Christian character is the characteristics of a Christian striving to follow Christ’s example.
MATTHEW 20:25-28-But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son…
LUKE 10:38-42-Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my…
EZRA 7:10: For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel.” Perhaps it is a stretch, but I believe one would be hard-pressed to find a better definition of discipleship than what is revealed in today’s scripture. As one reads of Ezra’s actions, we are…
NEHEMIAH 8:1-3-And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the LORD had commanded Israel. So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first…
Have we ever pondered the many manifestations of God’s grace? Think with me of the far-reaching riches of His amazing grace to us. One manifestation of God’s far-reaching grace is found in today’s scripture. It is one we may not think enough about in our battles against temptation and sin – preventing grace.
ROMANS 1:11-12 – For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. THEME OF THE DAY. EXPRESSING OUR LOVE FOR OTHER BELIEVERS. One of the astounding truths of salvation is that when God gave us new birth…