I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. (1 TimothyContinue reading “Quality of Faith 5: Godliness”
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Quality of Faith 4: Perseverance
For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (Hebrews 12:3) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were given an ultimatum by King Nebuchadnezzar — bow down to his golden image, or be thrown into a fiery furnace. The trio was not intimidated, andContinue reading “Quality of Faith 4: Perseverance”
Quality of Faith 3: Self-Control
All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. (1 Corinthians 9:25 NLT) In the Bible we read that Cain and Abel made an offering to the Lord. Cain offered crops; Abel offered firstborn of his sheep. TheContinue reading “Quality of Faith 3: Self-Control”
Quality of Faith 2: Knowledge
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7) From the time of our birth, we are in the process of learning facts, gathering information, and building skills. As a result, we grow in knowledge that we use for evil deeds, or for good works (Romans 1:18–32;Continue reading “Quality of Faith 2: Knowledge”
Quality of Faith 1: Moral Excellence
Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.[1] (1 Peter 2:12) Moral excellence means to be excellent in right behavior and good character. That was trueContinue reading “Quality of Faith 1: Moral Excellence”
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