most favorable conditions for self-learning. True teaching is not that which gives knowledge, but that which stimulates pupils to gain it. Howard Hendricks
No man was ever kept out of God’s kingdom for his 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴; many are for their 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴. —Puritan John Trapp, Commentary Upon the Whole Bible, on 1 John 1:8
Suffering gives us a history with the Holy Spirit. We learn that He is the Comforter. We learn that He is faithful to strengthen us for the trial. And we, in turn, can share that comfort and strength with others who need it. Chuck Smith
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"Preaching that involves the imagination as well as the mind and the emotions will encourage balanced spiritual growth." - Warren Wiersbe
Lay yourself at the feet of the blessed Jesus. He can, he will, if you believe on him, abundantly pardon you. George Whitefield
One compromise here, another there, and soon enough the so-called Christian and the man in the world look the same. -A.W. Tozer -
The word alone is to be arbitrator in the things of God. -John Owen -
We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition when infinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to go on making mud pies in a slum because he cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easily pleased.
C. S. Lewis
You have to come to the empty stage before you “want,” and you have to “want” before you can be filled.
The Christian must recognize that these are no degrees in
right and wrong.
~Donald Grey Barnhouse~
As Christians, no matter what we do, we must have accountability, so we can have clean hands before the Lord and before man. No accusation should stick to us.
Sow seeds of hope and enjoy optimism. Sow seeds of doubt and expect insecurity.
God's holy law is a "ministry of condemnation," which exposes the bankruptcy of man's resources. God's glorious grace is a "ministry of righteousness," which offers the richness of God's resources.
"If you want to help someone give them hope."- Tom Ziglar
Gayle Erwin wrote a book on Leadership. The biggest point in the book is Leadership by example. He says that the best example of leadership for example is Jesus when he washes the feet of his disciples. The teaching is to serve. A politician is a public servant and should serve the people not the party, a pastor should serve the people and not expect to be served.
A leader who does not like to serve suffers very little.
When you’re busy judging people, you have less time for loving them.
Here is another vivid contrast between living by the old covenant of law versus living by the new covenant of grace. God's holy law is a "ministry of condemnation," which exposes the bankruptcy of man's resources. God's glorious grace is a "ministry of righteousness," which offers the richness of God's resources.
Consecration isn’t our giving anything to God. It is our taking
our hands off what already belongs to God.
~Walter B. Knight~
"America needs God more than God needs America. If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under." Ronald Reagan
Only that prayer which comes from our heart
can get to God’s heart.
~C. H. Spurgeon~
People will put themselves in a place of vulnerability and then are shocked when they fall.
If you're looking for grace -- true favor and blessing -- look no further than to the Lord's favor. If you're looking for genuine peace in your life, look to Jesus who gives you His peace that passes all understanding.
Mike Macintosh
We all have lots of opinions. But how many people are truly faithful, reliable, dependable and trustworthy? When direct Biblical instruction isn't available, what are your criteria for seeking advice? Is the advice giver Christ-centered?
"For every blessing that God gives you, comes with responsibility" -
Twenty times in the New Testament, Jesus issued a compelling & challenging invitation to follow him. Jesus isn't interested in fans or enthusiastic admirers. He wants COMPLETELY COMMITTED FOLLOWERS.
We must learn to adopt a mindset that seeks to turn bad things good and to make good things better until perfection is reached. Even if perfection isn’t reached in your lifetime, what’s the harm in striving for it?
If you’re considering ministry, work hard in the work the Lord has given you today, no matter what it is.
“Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s little nut that held its ground.”
There's unparalleled power in the words you say to each other. Nobody has access to his/her heart the way you do.
Plus, words spoken cannot be retrieved. They can't be taken back!
Trying to “fix” another person will only add to my anxiety. Letting Jesus work on me is where real progress can happen.
Go beyond yourself and consider your neighbor. “Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
Sometimes suffering occurs to get us back on the path -- Jesus' path. The point of suffering is not the pain -- it's to focus us on Jesus -- maybe it's time for you to bring ALL of your focus to Him?
If you get too familiar with a leader, you may see their weaknesses and be tempted to think they are no longer anointed by God. Do not lose your godly fear of them and come to the point where you think God is not speaking to them anymore, but He is speaking to you!
If Americans could just grasp even a part of the magnificent holiness of God, this nation would shake with people falling prostrate in worship and adoration. Because when you truly concentrate on God’s holiness, His moral perfections, and absolute purity, the only appropriate response is humble adoration.
America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea.
~Katherine Lee Bates~
As we look at a frightening world, we can have courage—not because of who we are, but because God is with us.
When a society rebels against God's design for marriage & family don't be surprised when that society murders 63 million babies in 50 years.
This is Evil!
Elijah Bragg
“Death” is a believer’s transition out of a dying world into a world of light and life. No wonder Paul says, “To die is gain” (Phil. 1:21).
Randy Alcorn
"The first hour of the morning is the rudder of the day."
—Henry Ward Beecher
God promises to be our comforter and help, but we have to give Him an opportunity to do just that.
Disobeying God is the same as telling Him to hold back all of the blessings that come with obedience. That is not only stupidity, it's insanity.
~Joy Dawson~
rebelliousness and disobedient actions will have consequences.
Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, but being a Christian should make you want to go to church.
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