Viewing oneself as the most important individual in a setting and concentrating only on one's own interests leads a path of selfishness. However, placing others' needs before our own eliminates selfish motives and vanity. Developing the trait of humility is essential in learning the importance of valuing others above oneself. When we stop caring about... Continue Reading →
(NKJV) “Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another…” Romans 12:10 If every member of a local church adheres to the practice of preferring one another, feelings of neglect or lack of appreciation would disappear. In honor, giving preference means, someone will always make you feel valued,... Continue Reading →
“…Crispus, the chief ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his house; and many of the Corinthian’s hearing believed, and were baptized.” Acts 18:8. “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.” Acts 18:11. The Corinthians heard, believed, and were baptized. Paul spent 18... Continue Reading →
Paul lists several behaviors that could disqualify one from inheriting the Kingdom of God. Although this list is not exhaustive, these actions, along with others mentioned in Galatians 5 as "works of the flesh," result in loss of the inheritance. Being born again in Christ is best because, in our former state, we are not... Continue Reading →
The teachings of Christ were seen as offensive by some. Consequently, there were individuals who sought to silence anyone who would promote Christ and speak in His name. For instance, in Acts 3-4, in the name of Jesus, Peter healed a man who was lame. This healing attracted a crowd, prompting Peter to share the... Continue Reading →
Living a life characterized by self-sacrifice should be the natural response to one motivated by the sacrifice of Jesus. "If anyone wishes to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24 These acts of self-denial, cross-bearing, and following are not optional. We are called to a life of... Continue Reading →
Ephesians 1:7 “In Him we have redemption through His blood the forgiveness of sins accordance with the riches of His grace.” The cost of forgiveness was the sacrificial death of the unblemished Lamb of God, Jesus the Christ. “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for... Continue Reading →
“For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once... Continue Reading →
Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
As GOD’S children, while travelling toward the Promised Land, we are blessed to be able to communicate with Him and seek His guidance. In those moments when we feel completely helpless, He is there. “The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.” Psalm 34:15
Prospering Pathway 