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THE DETRIMENT OF COMPROMISERS DWELLING IN FALSEHOOD

The act of compromising is not the best especially when it comes to the Heavenly Kingdom, although it is often seen as a positive attribute in the modern society. People who are willing to meet in the middle and find common ground of agreement are occasionally viewed as peacemakers and mediators in the world. However, when compromise comes at the cost of reneging our stand for the truth in God’s word, it is very detrimental and its consequences can be damning if not repented of before the day of judgement. The act of dwelling in falsehood and lies peddled by the Devil is dangerous, both to the individual and to society as a whole. The Holy Bible warns against this type of behaviour and provides guidance on how to avoid it. Compromise in the Holy Bible does not have a positive effect but rather a negative one. In the book of Daniel, we see the story of three Jewish men who were commanded by Nebuchadnezzar to bow down to an idol which he did set up. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse...

DINING AT THE MOUNTAIN OF GOD’S HOLINESS

“Seest thou a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men” (Proverbs  22:29). Dining at the mountain of God’s holiness is a serious business for every genuine believer. Regardless of whatever race he/she may have migrated from, what is expected of us as believers is “Be ye holy” because the LORD GOD(The Almighty) is holy. Just as it has been embedded in the Holy scriptures, we are all called into an intimate relationship with God. One whose origin is past finding out. This relationship in which we are called into is one that can very well be described as unfathomable. Considering the limitations of our frail reasoning faculty, we may decline into folly if we neglect spending time in prayer to this great and awesome God. Studying His word regularly, makes us acquainted with the nuggets of Holiness even while in the company of other believers. However savvy we may become, we can only strengthen our prowess in the shrewdness of God’s i...

THRIVING IN THE RETINUE OF GODLY CAMARADERIE

Man was created to be a social being, and it is only in the retinue of godly camaraderie that we can thrive and maximize our God given potentials. The apostle Paul in writing to the Corinthian church first wrote, “Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular” (1 Corinthians 12:27). This statement depicts the beauty of godly camaraderie where every believer plays a unique role as members of the body of Christ.  Godly Camaraderie is characterized by mutual trust, respect, and fellowship among believers who share the common goal, vision and purpose of winning the world for Christ. The Holy Bible affirms the importance of godly camaraderie in various verses, and one of the notable ones is Proverbs 27:17, “Iron sharpeneth iron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Just as iron sharpens iron, so also does every believer forged with the righteousness of God need other believers bought with the precious blood of Christ, to sharpen and help become that which Chris...

NURTURING THE EXCEPTIONAL QUALITIES IN OTHERS

Philippians  2:3-4 says “Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” In nurturing the exceptional qualities resident in others, we are reminded of how essential it is to help others grow, achieve their goals, and live more fulfilling lives. When we take the time to encourage others in ways that help in strengthening their deterministic abilities while sharing insights which makes them to confidently develop their talents and that of those around us, we not only empower them but also create a stronger and more productive community. One of the most essential aspects of nurturing the exceptional qualities resident in others is to focus on what these people are already good at, especially when it is in consonance with the Will of God, and helping in making them enjoy doing them. For instance, if someone is talented or gifted in c...

DEALING WITH GOD'S NAUSEATION

It is no secret that God is rich in mercy and gracious to all penitent hearts, loving to rest forgiveness upon the sinner. However, there is also another side to God’s demeanour that is not often spoken of by many, and that is His nausea and disgust towards Sin. It is crucial that as Christians, we not only understand this aspect of God but also learn how to deal with it proportionately.  Revelation 3:16 warns us that “because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.” This verse reveals that God’s disgust towards sin and its consequences is so strong that He would rather reject those who are living in sin completely than pamper erring individuals. Therefore, it is essential that believers learn to live a life that is well pleasing in His sight and avoid the things that make Him nauseous. One of the first steps in dealing with God’s nausea is to understand what Sin is. According to the Holy Bible, Sin is the act of transgressing the instructions...

THE IMMUTABILITY OF GOD'S SAVING PILLAR OF TRUTH

The immutability of God has made the personification of His TRUTH, a stabilization that has outlived the traditions of men.  This stabilized Truth of His, remains the solid foundation upon which the fundamentals of Christian theology stands. By referring to the Immutability of God, we make deliberate efforts to discuss His undefiled nature of Holiness. The Holy Bible teaches that Jesus Christ(The express image of God) is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8). He has not changed and the fact that he paid the price of man's redemption has not made Him the orchestrator of his doom. Man's doom is mainly orchestrated by submitting to ungodly imaginations stirred up by the Devil. When this is meditated upon, it tends to sway mankind off the path the leads to eternal life. This onerous task of saving mankind from Sin which God assigned to Jesus Christ was discharged elaborately on the cross of Calvary, where His blood was shed for the remission of the Sins of many. Thi...

THE DYNAMISM OF GOD'S UBIQUITOUS PRESENCE

The ubiquity of God’s presence is a dynamic and profound reality that is discovered in the pages of the Holy Bible. It is a reality that is often taken for granted by many but is the foundational truth for every believer nursing the hope of seeing God at the end of life here on Earth. The King James Version of the Holy Bible frequently makes reference to God’s Omnipresence, describing it as a characteristic of His nature, whose whole, cannot be apprehended by human senses. It is a reality that is true even from the beginning of time and will persist throughout eternity. God’s ubiquitous Presence is first revealed in Genesis 1:1, which states that “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This simple yet profound statement, presents God as the foundational cause of all things. It suggests that the universe that we inhabit is saturated with the presence of God. In Psalm 139:7-12, the Psalmist writes: “Whither shall I go from thy spirit? Or whither shall I flee from thy pr...

ENHANCED FAITH FOR RECEIVING GOD'S BEST

Faith is the key to receiving God’s best. The Holy Bible in Hebrews 11:6, says that without faith, it is impossible to please God (KJV). As believers, we must have an unwavering confidence in God and believe that He is able to do anything. We must trust in His promises and have faith that He will fulfill them. In John 15:7, Jesus said, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” This means that if we truly trust and believe in God, we can ask for anything and it will be granted to us. However, to be a beneficiary to this, we must first have an intimate relationship with God. Having an intimate relationship with God entails, possessing Jesus Christ as your LORD and personal Saviour. Psalm 145:8-9 says, “The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” It is only after accommodating Him within the confines of your heart as ...

THE POWER OF GOD'S UNFOLDING MAGNITUDE

The power of God's unfolding magnitude is a topic of great interest and reflection for believers in Christ. Studying the Holy Bible reveals the vastness and immeasurable nature of God's Power in a very uncanny way but praying to Him about the knowledge provided during such study, through Jesus Christ's name, makes the exercise a fruitful one that demonstrates His creative abilities which brings to light unprecedented miracles thereby making known His redemptive plan. In the book of Genesis, we see the power of God in the creation account. Just as The Holy Bible declares that God created everything from nothing, He still holds such Power to evoke a transformation in your life as a gentle and soul searching reader that you are in today's world. His Power is so great that His Word alone can conjure into existence both things you desire and those things He deems fit for your benefit. You must also remember that, this Word of His brought everything into existence. Genesis 1:...