"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us" (Rom. 8:37). Even though you are not of this world, you still live in this world; therefore, tests, trials and temptations are bound to come your way. Many people think, "Well, tests...
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing" (James 1:2-4). Notice in Verse 4 that James...
As it is, there are many parts, but one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you!" On the contrary, those parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable. (1 Corinthians 12:20–22...
"But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor. If a man therefore purges himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and meet for the master's use,...
When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions. (Col. 2:13 NASB) At one time we were spiritually dead because of our sins and the evil state of our...
Stand up for who you are! You are a member of the body of Christ. You have abilities and power behind you that the world can't comprehend! The power of God is not adjusted to great power or small power by the location of a Christian. In other words, the power of...
And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full. (John 16:23-24) The word...
"He who is of a merry heart has a continual feast" (Prov. 15:15). A feast is more than an ordinary meal. It includes the idea of company, music, entertainment, unusual or special gourmet foods. In general, a feast involves eating plus having a good time. In our...
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT) All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right. It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, fully...
"But I say unto you, that ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also" (Matt. 5:39 KJV). Love creates a force field. People misunderstand what Jesus meant when he said turn the other cheek. We think that meant...
"If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples" (John 15:7-8). "If ye abide in me…." If we are born again, we do...
"Let each one give as he has made up his own mind and purposed in his heart, not reluctantly or sorrowfully or under compulsion, for God loves (that is, He takes pleasure in, prizes above other things, and is unwilling to abandon or to do without) a cheerful...
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