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Perfect HeartFor it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other god's: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. (1 Kings 11:4 KJV Thomas Nelson (c) 2016) Though David sinned, he repented. David sorrowed over his sin, and returned to GOD. Job was a perfect and upright man. He feared God and eschewed 'shunned' evil  (see Job 1:1) Perfect relates to Job's heart. Upright relates to Job's...
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Perfect in ChristBe ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 KJV (c) 2016 Thomas Nelson) "Be" is a present tense word. "Ye" speaks to the individual (you). "Therefore" is in regard to the previously mentioned scriptures (see Matthew 5). "Perfect" has to do with our position in Christ, as born again believers. (It is not of any goodness of our own. It is because of Who JESUS Is, and His atoning work on the cross for the sins of ...
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A New Beginning... behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation. (2 Corinthians 6:2b KJV biblegateway.com) During this time of year many people make New Year’s Resolutions {a list of things they will do differently than the previous year: new habits, etc.} Resolutions may help some people, though they are not always lasting. That which lasts forever…  is our soul. Where will you spend eternity? … forever with GOD, in heaven? Or separated from GOD e...
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GOD With UsBehold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which is being interpreted is, God with us. (Matthew 1:23 KJV biblegateway.com) Mary, the mother of JESUS, had no physical relation with a man before having JESUS. Mary conceived JESUS of The Holy Ghost (see Matthew 1:20) JESUS Is GOD. GOD came into the world through the womb of a woman. GOD wrapped Himself in a Human Body (The Person JESUS), to be born in t...
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Mission CompleteAnd Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. (Luke 19:9-10 KJV biblestudytools.com) Adam and Eve fell into sin in the Garden of Eden. Due to this, all of humanity inherited the sin nature. We need JESUS to save us from sin. In Genesis chapter 3, GOD let it be known that the seed of the woman shall bruise satan's head. This was ...
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Thanksgiving to GODBeing enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. (2 Corinthians 9:11 dailyverses.net) Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated by many people. We may reflect on things that we are grateful for. Thank GOD for the many blessings that He bestows upon us. Thank GOD for His grace and mercy. Thank GOD for His loving kindness towards us. Thank GOD for sending His Son JESUS to die on the cross for our sins and Him ris...
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A Heart of GratitudeIn every thing  give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV biblegateway.com) We have so many things to be grateful for. We can breathe, think, feel, move, and spend time with others. We experience the joys and sorrows, highs and lows, good and bad. We can learn from things that occur in our lives, and in the lives of others. Opportunities are given to us everyday. The biggest opportunity that we ha...
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Maturing In ChristWhen I was a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. (1 Corinthians 13:11 KJV biblegateway.com) Apostle Paul speaks of how he became a man.This refers to man (maturity). Apostle Paul grew up in spiritual understanding, through a relationship with JESUS. The Word of GOD lets us know ...in malice be children, in understanding be men. (see 1 Corinthians 14:24 kingjamesbibleonline.org ) Pastor...
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Why Go To Church?Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. (Hebrews 10:25 KJV biblegateway.com) {When we honor The Lord's Day, not our day, The Lord's Day (by gathering in church on Sundays...) we not only honor The Lord, He honors us. -Pastor David Jeremiah} When congregations assemble, we may worship The Lord together, gain biblical knowledge and understandi...
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Put On ChristBut put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts  thereof. (Romans 13:14 KJV biblegateway.com) But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: (Colossians 3:8-10 KV) When we put o...
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Good AfflictionIt is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. (Psalm 119:71 KJV biblegateway.com) David faced challenges in his life. He knew that some things that he endured were consequences of sin he committed. David acknowledged what he had done was wrong. He desired GOD's Will and turned to Him for forgiveness. This is called repentance. It has been stated, Pain lets you know that something is wrong. GOD has given us a conscience that w...
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After The Likeness Of GodAnd God said, Let us make man in our image after our likeness: (Genesis 1:26a KJV biblegateway.com) "...after our likeness..." God made mankind in His image (the way He visualizes people, and has a purpose for humanity). To be after the likeness of God, is to desire His nature (characteristics); to have a heart after God (to have His views and values to be at the forefront of our minds and exhibited in our lives). JESUS is the express image of His ...
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Created By GODSo God created man in His own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. (Genesis 1:27 KJV) GOD formed man from the dust of the ground. (see Genesis 2:7) He made woman (Eve) from the rib of man (Adam) (see Genesis 2:21-22) All of humanity came from Adam and Eve.  Eve was made a help meet (suitable, compatible; marriage partner) for Adam. (see Genesis 2:20, 24-25) GOD's plan for husband and wife included having children.  Peopl...
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In GOD's ImageAnd God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: (Genesis 1:26a KJV) GOD's thoughts of mankind is for us to function as He designed. GOD made us with purpose in mind. He has a plan for our lives. GOD, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit, are Triune, also known as The Trinity. People have three parts. We are a spirit, have a soul, and live in a body. The Breath of GOD is in our lungs; as living souls. By the spirit man, we are made alive. G...
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Prayer For BoldnessPraying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel. (Ephesians 6:18-19 KJV kingjamesbibleonline.org) May we live evangelistically before others; letting them know about JESUS through our lifestyle and livelihood. Let us remember one another in pr...
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