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One truth that you must know as a Christian is that, man is a spirit. The “real you” is a spirit. So you are first and foremost a spirit, but you have a soul and you live in a body.Your body is only a tent you live in. Thus, seeing yourself as a “body” orContinue reading “BUILD YOUR SPIRIT”

It is important you place priority on who you are on the inside or what goes on within you. As Christians, the quality of lives and the virtues we live out is from within. In our opening text, Jesus spoke to the Pharisees of his days to focus on who they are on the insideContinue reading “WITHIN OR WITHOUT”

Rebukes are blessings in disguise. Inasmuch as you may not feel comfortable when rebuked, it does not undermine the fact that, rebukes are unimportant. A rebuke simply is a sharp disapproval or criticism of a behaviour or action that’s inappropriate. Thus, for us as Christians, a rebuke offers the opportunity to reconsider one’s actions toContinue reading “ACCEPT REBUKES AND CHANGE.”

There are things that are worth keeping or preserving in life. As the Apostle Paul said, “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient”… (1 Corinthians 6:12).It is therefore important to know that some things are valuable and they demand your full attention in other for you to preserve them forContinue reading “WHAT YOU PRESERVE, YOU ENJOY.”

The Christian is never disadvantaged in loving the Lord. As a Christian, your love for God, which is demonstrated by your obedience to his word brings great blessings. Our opening text tells it all. It says “all things will work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God”. Never for once see,Continue reading “THE BLESSING OF LOVING THE LORD.”

There is healing in the word of God. So all you need for divine healing and health is the word of God.Psalm 107:17-20 says,“Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted. Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death. Then they cry untoContinue reading “THE WORD THAT BRINGS TRANSFORMATION.”

Everyday has its morning, afternoon and night. The occurrence of one leads to the other. Thus, the passage of time draws us closer to the night. This is a period of rest from activity. It is a moment when nothing can be done again. Jesus had this to say about the night that is coming.Continue reading “NIGHT IS COMING!”

Attaining greatness in life comes at a cost. Our opening scripture, gives us knowledge of what principles to subscribe to for elevation in life. Thus, until you are willing to pay such a price, you will never rise in life. Jesus’s teaching in Mathew chapter 23 revealed that the two great principles that one mustContinue reading “SERVICE AND HUMILITY, THE WAY TO GREATNESS.”

When you think of bodily exercise, you would think of running, jogging, jumping, sit ups, push ups, lifting weights, swimming, and walking.Now, it must be understood that there is nothing wrong with keeping your physical body in shape. I Timothy 4:8 says, “For bodily exercise profiteth little…” So when it comes to physical exercise thereContinue reading “SPIRITUAL EXERCISE”

Although worshiping God is by the spirit and is a pure spiritual experience, the state of our bodies also matter to God in our fellowship with him.The truth of the matter is that, the body of the believer must be used to bring glory to God.Meaning that, you must not use your body anyhow orContinue reading “THE HOLINESS JOURNEY.”