Love Keeps No Record of Wrongs
As you grow in God’s love, you should be able to forget people’s faults.
Rejected by God but Accepted by Men
Have you read the Old Testament and seen how Saul got rejected by God as king, yet he continued to sit on the throne of Israel for years? That tells us how severe God’s decisions are without man’s insight into it, even if it’ll take years to manifest.
Chosen by God but Rejected by Men
The whole universe was created by Jesus and for Him (see Colossians 1:16). So it was sad to see the owner of the entire universe walk upon the face of the Earth without men knowing him, all because He took the form of a man, in fact, a servant.
Beware of Deceiving People
[15] “Woe to him who gives drink to his neighbors, pouring it from the wineskin till they are drunk, so that he can gaze on their naked bodies! [16] You will be filled with shame instead of glory. Now it is your turn! Drink and let your nakedness be exposed! […]
Love Is the Fulfilment of the Law
All the laws God gave the Israelites are summed up in one word: love. Therefore, love is the fulfilment of the law.
Live as Children of Light
Any human being can do good out of his own volition. However, it’s only in Christ you can walk in good works.
Walk in the Way of Love
To walk in love as God did, you must walk in sacrifice for the benefit of others.
Submit to God’s Training Systems
Submit to God’s training systems. If it’s serving in His house, do it with all diligence, knowing that you’re the primary benefactor of it and the organisation at large.
Your Reasonable Service unto God
You cannot fulfil your divine mandate without your body being in good health. Take care of yourself as an honour to the Lord of it.
Avoid Unrealistic Accusations
If you feel suspicious about something, let time reveal the true nature of the matter as you watch, pray and wait on the Lord.
Peace Is the All-Round Definition of Wise Paths
All the paths of wisdom are peace, the Bible says. That means if you don’t have peace within you for that decision you want to take, it’s not wise to pursue it. Otherwise, you’ll sign up for future hurts you could have avoided.
Do not Be Wise in Your Own Eyes
God has given you the wisdom to navigate life well. Ask Him for more of it and use it, so the quality of your life will become better as you grow spiritually.