Posts Tagged ‘ Lifestyle ’
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Matthew 5:14, ESV
Do you live a life that points people to Christ? Is it evident you are a Cbrisitian?
Live out your faith. People should know you follow Christ.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
Psalm 23:4, ESV
Things go wrong in this world. We can be comforted knowing God is in control and may even be using the events to make us more Christ-like.
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9, ESV
Both as Christians and not, we continue to sin. It is in our nature until Christ returns.
But, by Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, all our sins – past, present, and future – are forgiven if we trust Him, confess, and repent.
For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you
Matthew 6:14, ESV
Refusing to forgive others may show that you are not saved.
The forgiven person desires to share God’s grace with others.
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7, ESV
Our world is hostile toward God and His people, so let the Holy Spirit guide us in all wisdom, power, and love to share the Gospel with this world.
If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
John 15:7, ESV
When are seeking God and His righteousness, we will want the things He wants and want to ask for the things that line up with His character and will, not selfish desires or unjust, evil requests.
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:2, ESV
Our world will need constant prayer until Christ’s return, so let us constantly and boldly seek God and thank Him for His power and promises.
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Acts 1:8, ESV
The greatest reason we receive the Holy Spirit is to share the Gospel: the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus for our forgiveness.
If anything is taught as more important, that is a false Gospel from a false spirit.
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger
Ephesians 4:26, ESV
There is enough in this world to make us angry, and that we are right to be angry about. Our anger should not control us or lead us to break God’s Law or forget the image of God in others.
And of we only get angrier and bitter, give it to God and find good ways to help the situation.
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
Isaiah 41:13, ESV
God is nearest the lowly, it is said. Yet, God is omnipresent – everywhere. We are more aware of Him when at our lowest.
That is when we get ourselves out of the way and listen to the One comforting us and guiding us in truth.
a simple man of God 