When something goes wrong, is it our first inclination to get irritated? If we yield ourselves to the Spirit of Christ, he will teach us patience (Gal. 5:22-23).
Speaking the Truth in Love
Speaking the Truth in Love
Sermons on Spiritual Growth (Page 6)
When Americans hear the word “gentleness,” they think of tenderness. The kindness of a wise old man or the delicate touch of a little girl. Christian gentleness includes tenderness, but it’s something far more robust than that.
Self-control is both a gift (Gal. 5:22-23) and a goal (2 Pet. 1:5-6). The self-controlled person must master his body, his speech, and his mind.
God is keenly interested in why we do things. But people can be humbly obedient to Jesus for completely different reasons. Of course, one motivation is superior to all the rest (1 John 4:17-18).
Every saint must be a servant. Every member must be a minister. A ministry is an intentional and regular practice of my God-given gifts. But how do I identify the ministry gifts the Lord has blessed me with?
We generally think of “ministry” in terms of paid church servants or church programs. But isn’t everyone expected to have a ministry (Eph. 4:12)?
A year is a significant unit of a lifetime. The year 2017 is over. And so we are another step closer to eternity. What are our plans for 2018? Paul’s message to the Philippians (3:12-14) gives us a couple of inspired principles to live by.