The actions of an effective congregation involve spiritual development, godly examples, family relationships, qualified leaders, respectful connections with the world and doing good deeds with generosity. Train Yourself for Godliness Enjoying Every Created ThingThe Spirit said in later times that some abandoned the faith and followed deceiving spirits from hypocritical liars. They forbid people to…
“Try to give your agenda to God. Keep saying, ‘Your will be done, not mine.’ Give every part of your heart and your time to God and let God tell you what to do, where to go, when and how to respond. God does not want you to destroy yourself. Exhaustion, burnout, and depression are…
Instead of craving riches and what other people possess, a wise person sees the value of hard work, which prevents poverty. Sexual lust and alcoholism may be pleasurable for the short-term, but it leads to disappointment and confusion. However, wisdom is sweet to the soul and gives security and hope for the future. Wisdom and…
Augustine wrote, “Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness. Proverbs 13 shows how your attitude toward God’s word determines the way you handle money and the outcome of your lifestyle. A wise son accepts his father’s discipline but the scoffer…