When Tempted!

‘When Tempted.’
James 1:13-15.
a) James 1:13. When someone is tempted they should not say that God is tempting them.
b) James 1:13. God cannot be tempted by evil.
c) James 1:13. God does not tempt anyone.
d) James 1:14. Everyone is tempted by their own desires. These desires lure people away and trap them.
e) James 1:15. Desire gives birth to sin.
f) James 1:15. Sin gives birth to death.
(This QT shows me what happens to me When Tempted and helps me to live in Victory over temptation)
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‘God’s Mercy To Us.’
Psalm 51:1-2.
a) Is rooted in His Grace.
b) Is given to us because He takes pity on us.
c) Gives us unlimited compassion.
d) Wipes out our rebellious acts.
e) Washes us thoroughly from our guilt.
f) Cleanses us from our sin.
(Through this Second one I Praise Him for God’s Mercy To Me)
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Chris.
God’s dealings with us now are rooted in His Grace. God is a God of Grace and He operates in Grace towards His Children. God is also a God of Judgment but He always gives Grace before Judgment. Even Noah found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord.

Treasure The Lord's Commendation!

‘Treasure The Lord’s Commendation.’
2 Corinthians 10:18.
a) We should not recommend ourselves.
b) We should not live for the recommendation of other people for us.
c) We should seek to please the Lord and to get His commendation.
(Through this QT I Treasure The Lord’s Commendation)
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‘Whom Or What Do We Serve?’
Romans 6:16-18.
a) Romans 6:16. If we offer to be someone’s slave, we obey that master.
b) Romans 6:16. Either that master is sin or obedience.
c) Romans 6:16. If sin is our master it leads to death.
d) Romans 6:16. If obedience is our master we desire to do the Will of God and the end result will be Righteousness.
e) Romans 6:17. Correct Bible Teaching is the key. Slaves to and of sin can become wholeheartedly obedient to the Will of God through the correct Teaching of the Word of God.
f) Romans 6:18. When we are free from the master of sin we can truly be servants of Righteousness.
(Through this Second one I am questioned, examined and tested: Whom Or What Do I Serve?)
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Chris.
Correct Bible Teaching is the key. Going to Church merely as an act of faithfulness in itself is not the key for a changed life. It is good to go to Church but in order to experience change in our life that the Holy Spirit may bring we need to receive correct Teaching of the Word of God. Initially two types of Bible Teaching are needed. Firstly, Gospel Teaching; Secondly, how to be a True Believer Teaching.

Four Things That Are Just Not Wise!

‘Four Things That Are Just Not Wise.’
Proverbs 20:1-4.
a) Proverbs 20:1. Being led astray by taking excessive alcohol.
b) Proverbs 20:2. Causing our leader to be angry.
c) Proverbs 20:3. Being quick to quarrel.
d) Proverbs 20:4. Not working when we should be working.
(This QT shows me Four Things That Are Just Not Wise)
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‘Keep Alert.’
1 Peter 5:8.
a) Be:-
1- Self controlled.
2- Sober.
3- Alert.
4- Vigilant.
b) Our enemy, the Devil, prowls around like a roaring lion.
c) Looking for someone to devour.
(This Second one strongly reminds me to Keep Alert)
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Chris.
There are many things in life that are just not wise. Four of these are mentioned in this QT. All of us can make good choices in life and avoid the things that are just not wise. If we fail to make those choices we bring much trouble on ourselves and also harm other people.

Apostle Paul’s “I” Struggle!

‘Apostle Paul’s “I” Struggle.’
Romans 7:7-25.
a) Romans 7:7. I know what sin is because of God’s Law.
b) Romans 7:8. Sin produced in me all kinds of coveting.
c) Romans 7:9. When the Commandment came sin sprang to life and I died. (Sin was killing me)
d) Romans 7:10. I found that the very Commandment that was intended to bring life actually brought death.
e) Romans 7:11. Sin deceived me and through the Commandment killed me.
f) Romans 7:12-13. I realised my sinfulness, it killed me. The Law is Holy. The Commandment is:-
1- Holy.
2- Righteous.
3- Good.
g) Romans 7:14. The Law is Spiritual – but I am unspiritual, a slave to sin.
h) Romans 7:15. Big “I” problem:-
1-I do not understand what I do.
2-What I want to do I do not do.
3-I hate what I do.
i) Romans 7:16. Because of this problem I confess the Law is good.
j) Romans 7:17. Sin lives in me, motivating me.
k) Romans 7:18. In my fleshly and sinful nature no good lives. I have the desire to do right but I do not practise it.
l) Romans 7:19. I keep on doing what I do not want to do and what I want to do I do not do.
m) Romans 7:20. Sin makes me do what I do not want to do.
n) Romans 7:21. So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
o) Romans 7:22-23. I have an inner war that is making me a prisoner to sin.
p) Romans 7:24. Paul’s sense of wretchedness and longing for deliverance.
q) Romans 7:25. The Answer to Paul’s struggle was through Jesus Christ the Lord.
(This QT shows me Apostle Paul’s “I” Struggle)
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‘Overcoming Temptation.’
1 Corinthians 10:13.
a) Every temptation that we face is common to humanity and God’s Word says that we can bear it.
b) God is Faithful.
c) God will not let us suffer from unbearable temptations.
d) When we are tempted God provides a way out so that we do not fall down and we can overcome the temptation.
(Through this Second one I know that I can be Overcoming Temptation by the Grace of God)
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Chris.
Apostle Paul’s “I” struggle was his own particular testimony. To say that we are all in the same experience as Apostle Paul is erroneous. What we do have I common with Paul is the need to have deliverance from and to overcome the power of sin. Let us not compare ourselves with Apostle Paul but rather look to Jesus as the One Who can help us.

Biblical Boasting!

‘Biblical Boasting.’
2 Corinthians 10:13-17.
a) 2 Corinthians 10:13. Has limits determined by God.
b) 2 Corinthians 10:13-14. Is selfless boasting not selfish boasting.
c) 2 Corinthians 10:15. Does not go beyond its limits and always considers other people.
d) 2 Corinthians 10:16. Is never built on another person’s ministry.
e) 2 Corinthians 10:17. Is always in the Lord.
(This QT helps me to understand Biblical Boasting)
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‘Sincere Love For One Another In The Body Of Christ.’
a) Romans 12:9-10. Is devoted Love and Honours other people.
b) 1 Peter 1:22. Comes from a pure soul that obeys the Truth.
c) 1 Timothy 1:5. Is instructed in the Word of God.
d) 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10. Should be increasing.
e) 2 Corinthians 9:8-11. Is generous.
(This Second one reminds me of the necessity for Sincere Love In The Body Of Christ)
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Chris.
Biblical boasting is always in the Lord. It is really boasting about the Lord and what He does – not so much on what we have done! We read, especially in Charismatic circles and ministries, about what people have done. This really is not good because it is not pleasing to the Lord. Let us always remember that Biblical boasting is about what He has done.

Stop Mocking And Scoffing!

‘Stop Mocking And Scoffing.’
a) Proverbs 19:29; Isaiah 28:22. Or we will pay the price for it. There will be a penalty to pay.
b) Proverbs 3:34; Acts 13:40-41. Or the Lord will mock at us.
c) 2 Peter 3:3-5. Mockers have forgotten the Word of God.
(This QT calls me to Stop Mocking And Scoffing)
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‘We Are Not To Be Spoiled By Little Foxes.’
a) Song of Solomon 2:15. We are to catch the little foxes and get rid of them.
b) Proverbs 6:10-11. The little fox of laziness.
c) Ecclesiastes 10:1. The little fox of foolishness.
d) Matthew 6:30; Hebrews 11:6; Romans 10:17. The little fox of little Faith.
e) Revelation 2:4; Matthew 22:37. The little fox of lost first love for the Lord.
f) 1 Corinthians 5:6; 1 Corinthians 15:33. The little fox of leaven.
g) James 3:5-6. The little fox of the tongue.
h) Romans 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 5:18. The little fox of no giving thanks.
(Through this Second one I know that I Am Not To Be Spoiled By Little Foxes)
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Chris.
We are not to be spoiled by the little foxes in life. So many Churches, families and people are spoiled by little foxes. When people are careless with their rubbish, especially in the rural regions, the foxes come and make a mess. When we are careless with our lives the foxes come and make a mess!

The Problem Is The Heart!

‘The Problem Is The Heart.’
Mark 7:18-23.
Jesus here was speaking to Jewish religious leaders who were opposing Him, angry with Him and hating Him. They were often falsely accusing Him. Here the accusations were against Him because of eating “unclean” food and His manner of fellowship.
a) Mark 7:18. Although these Jewish priests were well educated in the Jewish law Jesus told them that were void of understanding as far as God’s Principles were concerned. What was eaten could not make one unclean.
b) Mark 7:19. Jesus declared the natural process of all food.
c) Mark 7:20. Jesus said that it was not what went into a person that made them unclean but rather what came out of them.
d) Mark 7:21-22. There is a list given by Jesus of what makes people unclean. These things come from within the heart. Not from demons, not from “spiritual warfare”, but from the heart:-
1- Evil thoughts.
2- Sexual immorality.
3- Theft.
4- Murder.
5- Adultery.
6- Greed.
7- Malice.
8- Deceit.
9- Lewdness.
10- Envy.
11- Slander.
12- Arrogance.
13- Folly.
e) Mark 7:23. All these things come from within and defile the person.
(This QT reminds me that The Problem Is The Heart)
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‘The Precious Word Of God’
a) Psalm 119:72. Is more precious than gold or silver.
b) Romans 14:17. Gives us Hope.
c) John 8:32. Gives us Freedom.
(Through this Second one I find The Precious Word Of God and am so Blessed and encouraged by it)
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Chris.
To slander another person is a very unchristian thing to do. We are simply not to do that if we are True Believers. There is sometimes “church gossip” that is nothing more than slander. In some countries it is actually illegal and one can be prosecuted for slander. So slander is not only forbidden by God, it is also forbidden by law.

Good Responses To Our Church Leaders!

‘Good Responses To Our Church Leaders.’
2 Corinthians 10:7-12.
a) 2 Corinthians 10:7. We should not just look on the surface, that they are leaders. Rather we should realise that they are on the same “side” as us – they too belong to Jesus.
b) 2 Corinthians 10:8. The authority that the Lord has given our leaders is to build us up spiritually.
c) 2 Corinthians 10:9. We are to reject any intimidation and control through fear from Church leaders. If that is their “style” we are better off in another Church.
d) 2 Corinthians 10:10. We should accept their style of personality in leadership.
e) 2 Corinthians 10:11. We can expect consistency in our Church leaders.
f) 2 Corinthians 10:12. We should not compare ourselves with other Believers, neither should we compare our leaders with other leaders.
(This QT urges me to have Good Responses To My Church Leaders)
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‘The Lord Our Teacher.’
Micah 4:2-3.
a) He loves multi ethnic environments and Churches.
b) He teaches us at Worship Service in His House.
c) He teaches us how to live in ways that please Him.
d) He teaches us that we may teach other people.
e) He establishes Justice.
f) He gives Peace.
(This Second one clearly shows me The Lord My Teacher)
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Chris.
The True Church and its ministers belong to Jesus. As True Believers we should never forget this fact. God ordained Church leaders are reminded by the Lord to lead well and honestly, they are also to be diligent in their leadership. True Believers should be able to pray for and respect their Church leaders.

Be A Truthful Witness!

‘Be A Truthful Witness.’
a) Proverbs 19:28. A corrupt witness mocks at Justice.
b) Exodus 23:1. A false witness cooperates with evil people by telling lies to protect them.
c) Leviticus 19:12. Do not use the Lord’s Name to swear a falsehood.
d) Deuteronomy 5:20. Do not testify falsely against your neighbour.
e) Proverbs 14:5. A truthful witness does not lie; a false witness breathes lies.
f) Proverbs 24:28. Do not testify spitefully against innocent neighbours and do not lie about them.
g) Proverbs 25:18. Telling lies about others is as harmful as:-
1- Hitting them with an ax.
2- Wounding them with a sword.
3- Shooting them with a sharp arrow.
h) Zechariah 8:17. Stop the habit of swearing to things that are false. The Lord hates it.
(This QT reminds me to Be A Truthful Witness)
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‘When God’s People Live In Righteousness.’
Isaiah 32:16-18.
a) Isaiah 32:16. They live in Justice and Righteousness.
b) Isaiah 32:17. They live in:-
1- Peace.
2- Quietness.
3- Confidence.
c) Isaiah 32:18. Their homes are:-
1- Peaceful.
2- Secure.
3- Undisturbed.
(This Second one shows me what happens When God’s People Live In Righteousness)
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Chris.
The longing of most people on the Earth today is that they live in Justice and Righteousness. It is only a few troublemakers and unreasonable zealots that make things difficult for everyone. Personally I do not like these troublemakers and unreasonable zealots and I pray for Governments to have Wisdom what to do with troublemakers and unreasonable zealots and how to do it.

What God Wants!

‘What God Wants.’
Jeremiah 31:33.
a) He wants to be in Covenant relationship with His People.
b) He wants His Word to be in our thinking minds.
c) He wants His Word to be in our emotional hearts.
d) He wants to be our God.
e) He wants us to be His People.
(Through this QT I know What God Wants)
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‘Exercise Our Faith.’
Hebrews 11:3.
a) By Faith we understand this.
b) The Universe was formed at God’s Command.
c) What is seen by us now was made out of what was not visible – an amazing creative miracle.
(This Second causes me to Exercise My Faith)
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Chris.
God wants us to be His People. There are many people today who call themselves “christians” but, in actual fact they are not God’s People at all. To be a Person of God (or another definition is True Believer) one has to know Jesus Christ personally as Lord and Saviour. A True Believer is in a Covenant relationship with God because of the Cross. A True Believer treasures the indwelling Word of God.

Disobedient Thoughts And Actions!

‘Disobedient Thoughts And Actions.’
2 Corinthians 10:5-6.
a) We demolish arguments against Christ in our minds. (Our own thoughts as well as other people’s)
b) We demolish every pretension that sets itself up against the Knowledge of God.
c) We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
d) We are ready to punish every act of disobedience. (Especially our own)
e) We can expect the whole Church to follow this pattern.
(This QT teaches me to handle Disobedient Thoughts And Actions properly)
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‘God Does Not Want His People To Spiritually Die.’
Ezekiel 18:31.
a) Cast away from us and rid ourselves all the offences and transgressions that we have committed.
b) Get ourselves a new heart.
c) Get ourselves a new spirit.
d) God does not want us to die.
(This Second one reminds me that God is Gracious and Merciful: God Does Not Want His People To Spiritually Die)
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Chris.
If we read 2 Corinthians with a humble and teachable thinking mind we can experience life changing Truth. The Epistles in the Bible are not just historical letters nor are they merely foundational doctrines of the Christian Faith. These Epistles are the Living Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and totally relevant for today’s Christian and Church.

Difficult Children!

‘Difficult Children.’
Proverbs 19:26-27.
a) The child who robs or mistreats their father.
b) The child who drives out and chases away their mother.
c) The child who stops listening to instruction.
d) These are all difficult children and they bring into their family:-
1- Shame.
2- Public disgrace.
3- Embarrassment.
4- A turning the back on knowledge.
(Through this QT I am urged to pray for Difficult Children that their problems can be solved)
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‘Nicodemus’ Unbelief Confronted By Jesus.’
John 3:9-13.
a) John 3:9. Nicodemus questioned Jesus instead of Believing Him.
b) John 3:10. Nicodemus was a respected Jewish Teacher and he could not understand the sayings of Jesus.
c) John 3:11-12. Even though Jesus clearly spoke the Truth Nicodemus would not Believe it.
d) John 3:13. Jesus the Son of Man came to Earth from Heaven and will return back there again.
(By this Second one my Faith is challenged and encouraged: Nicodemus’ Unbelief Confronted By Jesus)
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Chris.
Difficult children always bring difficulty into their family. Even if it is the parents’ fault that the children are difficult it solves nothing simply by blaming the parents. There is no “set” remedy for difficult children. Each one is unique and needs the help most appropriate for their difficulty to be overcome. Whatever the situation, parents of difficult children need an abundance of Grace and Love.

God Is The I Am!

‘God Is The I Am.’
a) Exodus 3:14. He said it of Himself.
b) Isaiah 43:10. He gives His Servants confidence of their calling.
c) Matthew 24:25. He knows all things ahead of time.
d) John 16:30; Matthew 11:27. He is manifested in His Son Jesus Christ.
e) John 21:17. He is Worthy of our love.
f) Romans 8:28. He works all things together for our good.
g) John 8:16. His decisions are right and true.
(Through this QT I am convinced that God Is The I Am)
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‘A Minister Of Integrity.’
Matthew 22:16.
a) Is known to be so.
b) Teaches the Way of God in Truth.
c) Is not swayed by people.
d) Pays no attention to people’s status.
(This Second one shows me A Minister Of Integrity)
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Chris.
God surely does work all things together for our good. Sometimes, especially if we are suffering in some way we forget this fact or find it difficult to believe but it is True and Truth. So, whatever our situation, let us Trust God and obey Him because really our lives are in His Hands.

The True Believer And The World System!

‘The True Believer And The World System.’
2 Corinthians 10:2-4.
a) 2 Corinthians 10:2. True Believers should not live in the same way as people in the World system.
b) 2 Corinthians 10:3. True Believers do not wage war as the World System does.
c) 2 Corinthians 10:4. True Believers do not use the same weapons that the World system uses.
(This QT is so clear to me about my stand as a True Believer: The True Believer And The World System)
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‘The Lord Knows.’
a) John 2:24. All people and what they are like individually.
b) Acts 1:24. Everyone’s heart.
c) Matthew 9:4. Everyone’s thoughts.
d) John 18:4. Everything that was going to happen to Him.
e) John 6:64. Who does not Believe and who would betray Him.
f) John 13:19. The things that are going to happen.
(This Second one convinces me that The Lord Knows)
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Chris.
True Believers do not use the same weapons as the World system uses. The World system uses revenge to retaliate and hurt those people who have hurt them. True Believers do not do this.

Wise Punishment!

‘Wise Punishment.’
Proverbs 19:25.
a) People who make fun of Wisdom and mock need to be punished.
b) Deuteronomy 19:20. People sometimes learn through observing things.
c) Rebuke a discerning person and they will gain knowledge.
(Through this QT I fully understand that Wise Punishment is beneficial)
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‘We Should Freely Help Other People.’
Matthew 10:8.
There are three things that the Church should be giving to other people. These things have been freely given to the Church by the Lord and we should give them in various appropriate ways both practically and spiritually.
a) Healing.
b) Resurrection Life.
c) Freedom from Bondage.
(This Second one reminds me that I Should Freely Help Other People and encourage the Church to do the same)
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Chris.
Rebuke a discerning person and they will gain knowledge. Mature Churches and leaders know how to rebuke, it is a part of their responsibility that the Church may be kept pure. Problems multiply and uncontrolled gossip begins when rebuke is not carried out well. Immature Churches and leaders create more problems by not dealing with problems

Not To Condemn!

‘Not To Condemn.’
John 3:16-17.
a) The Message of the Gospel is a Message of Love.
b) The Message of the Gospel is about God giving to the lost World His only begotten Son.
c) The Message of the Gospel invites people to Believe in Jesus then they will not perish but have Everlasting Life. This Message is for all humanity everywhere.
d) God did not send His Son into the World to condemn the World.
e) God wants to save the World through Jesus Christ His Son.
(This QT reminds me that God sent His Son into the World Not To Condemn The World)
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‘The Ultimate Gift.’
Ephesians 2:8.
a) It is by Grace that we have been Saved.
b) Through Faith.
c) This is not from ourselves.
d) It is the Gift of God.
(This Second one shows me The Ultimate Gift)
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Chris.
If we Believe in Jesus we have Everlasting Life. This must be the Greatest Promise of God’s Word. We all know that death is a gateway but people’s opinions vary greatly about what is on the other side of the gate! As True Believers we have confidence in God’s Word which tells us that because we Believe in Jesus Christ we have Everlasting Life.

Apostle Paul's Public Gentleness!

‘Apostle Paul’s Public Gentleness.’
2 Corinthians 10:1.
a) He had the meekness of Christ.
b) He had the gentleness of Christ.
c) He appealed rather than commanded.
d) He was somewhat timid.
(Through this QT I am so Blessed and encouraged through Apostle Paul’s Gentleness)
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‘Uncorrected Mistakes Can Lead To Sins.’
2 Samuel 11:1-17.
a) 2 Samuel 11:1. A big mistake. King David did not go out to war when he should have done so.
b) 2 Samuel 11:2. David lusted for a beautiful woman bathing on her roof top.
c) 2 Samuel 11:3. She was a married woman.
d) 2 Samuel 11:4. David committed adultery with her. (BY JEWISH LAW – A DEATH SENTENCE)
e) 2 Samuel 11:5. The woman became pregnant.
f) 2 Samuel 11:6-7. David cunningly sent for Uriah the woman’s husband.
g) 2 Samuel 11:8-13. Uriah was such a faithful and good man, a good soldier and servant of David. He would not go home and sleep with his wife.
h) 2 Samuel 11:14-17. David arranged to have Uriah killed in the battle. (BY JEWISH LAW – A DEATH SENTENCE)
(Through this Second one I see that Uncorrected Mistakes Can Lead To Sins)
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Chris.
Many married women who are lonely or neglected by their husbands become “targets” for caring pastors and Church leaders. This can happen because the life of the Church is sometimes so attractive to these women. They are pure but feeling rejected. Most pastors and Church workers are also of a caring nature. This is why every Church and Ministry needs guidelines and boundaries that simply cannot be crossed.

We Should Not Be Lazy People!

‘We Should Not Be Lazy People.’
a) Proverbs 19:24; 26:15. Lazy people do not even feed themselves properly.
b) Proverbs 6:6. Lazy people need to watch ants and learn from them.
c) Proverbs 6:9; 26:14. Lazy people frequently oversleep.
d) Proverbs 10:26. Lazy people are a pin to their employer.
e) Proverbs 13:4; 20:4. Lazy people want much but get little.
f) Proverbs 15:19. Lazy people have trouble all through their lives.
g) Proverbs 21:25. The desires of lazy people will be their ruin, for their hands refuse to work.
h) Proverbs 22:13; 26:13. The lazy person is full of excuses for their laziness.
i) Proverbs 26:16. Lazy people deceive themselves.
(This QT reminds me that I Should Not Be A Lazy Person)
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‘Sanctify Them.’
This is a part of the Prayer of Jesus Christ for His Disciples in John 17. In Old Testament Hebrew the word QADASH means:- sanctify; hallow; dedicate; holy; prepare; consecrate; appointed and purified. HAGIAZO is the word in the New Testament, it means:- sanctify; hallow; be holy. So this Prayer of Jesus Christ has great meaning for His modern day Disciples.
a) John 17:17; Ephesians 5:26. We are Sanctified by the Truth of God’s Word.
b) 1 Thessalonians 5:23. We are Sanctified by God the Father.
c) Hebrews 13:12; 1 Corinthians 1:30. We are Sanctified by the Blood of Jesus.
d) 1 Peter 3:15. We are to Sanctify the Lord God in our hearts.
e) 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Peter 1:2. We are Sanctified by the Holy Spirit.
f) 1 Thessalonians 4:3. Our Sanctification is the Will of God.
(Through this Second one I have deep comfort and assurance from this Prayer of Jesus Christ: Sanctify Them)
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Chris.
God is the One Who does the major work of Sanctification in us. In our own effort we are to sanctify (or set apart the Lord) in our hearts, that is all. The rest of the work of Sanctification is what the Lord does for us. There is absolutely no room for self righteousness or self holiness in God’s Kingdom.

Recognise The Spirit Of Truth!

‘Recognise The Spirit Of Truth.’
1 John 4:4-6.
a) 1 John 4:4. The Children of God can overcome the influences of the people in the World System because the One Who is in us is greater than the one who is in the World system.
b) 1 John 4:5. The people of the World system are from it. These people speak the viewpoint of the World system and therefore the people in the World system listen to them.
c) 1 John 4:6. The Children and Servants of God are from God.
d) 1 John 4:6. Whoever is from God listens to the Children and Servants of God. The people of the World system do not want to listen to the Children and Servants of God.
e) 1 John 4:6. This is how we recognise the Spirit of Truth and the spirit of falsehood.
(This QT teaches me how to Recognise The Spirit Of Truth)
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‘Leave Them Alone.’
Matthew 15:14.
a) This is a clear instruction of Jesus.
b) Leave the false teachers and merely religious teachers of the Jewish law alone.
c) These false teachers are the blind leading the blind.
d) If we follow false teachers we will fall into a pit.
(This Second one urges me to Leave Them Alone)
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Chris.
Truth is so important in the lives of True Believers. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit Who is the Spirit of Truth. We need to live and speak the Truth with the motivation of Love. We need to keep on receiving the Truth that sets and keeps us free. We also need to simply follow Jesus Christ Who is the Truth.

Thank God!

‘Thank God.’
a) 2 Corinthians 9:15. For His indescribable Gift – Jesus Christ His Son.
b) 2 Corinthians 9:11. Because He meets our needs.
c) 2 Corinthians 2:14. Because of the Ministry that He has given to us.
d) 1 Chronicles 16:8. And Proclaim His Greatness. Tell the whole World what He has done.
e) Psalm 30:12. Forever.
f) Psalm 92:1. Because it is good to do.
g) 1 Corinthians 15:57. Because He gives us Victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord.
h) Ephesians 5:20. For everything.
(This QT encourages me to Thank God)
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‘God Can Keep Us From Pride.’
2 Corinthians 12:7.
a) This was Apostle Paul’s testimony.
b) He had received much Grace and Spiritual Revelation.
c) God sent Him a thorn in his flesh. (We do not know what the thorn was)
d) It was a messenger from Satan.
e) To beat him and keep Him from being proud.
(This Second one reminds me that the Word of God tells me to humble myself and also shows me that God Can Keep Me From Pride)
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Chris.
God gives testimonies to all of His Children – True Believers. The testimonies that He gives us are unique and for His Glory. We should not covet the testimony of another person but rather Rejoice with them in what the Lord has given to them.