Even though not all rulers and authorities do the right thing every time, they are there because God placed them there. For that sake, you must be subject to them. So, dear believer, be a law-abiding citizen of your country and voice your opinion when it matters, but don’t insult government officials.
Dear friend, there is no need to portray a fake life to others. You don’t need to dress in expensive apparel, use costly things you don’t own, or buy things you don’t need to show off to people. People don’t really care about what you own. So don’t deceive yourself by thinking too highly of yourself. It’s of no need.
It pays to be completely humble and gentle. When God sees you to be humble and gentle, He will open doors for you that you never think it is possible. Don’t live always scheming ways to be arrogant to people, even if they talk badly about you. Let God avenge you, not yourself.
To prevent running into trouble, obey the laws of your country and focus on living purposefully to please God. That way, you can enjoy peace in your own life. However, never forget to pray for those in authority – that God will turn their hearts to do what is right and not what their selfish cravings long for.
Your body has been purchased by God using Jesus’ blood. So the moment you get saved, you don’t own it. Instead, you are a steward of it, and it remains God’s property.
If God did it for someone else, go to that same God to do it for you instead of envying the person.
If you’re meek, there is an assurance in the Word that you shall inherit the land. It doesn’t mean you will become a real estate entrepreneur. Instead, it means your name will refuse to die because God will cause your works to outlive your existence.
If you’re to set your heart on the right path, then it means you must stay focused on doing what is right, for which only God can help you do that.
The more people you serve, the greater God makes you. That is His way of lifting people to greatness.
Do you want God to consistently show you favour? Then, choose to remain humble. Learn to consciously live a holy life before God no matter where you find yourself.
Look at the life of Jesus! He was (and is still king) of the entire universe. But when people insulted Him, He didn’t revile back (1 Peter 2:23). He was so quiet before Pilate that Pilate himself marvelled (see Mark 15:3-4). Besides knowing that He ought to die and save all humanity, Jesus knew that boasting before Pilate was not wise. Learn from this!
