#exhortation in righteousness

[thinkingonscripture]

God Uses Bible Teachers to Help Us Grow Spiritually

Almost anyone can be used by the Lord to communicate divine revelation. Even a jackass can be the mouthpiece of God (Num 22:28-30). Biblically, Christians are directed to “teach and admonish one another” (Col 3:16), which shows that all believers can teach and counsel one another with the Word of God. Of course, this assumes they’ve been “constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the…

[coffeeman777]

What do you do when prayers feel like they’re hard to pray? My prayer life has always been tumultuous and recently, I’ve found it hard to pray out loud. I’m so exhausted and nothing is changing. I know God will fulfill His holy will in my current situations, but I’m struggling to trust Him. When I pray, I feel such a heaviness and have so many doubts. Others are praying for me, but I do not feel helped or loved. I feel so alone and yet I know I am not. I’m not depressed, I’m not hopeless, but there are long moments where I just feel so alone and fearful and heavy.

Romans 8:26-28

"26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose."

John 15:1-2

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit."

Hebrews 12:3-11

"3 Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons?

“My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord,

nor be weary when reproved by Him.

6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves,

and chastises every son whom He receives.”

7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but He disciplines us for our good, that we may share His holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it."

When I'm in that place, I go to the Scriptures to be reminded that God is in control and knows what He's doing, that He is faithful, and good, and compassionate, and that He knows what I'm going through and that He loves me.

These are the times when prayer is most important. When you feel empty, exhausted, and heavy, like you're pinned down under a gargantuan weight, that's when prayer really matters. You have to fight through the feelings and pray anyway. I know, that's much easier said than done. It's so hard to do when it feels so useless. But we have to walk by faith and not by sight. We can't let our feelings dictate our behavior. The purest worship we can offer the Lord comes out in moments like these.

If you can't form the words to pray dynamically, then pray traditional prayers, or pray the psalms. Be honest with the Lord and tell Him what you feel. And confess that you're going to trust Him anyway. No matter how you feel, stay the course. This time will come to an end, it won't last forever. At the right time, God will move. He will answer you, He will keep His promises and show you His faithfulness, and you'll come out better than when you went in. And when He does, publicly thank and praise Him for all He's done.

I know it's hard, believe me, I feel for you. But hang in there. The Lord will come through for you, and be glorified in you. I'm praying for you too!

Be blessed!

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The Grace of God teaches Us

11 For the grace of God, which brings salvation for all men, has appeared; 12 Teaching us that, having denied ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live moderately and righteously and godly in this present world, 13 Looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our Savior and great God, Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave Himself for us, so that He might redeem us from all lawlessness, and might purify for Himself a unique people, zealous of good works. 15 Speak these things, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. — Titus 2:11-15 | A Faithful Version (AFV) Holy Bible, A Faithful Version © 2020 A Faithful Version. All Rights Reserved. Cross References: Exodus 15:16; Exodus 19:5; Psalm 67:2; Matthew 12:32; Acts 17:30; Acts 24:25; Romans 8:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; 1 Timothy 4:12-13; Titus 1:13

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"How Grace Works" Titus 2:11-15

[hiswordsarekisses]

“Oh… that’s just Old Testament” they said… “Oh,” replied the New Testament:

“And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again. Others were tortured, not accepting deliverance, that they might obtain a better resurrection. Still others had trial of mockings and scourgings, yes, and of chains and imprisonment. They were stoned, they were sawn in two, were tempted, were slain with the sword. They wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented— of whom the world was not worthy. They wandered in deserts and mountains, in dens and caves of the earth.” Hebrews‬ ‭11‬:‭32‬-‭38‬

“And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.” Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭5‬-‭8‬ ‭

“Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.” James‬ ‭5‬:‭10‬-‭11‬

“The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not by its own will, but because of the One who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies.” Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭16‬-‭23‬

“It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. Your Word is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.” Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭71‬-‭72‬

“Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word. You are good, and You do what is good; teach me Your statutes.” Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭67‬-‭68

“Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us.” Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭5‬

“or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭7‬-‭10‬

[lilgreeneyes71]

Good works are a result of salvation

Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might (be careful to maintain good works). These things are good and profitable unto men.

Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, (zealous of good works).2.15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.

2 Corinthians 5:9 Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

2 Timothy 3.16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:3.17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished (unto all good works).

James 2:14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,2:16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.2:18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.2:20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?

[gatekeeper-watchman]

Daily Devotionals for November 18, 2024

Proverbs: God's Wisdom for Daily Living

Devotional Scripture:

Proverbs 28:13-14 (KJV): 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 28:13-14 (AMP): 13 He who covers his transgressions will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes his sins will obtain mercy. 14 Blessed (happy, fortunate, and to be envied) is the man who reverently and worshipfully fears (the Lord) at all times (regardless of circumstances), but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.

Thought for the Day

Verse 13 - Anyone who thinks he has not sinned is deceived. The Bible says that all have sinned and come short of God's glory. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God" (Romans 3:23-25). By His death, Jesus made atonement for the sins of all mankind. Anyone can be pardoned if he turns to Christ and repents. When two Christians cannot fellowship, it is because one or both of them are walking in darkness in some area of their lives. "If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (John 1:5-10).

We can have fellowship with Christ only by dealing with our sins. When we sin, we are not to hide, ignore, or excuse it. We are to confess and turn from it. Only then will we be cleansed from our unrighteousness by the blood of Jesus.

Verse 14 - The reverential fear of God brings blessing, but a hard heart brings ruin. If we do not respond to God in obedience when He speaks to us, our hearts will begin to harden. Each time we refuse to obey God, our hearts become a little harder. A person who continues resisting the Holy Spirit will make their hearts insensitive to God, and they will have no rest in their souls.

"Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, today if ye will hear his voice, Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness: When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years. Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, they do always err in their heart; and they have not known my ways. So, I sware in my wrath, they shall not enter into my rest.) Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called to day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end" (Hebrews 3:7-14).

Prayer Devotional for the Day

Dear heavenly Father, we are grateful that we can always come to You and confess our sins, and You will never turn us away, but will always extend mercy to us and deliver us from evil. Father, may we always be sensitive to the Holy Spirit's promptings, and obey You when You tell us to do something. We never want any hardness in our hearts toward the things of God. May we always stand before You with a reverential fear, knowing that You are all powerful and all wise. Lord, we declare, we will have no fear of what man can do to us, because our faith and trust are in You. We are grateful we can call on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and his Father. Amen.

[walkswithmyfather]

“Lately, I've come across a few people who don't know what the armor of God is.

The phrase “full armor of God” comes from Ephesians 6:13-17: “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

Ephesians 6:12 clearly indicates that the conflict with Satan is spiritual, and therefore no tangible weapons can be effectively employed against him and his minions. We are not given a list of specific tactics Satan will use. However, the passage is quite clear that when we follow all the instructions faithfully, we will be able to stand, and we will have victory regardless of Satan’s strategy.

The first element of our armor is truth (Ephesians 6:14). This belt immediately sets the believer apart from the world, since Satan is the “father of lies” (John 8:44). Deception is high on the list of things God considers to be an abomination. A “lying tongue” is one of the things He describes as “detestable to Him” (Proverbs 6:16-17). We are therefore exhorted to put on truth for our own sanctification and deliverance, as well as for the benefit of those to whom we witness.

Also in verse 14, we are told to put on the breastplate of righteousness. A breastplate shielded a warrior’s vital organs from blows that would otherwise be fatal. This righteousness is not works of righteousness done by men. Rather, this is the righteousness of Christ, imputed by God and received by faith, which guards our hearts against the accusations and charges of Satan and secures our innermost being from his attacks.

Verse 15 speaks of the preparation of the feet for spiritual conflict. In warfare, sometimes an enemy places dangerous obstacles in the path of advancing soldiers. The idea of the preparation of the gospel of peace is that we need to advance into Satan’s territory, aware that there will be traps. The message of grace is essential to winning souls to Christ, and we must be prepared with the gospel. Satan has many obstacles placed in the path to halt the propagation of the gospel.

The shield of faith in verse 16 “can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” When we bear the shield of faith, Satan can cast all the aspersions, doubt, and dismay he wants, but they will be ineffective. Our faith—of which Christ is “the author and perfecter” (Hebrews 12:2)—is like a shield, solid and substantial.

The helmet of salvation in verse 17 is protection for the head, keeping safe a critical part of the body. We could say that our way of thinking needs preservation. The head is the seat of the mind, which, when it has laid hold of the sure hope of eternal life, will not receive false doctrine or give way to Satan’s temptations. The unsaved person has no hope of warding off the blows of false doctrine because he is without the helmet of salvation and his mind is incapable of discerning between spiritual truth and spiritual deception.

Verse 17 interprets the sword of the Spirit as the Word of God. While all the other pieces of spiritual armor are for defense, the sword of the Spirit allows us to take the offense. The sword analogy speaks of the holiness and power of the Word of God. There is no greater spiritual weapon. In Jesus’ temptations in the desert, the Word of God was always His overpowering response to Satan. What a blessing that the same Word is available to us!

In verse 18, we are told to pray in the Spirit (that is, with the mind of Christ, with His heart and His priorities) in addition to wearing the full armor of God. We cannot neglect prayer, as it is the means by which we draw spiritual strength from God. Without prayer, without reliance upon God, our efforts at spiritual warfare are empty and futile. The full armor of God—truth, righteousness, the gospel, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer—are the tools God has given us, through which we can be spiritually victorious. Satan is a defeated foe.”

[From Got Questions via “Inspirational Bible Verses, FB”]

[albertfinch]

Exhortation - March 30, 2025

Matthew 16:24 - "Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Luke 14:27 - "Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." Luke 13:3 - "No, I tell you, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."

This is a time when we must move into a new dimension of prayer, where we are praying bold prayers based upon God’s covenant with us as we seek to bring forth the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19). Believe and His Spirit will make you bold so you will be effective in equipping and sending out other Believers so they will bear fruit that remains for His advancing Kingdom! Watch His fire fall upon your words! Hear the Spirit of the Lord declaring to you today, "Come forth!"  -- see in your spirit a sudden surge of God's power.

Affirming and meditating that you are the righteousness of God in Christ will cause all the blessing you seek to come after you and overtake you. You are standing at the threshold of God's glory!

The Lord Jesus was lifted up on the cross for the sake of giving spiritual life to men; likewise, if we desire to cause people to have spiritual life, we, too, must be lifted up on the cross so that we die to the self life so the Holy Spirit may flow out of us into the lives of others.

ALBERT FINCH MINISTRY

[christianbelievers]

PREPARE TO BECOME GOD’S NEW MINISTERS

PREPARE TO BECOME GOD’S NEW MINISTERS (NOW…AND IN THE 1000 YEARS REIGN)

If you are a born again believer, the Bible says that you will rule and reign with Christ. Are we prepared for that? I don’t think many of us can truly fathom what that means, but it still remains a fact written in God’s Word.

Perhaps I should have asked “Is God preparing you for that?” I believe that’s exactly what He’s doing. There are parables that God uses to help us understand how He’s doing it. You can find one of them in Matthew 25:14-30, and there is a similar parable in Luke 19:11-27, among others.

In the Parable of the Talents, from Matthew’s Gospel, a man going on a journey left three of his servants with some of his money, presumably to care for their master’s estate while he was gone. Each was given a certain amount “each according to his ability”. One man was given 5 bags of gold, the second 2 bags, and the third 1 bag.

"After a long time the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them.” (Matthew 25:19) The first man used his 5 bags of gold to gain another 5. The second man used his 2 bags to gain 2 more. The master was thrilled. To both he said 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!” In the parable from Luke, the 2 men were given charge of cities, 5 for the one, and 2 for the second man.

In both of the parables, the 3rd men that were called in said that they had buried, or hidden the money that they were entrusted with. They both called their master a “hard man”, and claimed to be “afraid” of him. They said “I knew that you are a hard man, harvesting where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed.” (Matthew 25:24) Both of these men’s share of the money was taken from them and given to the ones who had gained 5 bags more. But, not only were the bags of gold taken from the two men, they were also thrown out of their masters estates, and considered “worthless”.

So, what can we learn from these two parables? What did Jesus want the disciples, and us, to understand?

I believe the Lord wants us to understand first, that He wasn’t really talking about money, but knowledge, wisdom, and gifts that are to be used for His kingdom, such as evangelizing, and teaching. These gifts will help us to increase and build God’s kingdom. But there are many other gifts that God has endowed us with, but each according to our abilities. The list is long, but here are some of the gifts that some say are available within God’s Kingdom.

Prophecy, Pastor, Teaching, Wisdom, Knowledge, Exhortation, Discerning of Spirits, Giving, Helps, Mercy, Missionary, Evangelist, Hospitality, Faith, Leadership, Administration, Miracles, Healing, Tongues, Interpretation, Voluntary Poverty, Celibacy, Intercession, Exorcism, and Service. (This list is taken from the Wagner-Modified Houts Questionnaire)

Several of these gifts are disputed among some denominations, such as Miracles, Healing, Tongues, and Interpretation of Tongues. But I’m not going to debate any of the gifts. I only want to show the different ways that God uses us. One thing that I was surprised to see, is that Prayer was not in the list above. I personally think it’s one of the most important gifts of all. And is truly something that each of us can do, no matter what our abilities are.

In our preparation for ruling and reigning with Christ, I believe that these gifts will somehow help us now, and in the millennium, and perhaps even throughout eternity, but that is purely speculation on my part.

The first gifts that every believer receives from God are…the Holy Spirit, righteousness, grace, and eternal life. Glory to God and Amen for these wonderful gifts!

The Apostle Paul wrote on some of these gifts listed above. He said…

“In Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully."(Romans 12:5-8)

"Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles? Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret? Now eagerly desire the greater gifts. And yet I will show you the most excellent way.” (1st Corinthians 12:27-31)

In that 12th chapter from 1st Corinthians, Paul also tells us how important it is for all of us to work together, as one body in Christ. We all need each other, and the gifts that each of us has. That’s why he said “Are all prophets? Are all teachers?” God’s Kingdom needs ALL the gifts, not just those of prophet and teacher, and so on. And there are no small gifts in God’s Kingdom. Now, no matter how inconsequential your gift might seem, it is priceless to God, and should be used to the best of your ability. To do this, we must remain open and connected to the Holy Spirit who works in us to accomplish these things. One thing that we should remember, is that it is God who is accomplishing our good works in the Spirit. So, as the Word says…

“It is because of him (God) that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord." (1st Corinthians 1:30-31)

Notice the last verse of chapter 12… “And yet I will show you the most excellent way.” Now, turn the page… “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” (1st Corinthians 13:2)

Probably the most important trait that you and I can have as members of the Body of Christ is love, especially when it comes to using our gifts. We must try to have the same compassion for people that Jesus had.

God’s love often tears down barriers between people. And one important thing to remember, is that many in this world have not experienced a lot of love in their lives. I think that’s why Jesus was so successful when He talked with “tax collectors and sinners”. He didn’t look down on them, and neither should we. At one time we were all sinners, so we should have sympathy for others, no matter what.

Now, the man who went on the journey is a picture of Jesus when he ascended to Heaven. As Matthew Henry pointed out, these men knew that the “master” would be coming back, so they wanted to make sure that whether he came back in a couple of days, or a couple of months, they would be able to show him how diligent they were in putting his money to work.

I believe the Lord wants us to realize that being a Christian is not about just reading the Bible. It’s about becoming the Bible. It’s about learning to become more like Jesus. We should pray that our faith will be expressed in good deeds toward our fellow man, and especially towards our brothers and sisters in Christ, and for God’s glory, not our own. I remember being on a repair job several years ago, when a woman, in her 80’s, walked up and gave me a glass of water. She knew I was a Christian so she said…

“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward." (Matthew 10:42)

It may not seem like a lot, but in God’s eyes she was being obedient to His Word. This is all that He asks us to do…to be obedient to His Word. Remember…

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:29-30)

Many think that being a Christian means “rules and regulations”. The men who were only given one talent must have thought their masters were the same, all about “rules and regulations”, hard men. So they hid their talents, so they wouldn’t lose them. (Matthew Henry) Why these men thought this way about their masters is hard to say. But in this parable Jesus is comparing these men to people in the world who think being a Christian is hard, and that God is a God who throws lighting bolts at us every time we goof up. If that were the case I would be scorched beyond recognition.

But our God is a God of love. So, as the chapter about love says…

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” (1st Corinthians 13:4-8)

As I said, God’s love breaks down barriers. Perhaps you and I can break down a few of them before it’s all over.

The Apostle Peter wrote…

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” (1st Peter 4:7-11)

Note Peters first words above… “The end of all things is near.” How much closer can we be now to the end of all things if Peter said the end was near almost 2000 years ago?

It’s time for us to be preparing for God’s Eternal Kingdom. We can start by spending quality time with God each day in prayer and Bible study. I say study, because we need to go beyond just reading what the Word says, now we need to understand how to apply its teachings to our lives. The more we do that, the more we will begin to look and act like Jesus.

"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14)

Are you one of the few? Are you ready? Are we preparing ourselves for what God has planned for us? Will we rule over 10 cities, or maybe 5? With Christ in us we will rule and reign with love and compassion.

Right now, take a moment to pray. Ask the Lord how you can use your gifts. Is it by helping others, teaching them, encouraging them? The Lord knows the plans that He has for you.

“For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Ask Him to show you where, to whom, and how you can use your gifts. It won’t be long now until we hear those words… “Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master's happiness!”

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1st Corinthians 13:13)

God Bless!

[evangelistsampsonbello]

AMAZING NEW REVELATION AND MANIFESTATION OF POWER

The Power of God is beyond human understanding, for its manifestation amazes even the Faithful and marvels many committed to the service of the LORD because the ways and thoughts of our Heavenly Father are higher than ours (Is. 55:8-9). Witnessing the manifestation of the Father's great works in our lives and that of others, makes us channels of God's Word, testifying of His goodness as we share our encounters with others who need to be exhorted for help with their spiritual growth (1 Cor. 14:3).

Therefore, seeing signs and wonders done by the Father through the Holy Spirit at the authority of His Word, we should be encouraged to continue in the path of Truth and Righteousness - shown by Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, mercifully remaining intact vessels of His miraculous works, assigned to reveal the Love of the Father to all, proven to continue through the acts of His Disciples.

PRAYER: In Jesus' Name, thank You, LORD, Wonder-working God, for making me a channel of Your Word and marvelous works on Earth through the Holy Spirit who lives in me, keeping all who hear amazed, marveling at the awesomeness of Your Power. Blessed be Your Holy Name, for revealing afresh the great things You have done;

Hallelujah!

From Acts 2:7-11

https://thefountainoflifegospelministry.blogspot.com/2025/03/amazing-new-revelation-and.html

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Test example: Using ChatGPT to write a short sermon with suggested hymns:

Sermon: "The Sacred Spark of Individualism"

Dearly beloved, today we gather to reflect upon a gift as divine as it is challenging: the gift of our individual selves. In Romans 12:4-5, Paul tells us that "as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ." This, my friends, speaks to the unity of creation, but also to the diversity within it. Each of us is a singular expression of God’s will, endowed with unique talents, perspectives, and responsibilities. To embrace our individuality is not to stray from God’s purpose but to fulfill it. Indeed, when we celebrate our sacred distinctiveness, we reflect the infinite creativity of the divine.

Paul’s letter to the Galatians adds another layer to this truth: "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery" (Galatians 5:1). The freedom Paul speaks of is not merely freedom from sin but freedom to become who we are meant to be. It is in this spirit that the philosopher Aleister Crowley, in Liber al vel Legis, exhorted his readers to "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love under will." While we may quibble with his phrasing, the heart of this principle aligns with our understanding of Christian love: to act in accordance with our God-given will, guided always by love, is to live authentically and righteously. This authenticity is the soil in which our faith grows.

Lastly, let us turn to that curious modern parable, Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein. In this tale, the protagonist, a man raised on Mars, brings a fresh perspective to Earth, reminding us of the sacredness of individuality and the power of understanding one another deeply. He challenges those around him to "grok"—to truly and deeply comprehend one another. Let this serve as a call to us as well: our individualism does not separate us but enables us to enrich one another through our differences. To honor our individuality is to honor the divine image within us and to become a blessing to the world.

Let us now turn our hearts to worship through song. I suggest we sing the following hymns, drawn from the discography of Current 93, whose works often explore the delicate interplay of individuality and spirituality:

"All the Pretty Little Horses" – a reminder of the innocence and purity at the heart of our being.

"Black Ships Ate the Sky" – a reflection on the tension between unity and individuality.

"Soft Black Stars" – a meditative hymn inviting us to ponder the unique light we each bring to the world.

May these songs uplift your spirits as we go forth, cherishing the gift of ourselves and one another. Amen.

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GIVING: A MOTIVATIONAL GIFT OF GOD THE FATHER 3

5 SO WE, BEING MANY, ARE ONE BODY IN CHRIST, AND INDIVIDUALLY MEMBERS OF ONE ANOTHER. 6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if PROPHECY, let us prophesy in proportion to our faith; 7 or MINISTRY, let us use it in our ministering; he who TEACHES, in teaching; 8 he who EXHORTS, in exhortation; he who GIVES, with liberality; he who LEADS, with diligence; he who SHOWS MERCY, with cheerfulness. 9 LET LOVE BE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. ABHOR WHAT IS EVIL. CLING TO WHAT IS GOOD." Romans 12:5-9 (NKJV)

Major areas of Giving: (i) Tithing (Deuteronomy 26:10).

When you tithe, you lay the foundation for financial success.

Tithe is a tenth, ten percent, of your income that you give in the church you attend. You do it with love for God in your heart; in righteousness, faith, and cheerfulness (2 Corinthians 9:7). (ii) Offerings (Proverbs 3:9,10). a. Giving of offerings to the Missions. If you are not inclined or felt compelled to go, then send or support those who are sent with your money. The work of the Kingdom is the most productive, the solid business, that you can and should invest IN. THERE is no business investment as solid and certain as the work of the Kingdom, to be invested in (Matthew 6:19-21; Luke 8:1-3). b. Giving to the ministers of God (1 Corinthians 9:9-14; Galatians 6:6; Philippians 4:14-19). WHEN you give to your pastor, prophet, or whoever minister had been used to bless you, you had allowed God to release His blessings on you through this act. YOU provoked the anointing of God on a minister; your prophet or pastor, for blessings, through Giving. c. Giving to the Needy or the Poor: "IF YOU HELP THE POOR, YOU ARE LENDING TO THE LORD—AND HE WILL REPAY YOU!" (Proverbs 19:17 NLT). WHEN you give to the Needy or Poor, you have given God an opportunity to work with you on your finances—given Him the opportunity to bless you and also to help that person or people in need. BELIEVERS who are blessed with abundance are meant to serve as a hope for the Needy, Poor, or the Hopeless or Helpless: 12 BECAUSE I [Job] DELIVERED THE POOR who cried out, The FATHERLESS and the ONE who had no helper. 13 The BLESSING of a PERISHING MAN came upon me, And I caused the WINDOW'S heart to SING for JOY. 15 I WAS EYES TO THE BLIND, AND I WAS FEET TO THE LAME. 16 I WAS A FATHER TO THE POOR, And I searched out the case that I did not know" (Job 29:12,13,15,16 (NKJV). d. Giving as Praises to God.

Give as a praise to God for whatever you expected Him to do in your life. Do not be need consciously, but be seed consciously.

If you had a need, think of what to Give for the need in your life to be met. Not to be thinking or to devise in your own way, how the need would be met.

This is a spiritual principle, It could only be understood by those who are spiritual. If you asked an unbeliever or a natural person, or a carnal Christian or body-ruled believer, to give to have his or her need met, such could say you asking them to bribe God before they could receive from Him: 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God. 13 THESE THINGS WE ALSO SPEAK, NOT IN WORDS WHICH MAN'S WISDOM TEACHES BUT WHICH THE HOLY SPIRIT TEACHES, COMPARING SPIRITUAL THINGS WITH SPIRITUAL. 14 BUT THE NATURAL MAN DOES NOT RECEIVE THE THINGS OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD, FOR THEY ARE FOOLISHNESS TO HIM; NOR CAN HE KNOW THEM, BECAUSE THEY ARE SPIRITUALLY DISCERNED" (1 Corinthians 2:12-14 NKJV).

But the principle of sowing and reaping, sowing in order to receive does mean you are bribing God to receive from Him: "GIVE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE. YOUR GIFT WILL RETURN TO YOU IN FULL—PRESSED DOWN, SHAKEN TOGETHER TO MAKE ROOM FOR MORE, RUNNING OVER, AND POURED INTO YOUR LAP. THE AMOUNT YOU GIVE WILL DETERMINE THE AMOUNT YOU GET BACK"" (Luke 6:38 NLT).

No one can bribe God! (Acts 8:18-22). Giving is a biblical principle, like other principles that govern the world. There are natural principles, laws of nature, which If you decided to go against, you might have a dirge to sing.

The principle of Giving, sowing and reaping, is meant to give what you have as a seed and expect it to germinate, and produce the fruits to be harvested (Genesis 8:22).

The Kingdom principle to get your needs met is, God what would You want me to Give or Sow that I may have my needs met? (Luke 6:38).

You have a function in the body of Christ. Truly, some have the Gift of Giving as a motivational gift. However, every believer must be a Giver.

The major key to material or financial prosperity in the Kingdom is Giving.

The thought of prospering financially or materially without a genuine commitment to Giving could be a mirage or an illusion—hope or wish that cannot be realistic.

If you see someone who claims to be a believer in Christ Jesus, thriving and prospering in what he or she does, and such is not committed to Kingdom investments, Givings; the source of such a person's wealth or prosperity could not have been of God.

Because the pattern through which the person is being blessed, as a believer in Christ Jesus, does not agree with the Bible—is not consistent with the Word of God. And no experience can negate the Word of God!

Note: there are Teachings against the biblical principle of Giving, financial success, and this subject is being criticized now across the social media platforms. SINCE this piece is not taught that we might collect money from you, I want you to meditate or ponder on it before you discard it. WHATEVER you are giving, I want to encourage you to do it in your local church or to the ministry you had been blessed through.

You will not fail in Jesus' name.

Should there be any ailment in your body, receive your healing now in Jesus' name.

An end comes to that sickness in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. And the affliction will never rise again in Jesus' name. Peace!

STEPS TO SALVATION

Take notice of this: IF you are yet to take the step of salvation, that is, yet to be born-again, do it now, tomorrow might be too late (2 Corinthians 6:1,2; Hebrews 3:7,8,15). a. Acknowledge that you are a sinner and confess your Sins (1 John 1:9); And ask Jesus Christ to come into your life (Revelation 3:20). b. Confess that you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is Lord, and that you confess it with your mouth, Thus, you accept Him As your Lord and Saviour (Romans 10:9,10). c. Ask that He will write your name in the Book of Life (Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:8).

If you took the steps As highlighted above, It means you are saved—born-again. Join a Word based church in your area and Town or city, and be part of whatever they are doing there. Peace!

[just-a-silly-little-whumper]

(Mal)Adaptive

Masterpost | Read on Ao3

The pressure Matthias exerts on his children causes them to react in different ways. Or, sometimes, in exactly the same way.

For @whumpril Day 28: Fight/Flight/Freeze

Contains: Vampires, religious whump, minor character death, exhaustion, unhealthy eating habits, dissociation, parental whumper, mind/emotion control

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The cathedral in the city held a sermon about the scourge of undeath on a cool, misty morning.

It shouldn’t have bothered Renata as much as it did. The words were familiar; though the preacher was different from the one she was used to back home, the cadence and tone and message was one she had heard many, many times. In another world, it might have been comforting, a reminder of a home a quiet part of her still yearned for. But now, with everything Renata had become, there was no solace to be found in the Church of the Radiant Dawn’s exhortations on purity and light and repentance. All she could feel was the shame that sat in her stomach and the hunger that prowled under her skin and the anger that clenched at her unbeating heart.

She should have just left. Her mission was complete, the relic she had taken from one of the praying nobility tucked away safely in her bag. She had no reason to linger. It would only jeopardize everything she had come here to do. And when success was so valuable, so crucial, she couldn’t afford to take pointless risks.

And yet. She stared up at the preacher, so sure of his righteousness as he spoke of cleansing light and terrible darkness as though he knew what either of those things meant. As though the condemnation he so readily touted would actually help anyone, rather than helping tie the knot of a snare that was impossible to escape. As though one of the monsters he so hated weren’t sitting in his very cathedral, reflecting back the judgment he cast.

The city wasn’t that far from Matthias’s manor. If she made haste on her return, no one had to know if she stayed in the city a bit longer than she should have. And she was never one to leave well enough alone.

The priest didn’t even notice her as he returned to his office, so preoccupied was he by whatever mundane and sanctimonious thoughts filled his head. But even the blinding, searing light of the Radiant Dawn couldn’t eliminate all of the shadows that she had learned to expertly shroud herself in. By the time he realized he wasn’t alone, it was already too late. He couldn’t scream out for help with her hand around his throat and her knife sliding between his ribs.

If he wanted a monster, an undead menace, a scourge upon the world, then Renata would gladly give him that. And maybe in return his blood would, if not quell the maelstrom of emotions that had spurred her forth, at least quiet the hunger that sang so insistently within her.

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For all the many hours he could gain by working through the night, there still never seemed to be enough. Magic was a delicate art, and mastering it took time. Time to read, time to practice, time to make the craft one’s own. For most, it took years. Nathan was trying to distill that mastery into a matter of weeks.

In the dark of the basement, the passage of time was marked only by the ever-diminishing candlewax. Even still, Nathan didn’t even notice how many hours had passed, how the candles were nearing the point of going out entirely. He was too focused on the tomes in front of him, trying to understand the sigils and systems for spells of obscurement and invisibility. Such magic, with all its flexibility, would be a great boon to him. It was sure to make his Father proud. He just had to get it to work first.

The pages of arcane writing all made sense. His own notes, written in his deliberately precise and elegant hand, distilled the theory even more. It should work. And yet the best Nathan could do was shroud one of the tomes in shadow, rather than rendering his entire form unseen.

And the work was taking its toll. He was starving. After using so much magic, trying to make his magic yield to his will, he was achingly drained, and the hunger was howling in the back of his mind.But he wouldn’t go seek out one of the thralls that roamed the manor like ghosts. Especially not when Matthias would inevitably find out. That would be admitting weakness.

He could never be weak. He had to be perfect. He would never survive otherwise.

The candles flickered, burning low but not extinguishing yet. Nathan blinked the exhaustion back from his eyes and stood to find another tome. Maybe there was something he was missing. He would find it before morning came. He would not end the night without results.

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There was blood on her hands.

Priya couldn’t look away from it. It was so striking, so bright, so red. It almost didn’t seem real. Distantly, she could feel the warmth of it on her palms, could smell the scintillating aroma on the air, could taste it on her tongue. But it was like all of those sensations were coming to her through panes of glass. Like she was only dreaming them.

There was blood on her hands.

There was blood on her rapier, too, and scattered on the ground where she had dropped her blade. There was blood leaking from the body of the noblewoman she had killed. There was blood dripping from her teeth where she had sunk her fangs into the woman’s neck, sealing her death just in case the blade between her ribs wasn’t enough. Blood, blood, everywhere, and she could never escape it.

Her Father had asked her to kill this woman. He had given a reason, too; she was too dangerous, too powerful, and for that she had to die. Priya had to kill her. Had to sneak into her manor in the middle of the night and slay her in bed as she slept.

There was blood on her hands.

She should leave. She had been here for— she wasn’t sure how long. Too long. Someone would find her soon. One of the guards, perhaps, or the noble’s lover. She couldn’t let herself get caught. Getting caught would mean more death, either hers or the ones who found her. And Father would be extremely disappointed if she stumbled in her mission now. She couldn’t let that happen. The consequences of failure were too dire.

But there was blood on her hands, and Priya couldn’t bring herself to look away.

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They always took all of their dinners together. Matthias insisted; he knew how important time together was to building familial bonds. The only exception he allowed was if someone was gone on a mission; otherwise, they had to sit, even if they weren’t eating.

He had the finest prepared for them, Thralled a mortal chef who could design meals that would upkeep their strength and accustom them to excellence. It was just another means of establishing the standards he had for his children; only the best for them and from them. He wouldn’t eat himself— mortal food tasted of ash on his tongue, sat like stones in his stomach— but he drew a goblet of blood to drink as his children had their own sustenance. Even after all the many long years he had spent as an immortal, he hadn’t forgotten the value of sharing a meal with those one wanted to be close to.

There was often a tension in the air as his children ate. Matthias wasn’t ignorant to that. They still had much adjusting to do, after all. And part of that adjustment was sitting for meals, as Matthias carried a calm conversation, asking them about their days and their progress and their mindsets. Usually, their responses were short and perfunctory, and Matthias was left to fill the silence with his own thoughts and observations. He had no problem with that; the time spent with his children was more than enough, especially at such a crucial time in their development.

Sometimes, however, he thought best to draw a little more out of them. There was no growth to be had in sticking to what was typical, after all. They needed to internalize the importance of these moments, of their growing familial bond, of the love they harbored for their Sire regardless of whether they were ready to acknowledge it yet. And he was more than willing to provide that help.

There were nights when he only focused on one of his children, both in the interest of providing them his full attention and so that they could serve as an example to their Blood-Siblings. Those nights were always interesting, a mix of emotions on display and conversations taking unexpected turns. But when he was feeling particularly indulgent, or when he thought the time was particularly ripe, he let his influence tug at the hearts of all of his children. Watched the way the tension eased out of them and their expressions became so much more unguarded and devoted. It filled him with pride and joy unlike anything else, those glimpses of what eternity could look like with the family he was making. A reminder of why he was doing all that he was doing.

In time, that effort wouldn’t be necessary. His children would show him the love and respect and veneration he was due all on their own. It had already begun, in the subtle ways they conducted themselves around him, in the ways they sought to please him at all cost. Even if they didn’t see it, Matthias did. And he knew exactly how to reinforce those tendencies, whether by subtle influence or through more overt methods.

No matter what they might have thought, whatever delusions of freedom or defiance or subterfuge they might have had, Matthias had bound them to him, and they were his. There was no escaping his hold on them; it was written into their very souls.They feared him and they loved him and they could not exist without him, and Matthias would not have it any other way.

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Fallacy: God Would Not Command What We Cannot Do

Many argue that God wouldn’t command something we’re incapable of doing. However, this assumption is flawed. A command does not imply ability.

Verses like "Choose life..." or "If you are willing..." do not prove human capability. These are imperatives, not statements of what we can do. What we ought to do does not mean we can do it.

This idea is also unscriptural. God gave the Law for two purposes: to reveal sin and to magnify it, leaving no one with an excuse for claiming self-righteousness. As Martin Luther said to Erasmus, "When you are finished with all your commands and exhortations from the Old Testament, I'll write Romans 3:20 over the top of it all":

"For by works of the law no human being will be justified in His sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin" (Romans 3:20).

The Law was not given to prove free will but to show human inability. It reveals what we cannot do, not what we can. Nowhere in Scripture does God’s Law suggest that natural man is morally able to obey it.

The consequences of Adam's sin are clear: humanity is spiritually powerless. We are unable to:

Understand God (Psalm 50:21; Rom 3:11).

Perceive spiritual truth (John 3:3).

Know our own hearts (Jer 17:9).

Walk the path of life (Jer 10:23).

Escape the curse of the Law (Gal 3:10).

Receive the Holy Spirit (John 14:17).

Hear, understand, or accept God’s Word (John 8:47; 1 Cor 2:14).

Bring ourselves into God’s family (John 1:13; Rom 9:15-16).

Produce repentance or faith (Eph 2:8-9; Phil 1:29).

Come to Christ (John 6:44).

Please God (Rom 8:8).

Humanity, in its fallen state, is utterly incapable of coming to God. Salvation is entirely dependent on God's grace, not human effort. This truth compels us to recognize our helplessness and trust in God’s mercy and power alone for redemption.

Preemptively Addressing the Objection from Deuteronomy 30:11: "It Is Not Too Difficult"

Deuteronomy 30:11 states that God's commands are "not too difficult" or "beyond your reach." Some might interpret this to mean that humans inherently possess the ability to obey God's law. However, this interpretation fails to consider the broader context of Deuteronomy, which emphasizes humanity's dependence on God’s grace for obedience.

The Context of Deuteronomy 29:4 and 30:6

In Deuteronomy 29:4, we read, "But to this day the Lord has not given you a heart to understand or eyes to see or ears to hear." This highlights the spiritual blindness and inability of humans apart from God's intervention. Yet, in Deuteronomy 30:6, God promises, "The Lord your God will circumcise your heart... so that you will love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul." Here, God commits to transforming the hearts of His people, enabling them to love and obey Him.

Together, these verses show that while God's law is near and clear (30:11), true obedience depends on God’s grace to overcome the hardness of human hearts.

God's Grace Enables Obedience

The commands in Deuteronomy 30:11-19 must be understood in light of God’s prior promise to circumcise hearts (30:6). Without God's transformative grace, the commands of the law are impossible to fulfill. This is why Deuteronomy 30:11 cannot be read apart from 29:4 and 30:6. Obedience is not the result of human willpower but of God's work in us.

Philippians 2:13 captures this truth well: "For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure." Obedience flows from God’s grace, not from our innate strength.

Understanding the Imperatives in Context

Deuteronomy 30:11’s call to obedience does not suggest that humans can obey God apart from His enabling grace. To interpret it this way would ignore the indicatives in 29:4 and 30:6, which make it clear that God must first transform the heart. The commands of God are “not too difficult” because God Himself provides the grace necessary for obedience.

The Relationship Between Imperatives and Indicatives

The Bible consistently pairs commands (imperatives) with declarations of God’s grace (indicatives). The imperatives call us to love and obey God, while the indicatives remind us that such obedience is only possible through God’s enabling work. Jesus underscores this in John 15:5: "Apart from me, you can do nothing."

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And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.” It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of joint but rather be healed. Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled Hebrews‬ ‭12‬:‭5‬-‭15‬

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Nourishing the Spirit: The Transformative Power of Matthew 4:4

Matthew 4:4, a pivotal verse in the Christian faith, underscores the significance of seeking spiritual sustenance in God's words. This verse highlights the nourishing aspect of scripture, emphasizing its role in fortifying one's faith and providing resilience against life's trials. It also portrays God's word as a guiding light, illuminating the path of righteousness amidst darkness and uncertainty. In the following article, we will delve into the profound implications of Matthew 4:4 and explore its transformative power in the lives of believers.

Matthew 4:4's enduring message poignantly reminds us of the intrinsic connection between spiritual nourishment and the scriptures. Its timeless relevance resonates with individuals seeking solace, guidance, and strength in their spiritual journey. This verse exhorts Christians to turn to the enduring wisdom encapsulated in the Bible, emphasizing its capacity to sustain and revitalize the human spirit.

From pop to classical or country to rap, today's song lyrics creatively reinterpret the profound wisdom inherent in Matthew 4:4 across various musical genres. Whether it's a soulful ballad or an energizing anthem, each rendition encapsulates the enduring essence of this verse, enriching the listener's spiritual experience.

In a world permeated by tumultuous challenges and moral ambiguities, the message of Matthew 4:4 serves as an unwavering beacon of truth. It exhorts believers to embrace the transformative power of God's words, enabling them to navigate the complexities of life with unwavering faith and conviction.

In conclusion, the verse from Matthew 4:4 encapsulates fundamental truths that resonate across generations. Its enduring significance underscores the profound impact of scripture in nourishing the human spirit and strengthening faith. As you embark on your spiritual journey, consider the transformative power of God's words in your life. Let the wisdom encapsulated in Matthew 4:4 guide you through life's challenges and illuminate the path of righteousness.

The verse from Matthew 4:4 is adapted into three different genres for today's song lyrics.

Christian Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GYCoPAOeJ4 Metal Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt2dvLt2oYI Techno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzlzFH1xnD0