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One way by which we can have order in life is when we submit to the powers that be. There are various forms of authorities, we must recognize and hold in high esteem.These include the family, the Church and the state. The Church as a spiritual authority must be treated with great respect, for orderContinue reading “Order in Church”

1 Peter 4:8 says, “And above all things have fervent love for one another: for love shall cover the multitude of sins”. In teaching the believer what to do in this end times, the Bible places love for one another above all the other things. That is not to say that the former which includesContinue reading “HAVE FERVENT LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER”

Serving God is the biggest profit venture on earth. The gains one receives when serving God can’t be compared to anything. In fact, serving God is profitable, and it guarantees us of a reward in this present world and in eternity. In our above scripture, the Bible talks about the divine protection or exemption fromContinue reading “Serve God: it pays!”

1 Peter 4:8-9 also says “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling”.Every Christian or believer must learn to show hospitality. It’s a course the Bible teaches that we must be given to. When you are given to hospitality, it means youContinue reading “Given to hospitality”

Your attitude or response to God’s word or instructions must be prompt as a Christian. When you are fast in obeying the Lord, you do what is required of you immediately. That’s to say that, you give a timely response to every instruction the Lord gives you. Peter and Andrew, demonstrated this great principle whenContinue reading “Be fast in obeying the Lord!”

Your level of faithfulness determines how blessed you will be in life. People don’t just get blessed in a vacuum, but God’s blessings are predicated on great virtues like faithfulness. Faithfulness can be in two dimensions- faithfulness to God and faithfulness to man. Faithfulness to God implies that, one remains true and devoted to GodContinue reading “The faithful shall be blessed.”

Growing up or growth is one important feature in life. Naturally or spiritually, growth moves us into higher realities. Growth is a sign of progress. As a Christian, God expects you to grow from one level to another. The new life or being born again, akin to natural birth starts from the “baby stage”.Thus, thereContinue reading “Grow up in the Lord!”

The grace of God extends to all persons. Before and after salvation, the grace of God plays a major part in our lives. We are saved by grace, and we continue in the faith by grace. Nonetheless, the grace of God when not appreciated and reveared can be taken for granted or misused.Thus a soundContinue reading “Don’t misuse grace!”

Living in and with “worry” is one thing you must fight off as a Christian. Irrespective of what circumstance you may face or be going through, “worrying” should not be something you must allow. To worry means, to think about problems or fears, or to feel or show fear and concern because you think somethingContinue reading “Do not worry”

As a Christian, you must choose your words carefully, in that, when you talk it must edify and bless people. When it comes to talking, the importance or weight of every spoken word must not be taken for granted.Words, as the Bible teaches are “creative”. They also have the power to influence the course ofContinue reading “Let your words bless people”