Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 1:17 in describing our Father in heaven used a word “incorruptible” that sets for every believer, a target to be attained. And the gauge of measure of your attainment is measured by the conscience.
Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 1:17 in describing our Father in heaven used a word “incorruptible” that sets for every believer, a target to be attained. And the gauge of measure of your attainment is measured by the conscience.
The conscience is not the ultimate judge: it merely reacts to whatever value system you have adopted. Therefore, a person’s conscience must be continually informed and educated by God’s Word to function properly.
If lust is not libido, what about plain desire? Would God rather we be devoid of all desire? The short answer is No!
Is desire equivalent to lust? What about appreciating the image of a beautiful human being? Is suppressing all sexual desire the most godly thing to do?
Life in today’s environment is saturated with seductive influences, which means we can’t always eliminate the source. So, Paul tells Timothy when you can’t remove the influence, remove yourself!
Just because somebody is talented doesn’t mean they belong in your life. If spiritual gifts are the standard by which we measure, what about Balaam’s donkey?
Paul said that his scars and sufferings from persecution were evidence of his true service and belonging to Christ. What is your testimony or stigmata of service to the cause of Christ?
There is no security in acting just like everyone else neither is there wisdom in copying the behaviour and customs of the world. Download the scripture so your source of renewal is the Spirit of God in you.
When challenges come man’s natural reaction is anger or blaming God. But we are to look to God rather than the pain, substitute pain with praise, and lift our hands up in prayer. This is the path to victory from stress.
Why spend your money on food that doesn’t give you strength?… Listen and I’ll tell you where to get good food that fattens up the soul!
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