It's easy to praise God in the good times, but what about when the storms of your flesh are a-brewin'? Not so easy then!
Christians are not in bondage to do things as the world does, and moreover, the traditions and rudiments of men are not necessary to honor God.
As a Christian, we can't stand on the sidelines with no team jersey or team colors to show our allegiance to Christ.
It's an honor to stand for God, and if we want to know where we should be standing, the red letters in the Bible will never steer us wrong.
God can show you just what you need to give, even if you don't know exactly why you're giving it. That's why we should always seek God and prepare to give Him our very best.
No holiday, no job, no amount of money, not even my own security can mean more to me than my love for God.
Why do people get upset when Christians say there is only one way to Heaven? Shouldn't those who follow a particular religion believe its doctrine to be true?
The one and true God of the Bible does not share His glory with any man or anyone else. There is only room for one God.
Holiness through Christ's Spirit is the accountability every Christian should be striving towards.
No marketing plan is ever going to bring in one soul that was not ordained by the Lord to be saved in the first place.
God is using people to accomplish His work, of saving souls, but we have to remember that it is not us doing the work. It's God using our vessel.
Christians need a time and place to sanctify themselves. It's important to take the time, and early in the morning is a wonderful time to do it.
Parents are to be respected - it Is a commandment from God.
We have all been guilty of complaining, but God does not look at it as lightly as we may think. Complaining was the reason the Jews ended up wandering in the desert for forty years. If we were more grateful for what God has done for us, abasing ourselves would not be a problem.
Use God's word to acknowledge what He did for you.
If we constantly give God the glory, then we don't have any glory to keep for ourselves.
God doesn't make things difficult for us. Do you want to know what the truth is? Look in the Bible, and you'll see that Jesus describes Himself not only as the truth, but the way and the life as well.
Flesh will not stand in front of God, so all the decisions you make from your flesh will be paid for with your soul. Your flesh rejects the truth because it desires to do what it wants to do.
You recognize the truth because sometimes it's hard to swallow, but if you hold it in your mouth, refusing to eat it, you are going to choke.
No one is guaranteed their next moment, or their next breath; yet, humanity has a habit of thinking of its existence on the earth as eternal. Those who are rooted and grounded in Christ know that life is just a vapor.
God knows and sees all. His wisdom and knowledge far outweighs mankind, and whether or not people ever recognize it - He is the creator. He is the giver of life, and only He has the power to take it away. That's why its imperative to submit to Him.
It is a common assumption that a person's good works will get them into Heaven.
If you are not living unto Christ, you are not dying unto Him, either.
Christ is the only way into Heaven. The world may say otherwise, but what they are really doing is making rules for someone else's house.
There is no need to be longwinded as a pastor, but there is a difference between being longwinded and preaching for a long time. Preachers should be conscious of time because God does everything in decency and order; nonetheless, God's word is not on the clock!
Though monetary compensation may never add up, teachers can rest assured that they are important.
Those who care, teach. Those who love, teach. Those who can, teach.
Can a secular artist be used as a vessel to bring souls to Christ? Of course... this is God we are talking about!
The word of God is complete, and those who don't preach the word in its fullness are false teachers.
Christians are to love their neighbors as we love ourselves.
We are to yield to the authority God has in place, and look to Him to find out what He would have us to do about those things that are concerning to us.
A Christian's example is always Jesus.
Jesus sowed good seeds into the lives of the people He touched. His walk was humble, meek, giving, and forgiving, and He taught His disciples to be the same way.
Undoubtedly, the most important thing to remember is your time is not your own. Yes, we live in a time when people believe that you can and you should do exactly what you want, but all time belongs to God. So make sure your time is first dedicated to getting His work accomplished.
Every day you live as a Christian, you are accountable to live for Christ.
Whether you like it or not, when you claim to be a Christian, the world takes note.
Your example should be stellar among your friends, associates, family, teachers, co-workers, and other Christians.
It's not about me - four simple words that described the life of Christ. Do you call yourself a Christian? Well then, you're not off the hook. You don't get to claim 'Me, myself, and I' as your four words. 'It's not about me' should describe your life as well.
Jesus is not only the Son of God, but He is God Himself. Having all power in His hands, He laid down His life for people who deserved God's justice, not His mercy.
'Doing your own thing' and being a Christian is an oxymoron. As Christians, every day we need to be presenting ourselves before the Lord, thanking Him for His mercy and asking Him to make us more like Him by emptying us of our will, so God's will can be done.
Some churches make intercessory prayer part of their weekly schedule. If that's not the case at your church, find another person in the faith to intercede with or go before God on your own.
A Christian without a God who hears them? That's not a place that one who truly serves Christ wants to find themselves.
Christians cannot be so joined to this world that they forget who they serve.
It is obvious that God is looking at the heart when sacrifices are given to Him. He takes no delight in those who give up things for Lent and then act like it's such a struggle to perform what they said they wanted to do for Him.
Believe it or not, when you fast in the Spirit, God makes you more equipped to deal with hunger, irritability, and temptation.
When you get a hankering to talk or complain about what you gave up for Lent, replace that hankering by speaking the word of God. For all the times you would have done the activity that you gave up for Lent, replace it by reading the word of God. Christians should always be drawing closer to God.
Make it a point to choose the right backer, make your investments wisely, and do the work of the Lord which guarantees exceeding and abundant eternal benefits.
Young people are not immune to following God's commands concerning discipline.
Christians are commanded to pray in the name of Jesus. It is not a practice reserved just for personal prayers, or prayers rendered in church.