Over the past month, we have looked at how we must conduct ourselves as believers in different aspects of our lives. As a result, there can be the temptation to look to yourself, exerting more willpower to do these things. This should not be the case.
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When an ambassador is sent to a foreign land, he does not go to pursue his own interests or agenda. His primary mission is to represent his nation well. Even if he has personal desires, he sets them aside to follow the protocol of the country that sent him.
In today’s world, humility is often mistaken for weakness. It isn’t. It is strength under God’s control. Like a powerful horse submitting to a skilled rider, true humility is when your gifts, ambitions, and abilities are disciplined and directed by God’s authority.
One thing many companies take very seriously is how people see them. This is why the public relations (PR) department is set up to manage public perception as well as maintain a positive image of the organisation.
Would you believe someone in a clean, ironed white shirt who told you a truck just ran over them? Probably not. This is because the impact of a truck hitting a person would leave much more evidence than just their word.
Have you ever quarrelled with a sibling and wondered if your relationship would survive? Yet somehow, it always does. In Christ, we are also family. When hurts happen, forgiveness and healing are not just beneficial; they are essential to preserving our unity as believers.
“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”…
Just as a warrior’s confidence comes from training, experience, strategy, and picking the right armour before battle, the believer’s victory over spiritual attacks flows from fully embracing and living in the truth of his new identity in Christ.
Some stories make it seem like light and darkness are in a constant tug of war; two powerful forces locked in battle, hoping to win the upper hand. That’s how many people imagine the devil: as God’s equal opposite. But that’s not the truth. This is not a cosmic rivalry; satan is not a rival to God. He has been defeated and is under judgment. His defeat was not a close fight; it was decisive and humiliating.
“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer…