Christian character is the characteristics of a Christian striving to follow Christ’s example.
EPHESIANS 5:1-2 – Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Unless one is a newborn or suffers a physical handicap, walking is normal for a human being. It is natural, expected, and is necessary to accomplish many functions and responsibilities…
MATTHEW 11:19 – The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds.” Let’s take a moment to ponder and rejoice over some of the titles and roles the Lord Jesus is to us. He is our Good Shepherd…
2 SAMUEL 22:17-20 “He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a broad place; he rescued…
If God chose to call us home to heaven right now, would our churches and Christians in our spheres of influence feel our absence? What I mean by that is would our places of fellowship and our brothers and sisters in the Lord miss our loving service to them?
EPHESIANS 6:13-18-Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In…
PROVERBS 22:13 – The sluggard says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be killed in the streets!” Let’s imagine standing beside the individual looking out a picture window at the street and we hear with an animated voice of fear, “There is a lion outside. I shall be killed in the streets.” We might respond with , “Really? Is the circus…