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DISCERN BOTH GOOD AND EVIL

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“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Hebrews 5:14).

By nature, one can’t remain as a baby for a very long time. From the stage of being a baby, one goes through several developmental stages until adulthood is reached. This scenario also applies to the Christian growth. One has to grow from a ‘baby Christian’ after born again to a ‘matured Christian’. It must be emphasized that this process depends on time although some persons spiritually grow faster than others.

‘Baby Christians’ have many limitation for lack of knowledge (Hosea 4:6). As they receive knowledge from God’s word, they develop and gradually exhibit the nature of God which is already resident in their spirits. The 5 senses are influenced to discern both good and evil. One is able to know for a fact that Jesus Christ has overcome the world and sin cannot have dominion. Therefore, in cases where the ‘baby Christian’ sins or commits errors, the ‘matured Christian’ is smart to discern and refrain. It takes a conscious effort to discern and refrain from sin and evil. The Holy Spirit is always there to minister to us to do God’s will all the time. Amen.

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BRIDLE YOUR TONGUE!

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If any man among you seem to be religious, and brindleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain (James 1:26).

The human tongue is a vital element of the body therefore the need to be very careful with it. The tongue directly or indirectly drives us to our destinies. If your confession is always in the negative sense, that is, always complaining and speaking negative about yourself and other people, your life will end up in disaster. I have come across people who always confessed sickness and death about their lives and finally got the result of their confession. If you want to enjoy life to the full as a child of God, be careful about what proceeds out of your mouth. Bridle your tongue with the word of God by always speaking what the word says even if the environment around you is staring at you in the negative.

We are not saying that don’t say what is happening around you (either negative or positive). You may narrate the negative happenings around you but don’t end there. Conclude that change is very possible because of what God has said about you.

This is the secret- words are spirits and powerful; anytime you confess correctly based on the word of God, your body aligns with your confession and begins to actualize your confession. You will end up getting the results (either positive or negative) of your confession.

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REIGNING IN LIFE

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For if by one man’s offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).

You will reign in life if you have abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness. The gift of righteousness is acquired when one receives Jesus as his/her personal savior. Abundance of grace is received through study of God’s word; speaking God’s word in concert to any unpleasant situation(s) and praying through the Holy Ghost. One can also do much more and get great results in life for society- this is reigning in life! For more on the verse above, read the link below:

https://wealthforumonline.com/bible-and-wealth/reign-over-circumstances/

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DO THE WORD BECAUSE OF LOVE…..

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If ye love me, keep my commandments John 14:15.

The issue of sin always comes up in Christendom. The way it is presented by some Christians sometimes  repels some unbelievers and they never would want to become Christians. Let us be patient towards newly born again Christians when they err or commit sin. Jesus said that “….Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God (Matthew 22:29). As we all learn and do the word (John 14:15), our lives are improved and the amount of errors we commit reduces greatly if not completely.

This is the mindset we have to have- that because we love God (although He first loved us), we are not going to commit sin as we do His word; rather than having the mindset that God will seriously punish us when we sin. Although God chastises us sometimes, we should not see God as someone who is always judging and punishing His children for every errors or sins they commit. God is bigger than that and He loves us so much. Even when we were unbelievers (sinners), God loved us. He loves us even more now that we are His children. Don’t forget that ‘babies’ sin all the time but when one is matured in Christ, sin is put behind.

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