As Christians we are admonished to do good to all men, and especially to other believers. This truth notwithstanding, we also have an obligation to do good to people who have done us good in life. God’s word comes to us on this point with a caution that, we invite evil to our homes whenContinue reading “Learn to do good in life.”
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Do you want to see good days?
It’s the desire of every rational person to enjoy life and see good days. But the desire to see good days or have the best in life does not necessarily make that happening a reality. Good days are days when you are living in health, when your finances are intact, when your home is fullContinue reading “Do you want to see good days?”
SEEK COUNSEL
Being wise is not a one-day event. It is bounded in your ability to keep opening yourself up for counsel and learning. Because without counsel, you are likely not going to continue in a wise path in life. This is why it is important to seek counsel. Counsel is described as instruction, guidance, and enlightenment.Continue reading “SEEK COUNSEL”
Praising God in difficult times
The praise of the believer does not only lift the name of God or show appreciation to God. It is also a weapon that brings victory to the child of God. Nonetheless, this only happens when we are able to praise the Lord in difficult times. You see, in the face of adversities and challenges, the believerContinue reading “Praising God in difficult times”
FEAR GOD
To fear God is to have great respect or reverence for God. It involves treating everything that is of God “sacred”. When you live with the fear of God in your heart, you hold in high esteem everything that is of God. Walking in and with the fear of God must be your hallmark asContinue reading “FEAR GOD”
Pray well.
Any Christian who wants to make progress in this life must learn to pray well. Most people pray to be seen praying, without any purpose. Such prayers never accomplish much. Matthew 6:5 says “And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and inContinue reading “Pray well.”
Guard your heart!
God deals with man based on the condition of his heart. Therefore, if your heart is not right towards God it doesn’t matter how you appear before people or what you do, you will not win His approval. Your heart as a Christian refers to the real you and not the biological heart that pumps blood to the other partsContinue reading “Guard your heart!”
DON’T BE LAZY, WORK AT SOMETHING!
Romans 12:11 says, “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord”. One version of the Bible puts it this way, “Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically”. Laziness is one attitude or lifestyle that hinders you from being successful in life. It will cost you a lot of opportunitiesContinue reading “DON’T BE LAZY, WORK AT SOMETHING!”
You must shine in the world.
As Christians, God has also called us to shine. That’s how our influence and impact can be felt. Being a Christian must make your life an example. Thus you must shine in life. The prophecy of Isaiah sounds this clarion call better. See Isaiah 60:1-3 “Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the gloryContinue reading “You must shine in the world.”
Say no to the pressure to do evil.
The pressure of people in our lives is something we will live with forever. Whether you like it or not, you will be influenced by people to do one thing or the other in life. Some of these pressures will come from friends, family, teachers, mentors, and people we relate with in life. Whereas someContinue reading “Say no to the pressure to do evil.”