Success must never be measured by popularity, fame, or fortune, for these are temporal measures. . . God measures our success with the yardsticks of obedience, faithfulness, and righteousness. If you are faithfully doing the work God gives you, you are successful in His eyes.
-LASB, Pg. 1640
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Wisdom
"Wisdom is only effective when it is put into action. Knowing what actions are required of us means little without the will to do those actions".
-LASB, Pg.669
-LASB, Pg.669
Thursday, April 21, 2011
What's Your Power
"Material power that is not counterbalanced by adequate spiritual power, that is, by love and wisdom, is a curse."
-Arnold J. Toynbee
British historian
-Arnold J. Toynbee
British historian
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Claiming God's Promises
Say this prayer: "O Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servants. Now be pleased to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever in your sight; for you, O Sovereign Lord, have spoken, and with your blessing the house of your servant will be blessed forever."
-2 Samuel 7:28, 29
-2 Samuel 7:28, 29
God's Opinion Takes Precedent
"People may try to discourage you with negative comments or mockery, but continue to do what you know is right. By doing what is right, you will be pleasing God, whose opinion matters most."
-LASB, pg. 566
-LASB, pg. 566
Sunday, April 3, 2011
10 Questions To See If You Are a Lukewarm Christian
1 - Do Cares & Worries of This Life Dominate Most of Your Thoughts & Conversations?
2 - Do You Practice Sin on a Regular Basis?
3 - Do You “Love” The Things of This World More Than God’s Word?
4 - Are You Too Busy for Jesus? What are Your Priorities?
5 - Do You Use God’s Name In Vain? (‘Oh My G-d?’)
6 - Do You Fail to Pray Earnestly & Pray for the Lost Who Will Spend Eternity in Hell?
7 - Do You Fail to Preach the Gospel on a Regular Basis? OR Do You Hinder Others?
8 - Are You Indifferent About Your Sin? What is Your Attitude?
9 - Do You Seek After Worldly Wealth & Fame vs Seeking First The Kingdom of God?
10-Do You Fail to Obey Jesus, and God’s Word Consistently?
-Reblogged from prettyblack613
2 - Do You Practice Sin on a Regular Basis?
3 - Do You “Love” The Things of This World More Than God’s Word?
4 - Are You Too Busy for Jesus? What are Your Priorities?
5 - Do You Use God’s Name In Vain? (‘Oh My G-d?’)
6 - Do You Fail to Pray Earnestly & Pray for the Lost Who Will Spend Eternity in Hell?
7 - Do You Fail to Preach the Gospel on a Regular Basis? OR Do You Hinder Others?
8 - Are You Indifferent About Your Sin? What is Your Attitude?
9 - Do You Seek After Worldly Wealth & Fame vs Seeking First The Kingdom of God?
10-Do You Fail to Obey Jesus, and God’s Word Consistently?
-Reblogged from prettyblack613
Sunday, March 27, 2011
What Is Success?
"Success, as measured by God, involves obedience and faithfulness. People's acceptance or rejection of us is not the measure of our success. God's approval alone should be our standard for service."
-LASB, NIV
-LASB, NIV
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