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Better Is Open Rebuke Than Hidden Love
Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Proverbs 27:5, NIV Not everyone wants to be rebuked. It’s painful, and it kills our pride. But thank God because He openly rebukes us through His words and the things that He allows us to experience. This only means that His love is not hidden. When we receive corrections from Him or from other people, it means that we are loved beyond what we can imagine. So whenever God painfully corrects your actions, just humbly accept it and choose to thank Him. Sometimes, that’s what we need. We may think we are doing the right thing according to our understanding, but He needs…
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A Heart That’s Willing To Trust In God’s Word
When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants. He told them everything that had happened and sent them to Joppa. Acts 10:7-8, NIV Cornelius unexpectedly received an unusual instruction from God. He called him by name and asked him to send some men to Joppa and bring back Peter. Now, this centurion doesn’t know Peter. But without any doubt, he followed the voice of God. There are times when we are given instructions by the Lord and tend to doubt or hesitate to obey Him. Maybe this is because we don’t have faith…
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The People That Jesus Treated As Family Are Those Who Obey God’s Word
He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” Luke 8: 21, NIV Jesus said these words when His mother, Mary and His brothers came to see him. Someone told him that his earthly family was there waiting for him, but then Jesus said that those He considered as family are the ones who hear God’s word and put it into practice. Many of us would think that Jesus would give special privileges for His earthly family but in His eyes, the people that He treated as family are those who would obey God’s word. Being close to God isn’t just about…
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Acts 6:7, NIV
So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Acts 6:7, NIV God’s word spread not just because of the efforts of the disciples, but the Holy Spirit was with them. God never fails to give them the wisdom that they need, especially in handling the ministry. He was there holding their hands and giving them more than enough grace and strength. You see, if you are like the disciples who are working for the glory of God, then claim this verse as one of His promises. The Holy Spirit is always there to…
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Acts 4:29, NIV
Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29, NIV After Jesus was resurrected, His disciples continued the mission. They went to different places to share the gospel. They performed signs and wonders. But even if they were already doing extraordinary things in the eyes of men, still these disciples were badly persecuted. They were condemned and thrown into prison because of their faith. But even though they experienced hardships, still, they didn’t stop preaching the good news to the broken and in pain. Instead of giving up, the disciples asked for more strength so that they could speak God’s word…
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Reading God’s word is somehow an Act of Humility
You can’t live this life on your own. You need the wisdom and guidance of God. And you can only find it in the bible. Reading His word is like saying to God that you can’t move forward without His instructions. It’s about acknowledging in His presence that He alone can give you the strength and courage that you need to overcome the season that you are in. You see, there are so many lessons that you can learn in this world. People will present different thoughts and realizations that will shake your faith. But God’s truth is always there to lead you back on track. It exists to give…
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You won’t Always see things in the Right Way
There are times when your perspective doesn’t align with the principles of God. The things that you experience will lead you to create opinions that will direct your decisions in life. So instead of listening to your own voice, learn the habit of questioning your opinions. Try to ask questions to yourself that will lead you to discover the truth. Humbly admit that you don’t know everything. There are still things that you need to learn. So don’t immediately conclude about your situation. Just because you are in pain doesn’t mean you already have the right to believe in your own understanding. Yes, you need to acknowledge your emotions, but…
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Let your Beauty come from the Inside
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight. 1 Peter 3:3-4, NIV When we are too exposed to social media, we tend to compare our beauty according to what we see. We follow the standards of this world and fail to appreciate the things that matter most in life. So if you feel so insecure about how you look or about the shape of your body, then always remember what God’s…
