• Romans 1:17
    King James Version
    17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
    Romans 1:17 King James Version 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
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  • #DAILY LIGHT
    THE GREATEST WEAPON THE CHURCH HAS FORGOTTEN: STOP SINGING ABOUT THE BLOOD AND START WIELDING IT!
    Grace and apostolic fire to you, child of God! I am coming to you today with a deep, holy provocation. The Spirit of God is indicting a lukewarm, intellectually arrogant generation of believers who have reduced the Blood of Jesus to a catchy chorus on Sunday morning, while they get battered, bruised, and defeated by demons Monday through Saturday.
    The Kingdom of darkness is not terrified of your theology degrees. Demons are not intimidated by your church attendance. Hell only trembles at ONE thing: The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant!
    Today, we are tearing the veil off the enemy’s deception. We are diving deep into the expository truth of Revelation 12:11: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." This is not a suggestion; this is the divine blueprint for total spiritual supremacy. Read closely, because your deliverance is in these next few paragraphs.
    THE INDICTMENT: A POWERLESS GOSPEL
    We have a generation of Christians who know how to argue about grace but have zero power to expel a demon. Why? Because we have disconnected from the reality of the Blood Covenant.
    In the Old Testament, the high priest could not even enter the Holy of Holies without the blood of a goat or bull (Hebrews 9:7). Without blood, there was no access, no covering, and no forgiveness. Yet today, believers try to engage in high-level spiritual warfare using their own intellect, their own logic, and their own willpower.
    Listen to me: Satan is a legalist. If you try to fight him on the grounds of your own righteousness, you will lose every time. Your only legal advantage in the realm of the spirit is the Blood of Jesus!
    EXPOSING REVELATION 12:11: THE THREE-FOLD CORD OF VICTORY
    How do we practically apply this scripture to obliterate demonic attacks? You must understand the three components of this apostolic weapon:
    1. "By the Blood of the Lamb" (The Legal Foundation)
    The Blood of Jesus is not a magic potion; it is a legal document. When Jesus shed His blood on Calvary, He established a New Covenant (Hebrews 12:24). That blood cries out "MERCY" and "FINISHED" over your life.
    Practical Application: When the enemy brings accusations of your past sins, failures, or generational curses, you do not argue with him. You present the evidence. You declare: "Satan, I am justified by His blood! My debt is paid!" (Romans 5:9). The Blood strips the enemy of his legal right to torment you.
    2. "And by the Word of their Testimony" (The Weaponization)
    The Blood provides the legal foundation, but your mouth must execute it! The Greek word for testimony here is marturia, which means "evidence given in a court of law."
    Practical Application: The blood of Jesus does not profit you if you keep your mouth shut. You must testify to what the Word of God says the Blood has done! You must open your mouth and declare: "I draw the bloodline of Jesus Christ around my mind, my children, my finances, and my health! Passover angel, see the blood and PASS OVER my house!" (Exodus 12:23). You are the enforcing agent of the Blood Covenant!
    3. "And they did not love their lives to the death" (The Posture of the Disciple)
    Here is where the modern church fails. You cannot wield the Blood of Jesus effectively if your flesh is still sitting on the throne of your heart.
    Practical Application: Demons laugh at carnal, flesh-driven Christians trying to plead the blood while living in willful compromise. True spiritual warfare requires a dead man walking! When you are crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20), you have nothing left to lose and nothing to protect. A completely surrendered disciple is the most dangerous weapon in the hand of God.
    HOW TO ACTIVELY USE THE BLOOD AGAINST DEMONIC ATTACKS
    Stop waiting for the attack to destroy you before you respond. Take the offensive!
    Plead the Blood Over Your Mind: When spirits of anxiety, depression, or lust attack your thoughts, decree: "I apply the Blood of Jesus to my mind. My thoughts are washed and captivated by the obedience of Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5)
    Plead the Blood Over Your Physical Territory: Anoint your home. Stand at your doors and declare: "By the Blood of the everlasting covenant, no plague shall come near my dwelling!" (Psalm 91:10)
    Weaponize the Communion Table: Stop taking the Lord's Supper as a religious ritual. When you drink the cup, you are renewing your covenant vows and announcing the Lord's death to the powers of darkness! (1 Corinthians 11:26)
    YOUR CALL TO ACTION!
    The days of passive Christianity are over. It is time to rise up, take the Blood, and enforce the victory of Calvary!
    DO THESE 3 THINGS RIGHT NOW TO SHIFT YOUR ATMOSPHERE:
    TESTIFY IN THE COMMENTS: Type "I DRAW THE BLOODLINE OF JESUS OVER MY LIFE TODAY!" Let the algorithmic realm and the spiritual realm record your declaration of faith!
    SHARE THIS BROADCAST APOSTOLICALLY: There is someone on your timeline right now who is under severe demonic attack in their health, their marriage, or their mind. They need this weapon! Hit SHARE and arm the brethren!
    PRAY THIS ENFORCEMENT PRAYER OUT LOUD: "Father, I thank You for the Blood of the Lamb! Today, I enforce the victory of Calvary over my life. I command every demonic assignment, every witchcraft attack, and every spirit of infirmity to hit the bloodline and scatter! I wash my mind, my family, and my destiny in the precious Blood of Jesus. I am untouchable by the enemy. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen!"
    Let the labourers arise. Let the Remnant roar. The Blood has never lost its power!
    #THE SON OF LIGHT
    #DAILY LIGHT THE GREATEST WEAPON THE CHURCH HAS FORGOTTEN: STOP SINGING ABOUT THE BLOOD AND START WIELDING IT! 🚨 Grace and apostolic fire to you, child of God! I am coming to you today with a deep, holy provocation. The Spirit of God is indicting a lukewarm, intellectually arrogant generation of believers who have reduced the Blood of Jesus to a catchy chorus on Sunday morning, while they get battered, bruised, and defeated by demons Monday through Saturday. The Kingdom of darkness is not terrified of your theology degrees. Demons are not intimidated by your church attendance. Hell only trembles at ONE thing: The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant! Today, we are tearing the veil off the enemy’s deception. We are diving deep into the expository truth of Revelation 12:11: "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death." This is not a suggestion; this is the divine blueprint for total spiritual supremacy. Read closely, because your deliverance is in these next few paragraphs. 🛑 THE INDICTMENT: A POWERLESS GOSPEL We have a generation of Christians who know how to argue about grace but have zero power to expel a demon. Why? Because we have disconnected from the reality of the Blood Covenant. In the Old Testament, the high priest could not even enter the Holy of Holies without the blood of a goat or bull (Hebrews 9:7). Without blood, there was no access, no covering, and no forgiveness. Yet today, believers try to engage in high-level spiritual warfare using their own intellect, their own logic, and their own willpower. Listen to me: Satan is a legalist. If you try to fight him on the grounds of your own righteousness, you will lose every time. Your only legal advantage in the realm of the spirit is the Blood of Jesus! 🩸 EXPOSING REVELATION 12:11: THE THREE-FOLD CORD OF VICTORY How do we practically apply this scripture to obliterate demonic attacks? You must understand the three components of this apostolic weapon: 1. "By the Blood of the Lamb" (The Legal Foundation) The Blood of Jesus is not a magic potion; it is a legal document. When Jesus shed His blood on Calvary, He established a New Covenant (Hebrews 12:24). That blood cries out "MERCY" and "FINISHED" over your life. Practical Application: When the enemy brings accusations of your past sins, failures, or generational curses, you do not argue with him. You present the evidence. You declare: "Satan, I am justified by His blood! My debt is paid!" (Romans 5:9). The Blood strips the enemy of his legal right to torment you. 2. "And by the Word of their Testimony" (The Weaponization) The Blood provides the legal foundation, but your mouth must execute it! The Greek word for testimony here is marturia, which means "evidence given in a court of law." Practical Application: The blood of Jesus does not profit you if you keep your mouth shut. You must testify to what the Word of God says the Blood has done! You must open your mouth and declare: "I draw the bloodline of Jesus Christ around my mind, my children, my finances, and my health! Passover angel, see the blood and PASS OVER my house!" (Exodus 12:23). You are the enforcing agent of the Blood Covenant! 3. "And they did not love their lives to the death" (The Posture of the Disciple) Here is where the modern church fails. You cannot wield the Blood of Jesus effectively if your flesh is still sitting on the throne of your heart. Practical Application: Demons laugh at carnal, flesh-driven Christians trying to plead the blood while living in willful compromise. True spiritual warfare requires a dead man walking! When you are crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20), you have nothing left to lose and nothing to protect. A completely surrendered disciple is the most dangerous weapon in the hand of God. ⚔️ HOW TO ACTIVELY USE THE BLOOD AGAINST DEMONIC ATTACKS Stop waiting for the attack to destroy you before you respond. Take the offensive! Plead the Blood Over Your Mind: When spirits of anxiety, depression, or lust attack your thoughts, decree: "I apply the Blood of Jesus to my mind. My thoughts are washed and captivated by the obedience of Christ." (2 Corinthians 10:5) Plead the Blood Over Your Physical Territory: Anoint your home. Stand at your doors and declare: "By the Blood of the everlasting covenant, no plague shall come near my dwelling!" (Psalm 91:10) Weaponize the Communion Table: Stop taking the Lord's Supper as a religious ritual. When you drink the cup, you are renewing your covenant vows and announcing the Lord's death to the powers of darkness! (1 Corinthians 11:26) 🔥 YOUR CALL TO ACTION! 🔥 The days of passive Christianity are over. It is time to rise up, take the Blood, and enforce the victory of Calvary! 👇 DO THESE 3 THINGS RIGHT NOW TO SHIFT YOUR ATMOSPHERE: 👇 TESTIFY IN THE COMMENTS: Type "I DRAW THE BLOODLINE OF JESUS OVER MY LIFE TODAY!" Let the algorithmic realm and the spiritual realm record your declaration of faith! SHARE THIS BROADCAST APOSTOLICALLY: There is someone on your timeline right now who is under severe demonic attack in their health, their marriage, or their mind. They need this weapon! Hit SHARE and arm the brethren! PRAY THIS ENFORCEMENT PRAYER OUT LOUD: "Father, I thank You for the Blood of the Lamb! Today, I enforce the victory of Calvary over my life. I command every demonic assignment, every witchcraft attack, and every spirit of infirmity to hit the bloodline and scatter! I wash my mind, my family, and my destiny in the precious Blood of Jesus. I am untouchable by the enemy. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen!" Let the labourers arise. Let the Remnant roar. The Blood has never lost its power! ⚔️🔥🩸 #THE SON OF LIGHT
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  • Popular Bible Quotations Day 108 April 18
    From HNIV Rainbow SB
    Isaiah 41:10 CEB Daily Life Guideposts 2011 Don't fear, because I am with you; don't be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 TLB Complete Catholic Edition The Way Tyndale Our Sunday Visitor Campus Life/Youth For Christ 1977 Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 NIV Starting Place SB Zondervan 2019 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 KJV Marked Chain-of- Reference System Zondervan Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1964 Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yes, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
    Isaiah 41:10 NLT Student's Life Application Tyndale 2004 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
    Isaiah 41:10 NNET Thinline 1996 Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you--yes, I help you--yes, I uphold you with my victorious right hand!
    Popular Bible Quotations Day 108 April 18 From HNIV Rainbow SB Isaiah 41:10 CEB Daily Life Guideposts 2011 Don't fear, because I am with you; don't be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand. Isaiah 41:10 TLB Complete Catholic Edition The Way Tyndale Our Sunday Visitor Campus Life/Youth For Christ 1977 Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed. I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NIV Starting Place SB Zondervan 2019 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10 KJV Marked Chain-of- Reference System Zondervan Holt, Rinehart and Winston 1964 Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yes, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10 NLT Student's Life Application Tyndale 2004 Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NNET Thinline 1996 Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you--yes, I help you--yes, I uphold you with my victorious right hand!
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  • Romans 1:17 KJV
    [17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Living by faith. Having faith in the Lord reveals righteousness. Amen. Today, I pray that the Lord will strenghten our faith. Faith comes by hearing and listening to the Word of God. Believing in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Romans 1:17 KJV [17] For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. Good morning, brothers and sisters. Living by faith. Having faith in the Lord reveals righteousness. Amen. Today, I pray that the Lord will strenghten our faith. Faith comes by hearing and listening to the Word of God. Believing in our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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  • When we put God first, everything else falls into place according to His perfect will. Through Jesus Christ, we are reminded that our priority is not possessions or worries, but pursuing God’s kingdom and His righteousness.

    Send this to someone who needs to refocus today.

    #SeekFirst #KingdomOfGod #FaithInChrist #TrustGod #SpiritualFocus #HopeInJesus
    🥇 When we put God first, everything else falls into place according to His perfect will. Through Jesus Christ, we are reminded that our priority is not possessions or worries, but pursuing God’s kingdom and His righteousness. 📢 Send this to someone who needs to refocus today. #SeekFirst #KingdomOfGod #FaithInChrist #TrustGod #SpiritualFocus #HopeInJesus
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  • GREEDINESS — THE SILENT DESTROYER OF DESTINY

    Greediness is a subtle but powerful force that corrupts the heart, distorts priorities, and disconnects a man from God.

    It is not merely the desire to have, but the excessive, uncontrolled craving for more—more money, more power, more possessions—often at the expense of righteousness.

    Greed is dangerous because it disguises itself as ambition, diligence, or success. But spiritually, it is a form of idolatry.

    Luke 12:15 (KJV) – “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

    1 Timothy 6:9–10 (KJV) – “But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare… For the love of money is the root of all evil…”

    Colossians 3:5 (KJV) – “…covetousness, which is idolatry.”

    Whenever something takes the place of God in your heart, it becomes an idol—and greed does exactly that.

    1. THE NATURE OF GREEDINESS
    Greediness is:

    A heart condition, not just a behavior

    A spiritual sickness rooted in discontentment

    A never-ending hunger that cannot be satisfied

    Ecclesiastes 5:10 (KJV) – “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver…”

    A greedy person always wants more, even when they already have enough. It is a vacuum that no material thing can fill.

    2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF GREED

    A. Gehazi — Greed that Brought a Curse
    2 Kings 5:20–27
    Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, chased after Naaman for gifts his master refused. His greed led to leprosy.

    Lesson: Greed can transfer consequences you never bargained for.

    B. Achan — Greed that Destroyed a Nation’s Victory
    Joshua 7:20–26
    Achan took forbidden items, causing Israel to lose a battle.

    Lesson: Your private greed can cause public defeat.

    C. Judas Iscariot — Greed that Betrayed Destiny
    Matthew 26:14–16
    Judas sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.

    Lesson: Greed can make you trade eternal value for temporary gain.

    3. DANGERS OF GREEDINESS

    A. It Leads to Spiritual Destruction
    1 Timothy 6:9 – Greed traps people into harmful desires.

    B. It Destroys Relationships
    Greedy people exploit others for personal gain.

    Proverbs 15:27 (KJV) – “He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house…”

    C. It Replaces God with Wealth
    Matthew 6:24 (KJV) – “Ye cannot serve God and mammon.”

    D. It Leads to Eternal Loss
    Mark 8:36 (KJV) – “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

    4. SIGNS OF GREEDINESS

    Constant dissatisfaction

    Obsession with money or possessions

    Lack of generosity

    Willingness to compromise truth for gain

    Envy of others’ success

    5. HOW TO OVERCOME GREED

    A. Cultivate Contentment
    Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) – “…be content with such things as ye have…”

    Contentment is a spiritual discipline that neutralizes greed.

    B. Practice Generosity
    Acts 20:35 (KJV) – “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

    Giving breaks the grip of greed over your life.

    C. Seek God Above All
    Matthew 6:33 (KJV) – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God…”

    When God becomes your priority, material things lose their control.

    D. Guard Your Heart
    Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) – “Keep thy heart with all diligence…”

    Greed begins in the heart—deal with it at the root.

    6. THE ANTIDOTE: GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT

    1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV) – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

    True wealth is not measured by possessions, but by your relationship with God and peace within your soul.

    CONCLUSION

    Greediness is a silent destroyer—it doesn’t shout, but it corrodes. It can make a man lose his integrity, his purpose, and ultimately his soul.

    God is not against prosperity, but He is against prosperity possessing you.

    Choose contentment over craving.
    Choose God over gold.
    Choose purpose over possessions.

    ALTAR CALL

    If you have allowed greed to take root in your life—repent today.

    Pray:

    Lord, deliver me from every spirit of greed and covetousness. Purify my heart and teach me contentment. Let my life be driven by purpose, not possessions. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Abiodun Kadri




    #Greediness #ContentmentInChrist #GodlinessWithContentment #BewareOfCovetousness #KingdomLiving #ChristianSermon #FaithOverWealth #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTruth #ServeGodNotMammon







    GREEDINESS — THE SILENT DESTROYER OF DESTINY Greediness is a subtle but powerful force that corrupts the heart, distorts priorities, and disconnects a man from God. It is not merely the desire to have, but the excessive, uncontrolled craving for more—more money, more power, more possessions—often at the expense of righteousness. Greed is dangerous because it disguises itself as ambition, diligence, or success. But spiritually, it is a form of idolatry. Luke 12:15 (KJV) – “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.” 1 Timothy 6:9–10 (KJV) – “But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare… For the love of money is the root of all evil…” Colossians 3:5 (KJV) – “…covetousness, which is idolatry.” Whenever something takes the place of God in your heart, it becomes an idol—and greed does exactly that. 1. THE NATURE OF GREEDINESS Greediness is: A heart condition, not just a behavior A spiritual sickness rooted in discontentment A never-ending hunger that cannot be satisfied Ecclesiastes 5:10 (KJV) – “He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver…” A greedy person always wants more, even when they already have enough. It is a vacuum that no material thing can fill. 2. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF GREED A. Gehazi — Greed that Brought a Curse 2 Kings 5:20–27 Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, chased after Naaman for gifts his master refused. His greed led to leprosy. Lesson: Greed can transfer consequences you never bargained for. B. Achan — Greed that Destroyed a Nation’s Victory Joshua 7:20–26 Achan took forbidden items, causing Israel to lose a battle. Lesson: Your private greed can cause public defeat. C. Judas Iscariot — Greed that Betrayed Destiny Matthew 26:14–16 Judas sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Lesson: Greed can make you trade eternal value for temporary gain. 3. DANGERS OF GREEDINESS A. It Leads to Spiritual Destruction 1 Timothy 6:9 – Greed traps people into harmful desires. B. It Destroys Relationships Greedy people exploit others for personal gain. Proverbs 15:27 (KJV) – “He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house…” C. It Replaces God with Wealth Matthew 6:24 (KJV) – “Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” D. It Leads to Eternal Loss Mark 8:36 (KJV) – “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” 4. SIGNS OF GREEDINESS Constant dissatisfaction Obsession with money or possessions Lack of generosity Willingness to compromise truth for gain Envy of others’ success 5. HOW TO OVERCOME GREED A. Cultivate Contentment Hebrews 13:5 (KJV) – “…be content with such things as ye have…” Contentment is a spiritual discipline that neutralizes greed. B. Practice Generosity Acts 20:35 (KJV) – “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Giving breaks the grip of greed over your life. C. Seek God Above All Matthew 6:33 (KJV) – “But seek ye first the kingdom of God…” When God becomes your priority, material things lose their control. D. Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) – “Keep thy heart with all diligence…” Greed begins in the heart—deal with it at the root. 6. THE ANTIDOTE: GODLINESS WITH CONTENTMENT 1 Timothy 6:6 (KJV) – “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” True wealth is not measured by possessions, but by your relationship with God and peace within your soul. CONCLUSION Greediness is a silent destroyer—it doesn’t shout, but it corrodes. It can make a man lose his integrity, his purpose, and ultimately his soul. God is not against prosperity, but He is against prosperity possessing you. Choose contentment over craving. Choose God over gold. Choose purpose over possessions. ALTAR CALL If you have allowed greed to take root in your life—repent today. Pray: Lord, deliver me from every spirit of greed and covetousness. Purify my heart and teach me contentment. Let my life be driven by purpose, not possessions. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Abiodun Kadri #Greediness #ContentmentInChrist #GodlinessWithContentment #BewareOfCovetousness #KingdomLiving #ChristianSermon #FaithOverWealth #SpiritualGrowth #BiblicalTruth #ServeGodNotMammon
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  • THE FIRST 15.
    “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”

    2 Peter 3:9

    1 Corinthians 13:4 tells us, “Love is patient.” Patience is a part of love that doesn’t feel fun at the beginning. It feels like an act of self-control rather than passion, as if the two aren’t perfectly connected. And it often comes across as a sign of weakness rather than an attribute of the bold and powerful we so often admire. But Scripture teaches us a different view of patience. 2 Peter 3:8-9 says, “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” God, in his passionate desire for restored relationship with all his children, has perfect patience toward us. His passion leads him to patience. And it is in his desire to see us grow in all manner of holiness and godliness that he waits to bring about the restoration of all things to him with the coming of the new heavens and earth. Let’s open our hearts today to become more like our heavenly Father and allow him to create in us a heart worthy of him who has so patiently loved us.

    I fear that much of the bride of Christ is living day-to-day, getting by until Jesus returns. And I fear that in our complacency we are not engaging in the purposes for which Christ came. God’s intention here is to use us to bring about a saving knowledge to all those around us. His plan was for restoration of relationship here, not just biding our time while suffering from a lack of his reality working in our lives. 2 Peter 3:14 says, “Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for [new heavens and a new earth], be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” And Hebrews 12:3-11 says,

    It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.

    Because God loves us he does not desire for us to remain as we were or as we are. His plan is to do such a work in us that we live on this earth as Jesus did. But he is entirely patient to accomplish this work. He is entirely patient with our sanctification.

    When I began engaging in the process of sanctification I was filled with frustration. For the first time I began to see all the dirt and muck covering up this beautiful gift of a new nature God had given me. I felt like I was never going to be able to get through all the sin that seemed to so entangle me to my old nature, and I was right. Scripture teaches us that it is God, in his patience, who produces holiness and godliness. In my own strength I have no ability to change my heart. My only job is to engage with him and allow him to work in and through me. Philippians 2:13 says, “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” The NLT version says it this way: “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” God’s desire isn’t for us to engage in works that have the appearance of morality but aren’t flowing from the true desire of our hearts. His longing is to mold and shape our hearts by his love into a perfect reflection of his heart so that we might live true lives of holiness out of the overflow of what he has done in us. Only he can accomplish such a work. Only he can fill us with the ability to truly love. And as 2 Peter 3:9 tells us, he is patient to do so.

    Spend time in prayer discovering the patient heart of your heavenly Father. Spend time allowing his love to draw you into the process of sanctification. And allow the Holy Spirit to do a mighty work in you today, bringing about holiness and godliness where it seemed only sin and worldliness could dwell.

    1. Meditate on the patient heart of your heavenly Father. Reflect on how his patience comes from his passionate love for us.

    2. Now meditate on God’s desire to produce holiness and godliness in you. Allow this truth to grow in connection to God’s love. His love leads him to discipline and work in us.

    3. Now engage in the process of sanctification with the Holy Spirit. Allow him to reveal to you places in your life that do not align with your new nature. Ask him to take you to the source of your sin and correct your understanding so that you might walk in holiness today.

    God has promised to deliver us from this world. We have hope that the trials and tribulations of this world will not be forever. Jesus is coming again to restore all things to be as they should. Find peace and joy in the fact that God is both working now and will work then. He is both healing, transforming, and freeing us now as he will then. In his patience he is passionately waiting for more to come to know him. May your life be a reflection of his perfect love to all those around you, that Jesus might gain the due reward of his suffering through you.

    Extended Reading: Romans 6
    THE FIRST 15. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 1 Corinthians 13:4 tells us, “Love is patient.” Patience is a part of love that doesn’t feel fun at the beginning. It feels like an act of self-control rather than passion, as if the two aren’t perfectly connected. And it often comes across as a sign of weakness rather than an attribute of the bold and powerful we so often admire. But Scripture teaches us a different view of patience. 2 Peter 3:8-9 says, “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” God, in his passionate desire for restored relationship with all his children, has perfect patience toward us. His passion leads him to patience. And it is in his desire to see us grow in all manner of holiness and godliness that he waits to bring about the restoration of all things to him with the coming of the new heavens and earth. Let’s open our hearts today to become more like our heavenly Father and allow him to create in us a heart worthy of him who has so patiently loved us. I fear that much of the bride of Christ is living day-to-day, getting by until Jesus returns. And I fear that in our complacency we are not engaging in the purposes for which Christ came. God’s intention here is to use us to bring about a saving knowledge to all those around us. His plan was for restoration of relationship here, not just biding our time while suffering from a lack of his reality working in our lives. 2 Peter 3:14 says, “Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for [new heavens and a new earth], be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.” And Hebrews 12:3-11 says, It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Because God loves us he does not desire for us to remain as we were or as we are. His plan is to do such a work in us that we live on this earth as Jesus did. But he is entirely patient to accomplish this work. He is entirely patient with our sanctification. When I began engaging in the process of sanctification I was filled with frustration. For the first time I began to see all the dirt and muck covering up this beautiful gift of a new nature God had given me. I felt like I was never going to be able to get through all the sin that seemed to so entangle me to my old nature, and I was right. Scripture teaches us that it is God, in his patience, who produces holiness and godliness. In my own strength I have no ability to change my heart. My only job is to engage with him and allow him to work in and through me. Philippians 2:13 says, “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” The NLT version says it this way: “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.” God’s desire isn’t for us to engage in works that have the appearance of morality but aren’t flowing from the true desire of our hearts. His longing is to mold and shape our hearts by his love into a perfect reflection of his heart so that we might live true lives of holiness out of the overflow of what he has done in us. Only he can accomplish such a work. Only he can fill us with the ability to truly love. And as 2 Peter 3:9 tells us, he is patient to do so. Spend time in prayer discovering the patient heart of your heavenly Father. Spend time allowing his love to draw you into the process of sanctification. And allow the Holy Spirit to do a mighty work in you today, bringing about holiness and godliness where it seemed only sin and worldliness could dwell. 1. Meditate on the patient heart of your heavenly Father. Reflect on how his patience comes from his passionate love for us. 2. Now meditate on God’s desire to produce holiness and godliness in you. Allow this truth to grow in connection to God’s love. His love leads him to discipline and work in us. 3. Now engage in the process of sanctification with the Holy Spirit. Allow him to reveal to you places in your life that do not align with your new nature. Ask him to take you to the source of your sin and correct your understanding so that you might walk in holiness today. God has promised to deliver us from this world. We have hope that the trials and tribulations of this world will not be forever. Jesus is coming again to restore all things to be as they should. Find peace and joy in the fact that God is both working now and will work then. He is both healing, transforming, and freeing us now as he will then. In his patience he is passionately waiting for more to come to know him. May your life be a reflection of his perfect love to all those around you, that Jesus might gain the due reward of his suffering through you. Extended Reading: Romans 6
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  • LET'S TALK ABOUT IT.
    A CHRISTIAN WHO DEFENDS SIN IN ANY FORM, HAS LOST THE FEAR OF GOD.

    This message strongly reflects what the Bible teaches about the fear of the Lord.

    The Bible says in Proverbs 8:13:
    “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil.”

    The fear of God is not merely being afraid of Him—it is reverence, respect, and submission to His holiness. When a person truly fears God, they do not justify sin; they turn away from it.

    Many today claim to follow Christ but try to excuse, normalize, or defend sin. Yet Scripture warns us clearly. In Romans 6:1–2 it says:
    “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.”

    Grace was never given as a license to sin, but as the power to repent and live righteously. When someone begins to defend sin instead of resisting it, it shows that their heart has drifted away from the holy fear of God.

    The true believer does not protect sin—they confess it, repent of it, and fight against it through the power of Christ.

    So the call of the gospel is this:
    Return to the fear of the Lord. Hate what God hates. Love righteousness. Walk in repentance.

    Because the same God who is full of mercy is also holy and just.

    “By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil” — Proverbs 16:6.
    LET'S TALK ABOUT IT. A CHRISTIAN WHO DEFENDS SIN IN ANY FORM, HAS LOST THE FEAR OF GOD. This message strongly reflects what the Bible teaches about the fear of the Lord. The Bible says in Proverbs 8:13: “The fear of the LORD is to hate evil.” The fear of God is not merely being afraid of Him—it is reverence, respect, and submission to His holiness. When a person truly fears God, they do not justify sin; they turn away from it. Many today claim to follow Christ but try to excuse, normalize, or defend sin. Yet Scripture warns us clearly. In Romans 6:1–2 it says: “Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? God forbid.” Grace was never given as a license to sin, but as the power to repent and live righteously. When someone begins to defend sin instead of resisting it, it shows that their heart has drifted away from the holy fear of God. The true believer does not protect sin—they confess it, repent of it, and fight against it through the power of Christ. So the call of the gospel is this: Return to the fear of the Lord. Hate what God hates. Love righteousness. Walk in repentance. Because the same God who is full of mercy is also holy and just. “By the fear of the LORD men depart from evil” — Proverbs 16:6.
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  • BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS # 167
    Section 15- Admonitions, and Warnings.

    CHAPTER 167, Respect of Persons.

    1. Of what has God made all nations?

    "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation." Acts 17:26.

    2. To how many is God good?

    "The Lord is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all His works." Ps. 145:9.

    3. Is God a respecter of persons?

    "Neither doth God respect any person." 2 Sam. 14:14.

    4. Who is accepted with God?

    "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him." Acts 10:34,35.

    5. What prohibitions are given in the Scriptures against having respect of persons?

    "Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man." Deut. 1:17. " Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor." Lev. 10:15. "Blessed is that man that . . . respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies." Ps. 40:4.

    6. Of what are those guilty who respect persons?

    "If ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors." James 2:9. "He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth." Prov. 14:21.

    7. By what illustration is this sin made plain?

    "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?" James 2:1-4.

    8. What led to the appointment of deacons in the early Christian church?

    "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration." Acts 6:1.

    9. What mistake did Peter and others make some years later in their conduct?

    "But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation." Gal. 2:11-13.

    10. How are all national, unholy, and unjust distinctions among men swept away in Christ?

    "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." Gal. 3:27,28. See also Col. 3:11.

    I would like to thank God for using the Bible Reading for the Home Circle to bless millions of souls. To the author and original producer, (though in truth and reality it's God's).
    BIBLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS # 167 Section 15- Admonitions, and Warnings. CHAPTER 167, Respect of Persons. 1. Of what has God made all nations? "And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation." Acts 17:26. 2. To how many is God good? "The Lord is good to all: and His tender mercies are over all His works." Ps. 145:9. 3. Is God a respecter of persons? "Neither doth God respect any person." 2 Sam. 14:14. 4. Who is accepted with God? "Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth Him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with Him." Acts 10:34,35. 5. What prohibitions are given in the Scriptures against having respect of persons? "Ye shall not respect persons in judgment; but ye shall hear the small as well as the great; ye shall not be afraid of the face of man." Deut. 1:17. " Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honor the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbor." Lev. 10:15. "Blessed is that man that . . . respecteth not the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies." Ps. 40:4. 6. Of what are those guilty who respect persons? "If ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors." James 2:9. "He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth." Prov. 14:21. 7. By what illustration is this sin made plain? "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?" James 2:1-4. 8. What led to the appointment of deacons in the early Christian church? "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration." Acts 6:1. 9. What mistake did Peter and others make some years later in their conduct? "But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation." Gal. 2:11-13. 10. How are all national, unholy, and unjust distinctions among men swept away in Christ? "For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus." Gal. 3:27,28. See also Col. 3:11. I would like to thank God for using the Bible Reading for the Home Circle to bless millions of souls. To the author and original producer, (though in truth and reality it's God's).
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  • THE ADVENT TRUTH.
    Galatians is not an attack on God’s law — it’s an attack on trusting law-keeping to save you.

    Paul wrote Galatians because the gospel itself was under threat. Gentile believers were being told that faith in Christ wasn’t enough — that they needed circumcision and ceremonial law-keeping to be accepted by God (Gal. 2:3–5; 5:2–4). Paul’s response is sharp because the issue was serious: legalism can’t save, and never has.

    Galatians does not say the law is evil, abolished, or irrelevant. In fact, Paul affirms the law’s purpose. “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ” (Gal. 3:24). A schoolmaster doesn’t stop being true because you’ve graduated — it simply was never meant to save you. The law reveals sin (Rom. 3:20), but only Christ removes it.

    When Paul says we are “not under the law” (Gal. 3:23–25), he is not saying we are free to break it. He is saying we are no longer under the law as a means of justification. The same Paul who wrote Galatians also said, “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law” (Rom. 3:31).

    Galatians contrasts two systems:
    • Salvation by faith in Christ
    • Salvation by human performance

    That’s why Paul rebukes the Galatians for beginning in the Spirit and trying to be made perfect by the flesh (Gal. 3:3). Obedience that flows from faith is biblical. Obedience used to earn salvation is deadly.

    The ceremonial laws pointed forward to Christ. Once He fulfilled them, clinging to them for salvation denied the sufficiency of the cross (Gal. 5:4). But God’s moral law — the transcript of His character — was never the issue. Love fulfills the law (Gal. 5:14), not replaces it.

    Galatians doesn’t free us from obedience — it frees us from self-righteousness.
    We don’t keep God’s law to be saved. We keep it because we are saved.
    THE ADVENT TRUTH. Galatians is not an attack on God’s law — it’s an attack on trusting law-keeping to save you. Paul wrote Galatians because the gospel itself was under threat. Gentile believers were being told that faith in Christ wasn’t enough — that they needed circumcision and ceremonial law-keeping to be accepted by God (Gal. 2:3–5; 5:2–4). Paul’s response is sharp because the issue was serious: legalism can’t save, and never has. Galatians does not say the law is evil, abolished, or irrelevant. In fact, Paul affirms the law’s purpose. “Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ” (Gal. 3:24). A schoolmaster doesn’t stop being true because you’ve graduated — it simply was never meant to save you. The law reveals sin (Rom. 3:20), but only Christ removes it. When Paul says we are “not under the law” (Gal. 3:23–25), he is not saying we are free to break it. He is saying we are no longer under the law as a means of justification. The same Paul who wrote Galatians also said, “Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law” (Rom. 3:31). Galatians contrasts two systems: • Salvation by faith in Christ • Salvation by human performance That’s why Paul rebukes the Galatians for beginning in the Spirit and trying to be made perfect by the flesh (Gal. 3:3). Obedience that flows from faith is biblical. Obedience used to earn salvation is deadly. The ceremonial laws pointed forward to Christ. Once He fulfilled them, clinging to them for salvation denied the sufficiency of the cross (Gal. 5:4). But God’s moral law — the transcript of His character — was never the issue. Love fulfills the law (Gal. 5:14), not replaces it. Galatians doesn’t free us from obedience — it frees us from self-righteousness. We don’t keep God’s law to be saved. We keep it because we are saved.
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