Tag: Humility
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6–9 minutesCharacteristic of the lifestyle of a Christian is imperfect pursuit of Christ. The propensity to sin is present in us all. At times, that can be frustrating. Our desire to trust and rely on God can get drowned out when uncertainty comes our way. We can purpose in our hearts to be more consistent in godly habits, but can find ourselves leaning back toward familiar behaviors. Life can bring big events that sway our hearts, but other times, monotony and routine can give way to complacency. We fail to be ever vigilant as commanded. Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary…
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1–2 minutesNow may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. And may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will do it. 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 I know of God’s overwhelming goodness, yet my heart and mind get weighed down. I feel heavy and scared, somehow holding the knowledge of God’s faithfulness and love in one hand and my sin patterns and desires in another. Both demand my heart. Neither can coexist. When that happens, my hands need to come together. As…
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2–3 minutesFor just as through one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so also through the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous. The law came along to multiply the trespass. But where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness, resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:19-21 Grace is a wonderful and priceless gift. It doesn’t conceal faults and blemishes; it heals. It is a lightweight and pure balm, one that can be applied to the sinful nature in the…
