Betrayers Among the Fold — Beware of Them
We live in a wicked age. So, don’t expect people always to think as good as you do. May God give you understanding as you keep preaching Him in this lost age.
Hang Around People Pregnant with God’s Promises
After the angel Gabriel gave Mary the news that Jesus would be born through her and used Elisabeth’s case of giving birth in old age, she decided to go and stay with the old lady. Mary’s decision to go and stay with Elisabeth implies that it is prudent to hang around people who are pregnant with God’s promises.
Don’t Build Your Life on Sand
God has more in store for you. But in most cases, He wants you to listen to Him, study His Word and put what you learn into practice. When you fail to do that, Jesus said your life is like a foolish person who built his life on sand.
Be Subject to Governing Authorities
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.
The Enemy Is Not Your Friend
With all seriousness, guard your mind from deception. When the devil tries to paint an enticing picture of sin in your life, look at God’s Word and resist him. Life in Christ is not a joke. So don’t trade yours for anything ungodly.
Avoid Sowing in Your Flesh
The devil has no love. He doesn’t like you. So when he suggests sinful thoughts to you, even as sweet in your mind, don’t ever think there’s a good end to engaging in it. It’ll leave you with shame and guilt when you submit to him. Be wise in how you live in this perverse generation. And let God be the reason for everything you do.
Protect Yourself from Premature Death
Your life is not a football to get tossed to and fro by the suggestions and directions of men, of which several of them live confused. Seek to know God’s will and follow suit. It will help you.
Wealth Without Understanding Is Dangerous
Many people want to be rich, but few are willing to pay the high price of learning about finances and business. Friend, things don’t work like that.
Take Heed What You Hear
Take heed what you hear. Spend time with God and be wrapped up in His presence so that your definition of right and wrong to govern your life will be determined by Him.
Think Deeply About People’s Suggestions to You
Learn how to filter people’s words and pick those which align with what God has told you and move with it. Think deeply about people’s suggestions to you before listening to them. But above all, prioritise God’s what God has said (as well as what you agree with your spouse to do if you’re married).
Give Thought to Your Ways
It is possible to think what you intend to do is good in your mind, yet totally wrong when viewed through the lens of God’s Word. That is why Solomon, advises you to give thought to your ways (see Proverbs 14:8) as a prudent person. Think about this for a minute!
Stay Away from a Fool
God loves you too much to see you destroyed. Stay away from a fool. Sometimes, audit your friends and weigh their contributions to your life. And those you find guilty of influencing you negatively, remove them from your life.