‘Be A Good Example – Not A Perfect One.’
a) 1 Corinthians 11:1. Apostle Paul set the standard for example to the Corinthian Church.
b) Romans 7:24. Apostle Paul humbly shared his wretchedness. He did not pretend to be victorious when he was not.
c) Philippians 3:12. An example of pressing on.
d) Philippians 4:9. The Philippian Church were to put into practice the things that Apostle Paul taught them and showed them.
e) John 13:35. If we have love for each other as Christ’s Disciples the World will know the reality of True Christianity.
(This QT calls me to Be A Good Example – Not A Perfect One)
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‘A Changed Life And A Consistent Life.’
We can see from the Scriptures how the Lord changed Peter’s life and personality, this was done by His Grace and Love.
a) John 18:10. Peter had a violent temper.
b) Matthew 16:22. Peter rebuked Jesus.
c) Matthew 26:69-75. Peter denied Jesus.
d) Acts 9:32-43. Peter was changed and had an effective ministry.
e) Mark 16:18. Peter obeyed the command of Jesus to heal the sick people.
(This Second one shows me the proof of Christ’s Work in the life of an unstable follower –Christ gave to Peter A Changed Life And A Consistent Life)
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Chris.
The World needs to see the reality of True Christianity. Sometimes I have a sense of frustration and meaninglessness when I see and hear of the problems besetting the Churches today. I thank God for the healthy Churches but it seems for every healthy Church there are two or three unhealthy ones. There are some important principles: The Church belongs to Jesus and not to us: The Church is people and not a building: If the Church does not repent when it needs to it becomes “Ichabod”, the Glory departs even though the programme may continue.
