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I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-42)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? INCLUDING GOD IN YOUR PLANS When you hear the word ‘materialism’, what thoughts come to mind? Do you think about power and possessions? Do you think of someone with a love of ‘stuff’; someone who enjoys bragging about their possessions? A selfish person who is lacking in humility? Someone who is … Continue reading

GOD IS REAL: WE CAN FELLOWSHIP WITH HIM NOW, OR BE SEPARATED FROM HIM FOREVER

BIBLE PASSAGE: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-41)

  I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? BEING JUDGMENTALContinuing with ‘the error of many believers who are being judgmental’, James tells us there is only One qualified to judge.     There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one     who is able to save and destroy. But you—who     are you to judge your neighbor? (James … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT (part-40)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? HUMBLE IN GOD’S EYES The scriptures instruct believers to develop a humble attitude if we expect to experience the blessings available for those with the fruit of the Spirit. One of the benefits of humility is – the Lord will lift us up whenever we are distraught.     Humble yourselves before … Continue reading

SATAN WANTS TO CONVINCE US THAT WE HAVE LOST OUT ON HEAVEN

BIBLE PASSAGE: You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-39)

I’M SAVED. NOW WHAT? MOURNING Satan wants to convince believers that they can find joy in what the world has to offer. If he is successful, then he can cause us to lose the joy of our salvation; a joy that God wants us to be enjoying. James implies that enjoying worldly things is a … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-38)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? WHERE IS GOD?There are times when God can seem so far away from us. We may have a desire to get closer to Him, and we know He has a desire to draw near to us, so what is standing in the way? We know that an omnipotent God can do … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-37)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? CONFRONTING THE DEVIL So how can we increase our fellowship and dependence on God so that we can receive more of His grace? A starting point is to identify and eliminate the things in our life that inhibit our humility and our desire to seek God’s help. Our desires for fellowshipping … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-36)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? EVIL PRACTICESJames says that when two of the examples of being friends with the world(envy and selfish ambition) are present, they open the door to many other problems.    For where you have envy and selfish ambition,     there you find disorder and every evil practice    (James 3:16) Notice he said ‘disorder’ … Continue reading

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? (part-35)

I’M SAVED, NOW WHAT? FRIENDSHIP WITH THE WORLD (2 of 2)     Idolatry (continued):     Obviously there are times when we are ill, or required to work,     or something unexpectedly occurs. Any of these can prevent us     from worshipping with others, but when we choose to please     ourselves over obeying His command, … Continue reading

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