Don’t always attribute anything wrong you see another believer does to an attitude flaw. Just abound in love toward that person and watch how God transforms his life with time. If all believers will live like this, I think there’ll be less bitterness among people in this world.
For us Christians, God doesn’t want us to carry both good and evil thoughts in our minds. That is why He wants to build a world where believers will need nothing from the world to go about life’s activities. But since we live in an evil age (see Galatians 1:4) where some people we interact with daily are unbelievers, He doesn’t want us to be ignorant of their evil ways.
Child of God, disassociate from people living confused. Do not follow their counsel, or else they’ll infect you with their confusion. God created you on purpose for a purpose. Find out that purpose by developing a deeper intimacy with Him, follow Him as you’ve heard Him speak, and your life won’t be the same again.
When Jesus said, “And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life lame, rather than having two feet, to be cast into hell…” (Mark 9:45), He was speaking of purging lives of worldly distractions that keep them from hearing and following Him, not doing surgery to take out your legs.
You might have strong reasons to speak harsh words against those who attack the anointing upon your life to do God’s work in peace. But Assume the place of love and forgive them. Think well of your enemies. Don’t wish them to fall, although they deserve it.
Watch out (observe) those who cause divisions and preach doctrines against the truth about Jesus you’ve received. If you have to unfollow them online, do so. If you have to stop listening to their sermons, do it. The goal is to help you stay in the faith without confusion.
Avoid following popular opinions of people to do things God has not told you to do. Finding direction in life is not about following the trend but the voice of God.
Don’t let another believer’s dissimilar attitude destroy your countenance at times. Sometimes, God wants to teach you great things through the behaviours of such people and several life encounters whenever they are around.
Dear believer, you’re not of the world. If unbelievers accept divorce, stick to God’s principle of permanent marriage covenant.
You can have as many acquaintances as possible on this earth because you’ll never know when you’ll need any of them. However, don’t just invite anybody into your close friends’ circle. Screen such friendships by studying the person over time. And as the attitude unfolds, you can make an informed decision.
Artificial contraception, in itself, is neither good nor bad. But who uses it and the motive for using it will judge. When the unmarried uses it, it is totally wrong and sinful because it will foster fornication. But for married couples, they can use it for effective family planning.
Despise not who you meet for the first time wherever you go. God can do wonders through the strangers you meet. However, be discerning, lest you entertain an evil companion in your life.
