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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2012-04-30
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add to
"Like precious faith" (salvation) alone will not cause you to be victorious. You must add to it. Salvation is the foundation of living...the starting point.
Created 6 months ago
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through knowledge
Grace, Peace, and Everything you need for life & godliness come through (application of) knowledge.
Created 6 months ago
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resist by faith
You can only resist him at the level of your faith in God's Word. Others have already gone through what you're going through. You're not the first & won't be the last.
Created 8 months ago
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well-balanced
Stay alert! The enemy is looking for the area in your life that's out of balance. He can only devour what you allow him to. he needs your participation. Don't give it.
Created 8 months ago
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humble then cast
Humbling yourself under the Word of God & the man of God precedes "casting".
Created 8 months ago
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humble yourself
This is accomplished by paying respect to the Word & the person administering it. There is a time already set for your exaltation. Are you persistent enough to reach it? Gal 6:9
Created 8 months ago
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young men submit
Younger men must accept the authority of the elders in the church. Not because of chronological age, but spiritual maturity. The young owe respect & should yield to the counsel of the elders. We should…
Created 8 months ago
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leader's reward
Serve as unto the Lord & not unto men for your reward comes from Him. Set a good example & lead His way. His reward is greater than any man can give.
Created 8 months ago
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lead by example
The elders are to lead with tender-loving care, not with an iron fist. A good leader gains credibility by setting a good example with his/her lifestyle. Only then will the followers truly listen. When…
Created 8 months ago
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feed God's flock
The elders are instructed to feed, not entertain. Pastors & other spiritual leaders ought to give God's people God's Word without hidden motives.
Created 8 months ago
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suffer on
If you're suffering persecution for doing His will, just keep at it. God will take care of you. If you're suffering for any other reason, CHANGE.
Created 8 months ago
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scarcely saved?
Still in reference to consequences, the righteous barely endure without being destroyed. The unrighteous don't stand a chance. They will not be preserved. Our best bet is to just obey the Word & not have…
Created 8 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2011-09-23
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judgment
Judgment = consequences for sinful actions Just like God allows you to sin, He also allows the consequences to come upon you so you recognize that you're wrong & grow to the point where you no longer…
Created 8 months ago
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no shame
Never allow those of the world cause you to feel ashamed for following Christ. Yes, they will try to put you down for going against the grain like not using profanity or refusing to consume alcohol or…
Created 9 months ago
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proper suffering
Make sure all the persecution you suffer is for your Christ-like lifestyle & not something wrong. Having to suffer for wrongdoing brings no glory to God.
Created 9 months ago
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hooray for insult!
Be happy when insults are thrown your way on account of your commitment to Christ. They obviously notice something about you that's different from the rest of the world. Take is as a compliment & roll…
Created 9 months ago
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don't worry...shout
The true test of faith is in the midst of a trial. If you worry when you face negative situations, you're not in faith. Whatsoever is not of faith is sin. Walking is sin keeps you from receiving God's…
Created 9 months ago
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going through?
It's not strange...trials are commonplace for the believer. However, the common thread is "through". You weren't meant to "stay in". Every trial has limitations for God doesn't allow you to face any trial…
Created 9 months ago
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His glory
When you're operating in the gifting God has given, it's not for your glory. Your motivation ought to be "to God be the glory!" If your motivation is in the right place, you won't get upset if your name…
Created 9 months ago
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you're gifted
Everybody has been gifted by God. The gift inside of you is not for you...it's to be used to serve others around you. In the Kingdom, it's unfair for you to not allow God to use you in the area He gifted…
Created 9 months ago
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that's Jesus
When you see the homeless man, that's Jesus. When you see the hungry man, that's Jesus. When you see the man w/o clothes, that's Jesus. Matt 25:34-46
Created 9 months ago
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open house
When God speaks to you, "John Doe is hungry, feed him." it's not time to call the pastor. You have a house, use it. After all, you call it a blessing from God so use it to be a blessing. If you want the…
Created 9 months ago
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love covers all
There's a problem w/your love if someone can wrong you & it changes. Walk in love independent of the actions of others. When you're wronged, it's evidence there's something wrong w/the person who wronged…
Created 10 months ago
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disregard critics
Don't waste time worrying about those who persecute you for changing. They too will have to face the Judge one day. Don't even offer them a response...it's not worth the breath.
Created 10 months ago
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change despite critics
When you decide to change, those you used to do evil with will criticize you most. Don't allow fear of rejection from family & so-called friends to prevent you from changing.
Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-05-28
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-04-27
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-04-11
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-02
