"And now, little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before Him at his coming. If ye know that He is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth (practices) righteousness is born of Him...he that saith he abideth in Him ought himself also so to walk even as he walked...Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth (practices) righteousness is righteous, even as He is righteous."
References:
1 John 2:28,29
1 John 2:6
1 John 3:7
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
FINDING THE PERFECT MAN (IN GOD'S SIGHT)
Looking for love? Here are 7 things to look for in the perfect man:
One who is at peace with God (1 Kings 8:61; 11:4; 15:3)
One whose works completes his faith (James 2:22)
One who does not offend [stumble] in his words (James 3:2)
One who is mature (1 Corinthians 2:6; Ephesians 4:13)
One who is equipped unto all good works through the study of the scriptures (2 Timothy 3:14:17; Ephesians 4:12)
One who is blameless – “Mark the perfect man, and the upright: for the end of that man is peace” (Psalm 37:37) -- More references found in Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalm 101:2, 6 and Proverbs 2:21.
One who is fearless in his love (1 John 4:18)
“Be thou therefore perfect, even as your Father which is heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). This section of the Sermon on the Mount is summarized with the statement, Be ye therefore perfect. Since the New Testament is clear that even the believer is capable of sin, the term perfect (Greek teleios) is not to be taken as sinless perfection. Perfect here means “complete,” that is, possessing a complete love that, like God’s (v. 45), embraces those who love you as well as those who do not. (From the King James Study Bible, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988, pg. 1421)
In lieu of and in place of the perfect earthly man, God is more than enough --“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he” (Deuteronomy 32:4)
One who is at peace with God (1 Kings 8:61; 11:4; 15:3)
One whose works completes his faith (James 2:22)
One who does not offend [stumble] in his words (James 3:2)
One who is mature (1 Corinthians 2:6; Ephesians 4:13)
One who is equipped unto all good works through the study of the scriptures (2 Timothy 3:14:17; Ephesians 4:12)
One who is blameless – “Mark the perfect man, and the upright: for the end of that man is peace” (Psalm 37:37) -- More references found in Genesis 6:9; Deuteronomy 18:13; Psalm 101:2, 6 and Proverbs 2:21.
One who is fearless in his love (1 John 4:18)
“Be thou therefore perfect, even as your Father which is heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). This section of the Sermon on the Mount is summarized with the statement, Be ye therefore perfect. Since the New Testament is clear that even the believer is capable of sin, the term perfect (Greek teleios) is not to be taken as sinless perfection. Perfect here means “complete,” that is, possessing a complete love that, like God’s (v. 45), embraces those who love you as well as those who do not. (From the King James Study Bible, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988, pg. 1421)
In lieu of and in place of the perfect earthly man, God is more than enough --“He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he” (Deuteronomy 32:4)
IN TIMES OF GRIEF OR LOSS
"Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you" (2 Corinthians 13:11).
Monday, August 9, 2010
WISDOM IN 9-11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all (Ecclesiastes 9:11).
Words of King Solomon, the Preacher
Words of King Solomon, the Preacher
Friday, August 6, 2010
EXAMINE YOURSELVES
Paul asks us to examine our selves (2 Corinthians 13:5). We must work out your own salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12).
Here are 7 questions* that will help with that personal assessment:
(1) Am I a Christian?
(2) Is the Word of God my study?
(3) Is Christ dwelling in my heart by faith?
(4) Is the law of God the rule of my life?
(5) Do the searching truths I profess to believe, penetrate into the secret places of my life?
(6) Do I carry out its principles in my business or home life?
(7) Is the influence I exert, having a saving power on those with whom I associate?
*I don't recall where these were obtained from
Here are 7 questions* that will help with that personal assessment:
(1) Am I a Christian?
(2) Is the Word of God my study?
(3) Is Christ dwelling in my heart by faith?
(4) Is the law of God the rule of my life?
(5) Do the searching truths I profess to believe, penetrate into the secret places of my life?
(6) Do I carry out its principles in my business or home life?
(7) Is the influence I exert, having a saving power on those with whom I associate?
*I don't recall where these were obtained from
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