Spiritual joy is a lasting joy, a joy based on Spiritual things and our promise of eternal life in heaven. Children of promise, find joy in the Lord.
Author: Bishop Pettiford
3 Awesome Tips: How To Energize With Your Words
Have you ever thought about how amazing and powerful God’s words are? And God said, Let there be light: and there was light [Genesis 1:3 (KJV)]. What you say can be just as powerful, so speak with care. And unleash the power of your words!
We Found 15 Special Gifts; Spiritual Gifts From God
If we could only learn to love each other and work together in unity as the body of Christ, using the Spiritual gifts from God to build the kingdom of God.
Pride is Arrogance; Be Humble and Give God Credit
When a person boasts about what they have, what they’ve done, how they look, and/or what they know, they commit the sin of pride. We should direct our praise to God, for without him, we would fail. Pride begins when respect for God ends. Be mindful of your view of self, learn to be humble because pride is arrogance.
Trust God; Build Your Hope And Depend on God
When you trust God, you can put your mind at rest, He will never abandon or forget you. God is faithful, gracious, and merciful, he is the one you should build your hopes on!
Live in Harmony; Allow Each Other To Make Mistakes!
If you have an unresolved issue (KJV: ought) with anyone, fix it! Why be angry, why hold grudges, why not work it out so you can live in harmony with each other? Living in harmony is pleasant, it is precious and refreshing.
Jealous People Cause Trouble, Worry, Hatred, And Bad Outcomes
A jealous person is not happy with what they have. If they do not change their future is grim. Use self-control, Godly wisdom, and be happy with your life.
Sedition; Unity Is Wonderful, But Conflict Is Not Good!
It would be wonderful if the body of Christ could drop sedition/division/dissension. Aa well as be free of conflict and of one mind, in other words, have a common/united purpose and stand firm in the truth. Please, do not allow the sin of sedition to be part of your life.
The Comforter is the Holy Spirit; Your Helper Forever
The Comforter calms lifts you up and gives support. He is there in times of sorrow and hardship. Put your faith in The Comforter to remove worry and fear. That is just some of what our Comforter—the Holy Spirit will do, will you let The Comforter comfort you?
Animosity; The Best Cure For This Hatred Is Love
Animosity is violent hatred; active, intense hostility; open enmity. Get rid of hatred/enmity before it grows into animosity, a quality not pleasing to God.
Endurance; You Can Go Through Whatever You’re Going Through
Whatever problems or circumstances you face, use endurance, go through it, hold on ’til the end of it. Do not complain or give up, endure and go through it.
Personal Responsibility Alert; Warning, You Are in God’s Spotlight!
Continue to accept personal responsibility, because God will hold you accountable for what you do in this life. The Scriptures give an example in Ezekiel 18, it begins with a proverb ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’. The child will no longer be held responsible or accountable for the sins of the parent [see Ezekiel 18:1-4].
Greed: God’s Children Should Not Be Greedy, Are You?
Greed should not be part of the Christian character. God has promised His obedient children an inheritance that will last forever. Do not lose yours!
Law to Grace; Not Under Law Now Under Grace
Going from the Law to grace is not easy to understand. The Law required works and strict observance of ceremonies, rituals, and special days. Under grace, you are set free from ceremonies, rituals, and the observance of special days. Jesus fulfilled (completed) the demands (requirements) of the Law and came to give us God’s gift of grace.
Do Not Give Up, God’s Spirit Is Now Within!
Do not give up is a five-part Bible study created for those going through trying times. No matter how hard things are you can make it; God is with you.