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What are the common characteristics of teachers?
The Common Traits of Teachers learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of teaching Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of teaching. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and cause disc ...What is the spiritual gift of teaching?
Teaching: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent q ...How can immorality lead to financial trouble?
Immorality Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses A couple who is struggling financially should look beyond the numbers and discern if there are other issues that need to be resolved. For example, when a man struggles with moral impurity, his bondage to sin af ...How can self-rejection lead to financial trouble?
Self-Rejection Can Lead to Financial Troubles a husband’s actions and a wife’s responses When a man struggles with self-rejection or a sense that his wife is rejecting him, his attitudes affect every aspect of his life, including his marriage and finances. The following progression traces the d ...How can I get the best buy?
Get the Best Buy carefully evaluate each purchase Financial responsibility requires that we consider the value of money, prepare a sensible budget, and make wise investments. When the time comes to make a purchase, don’t be swept away with clever advertisements that fuel a desire to get more an ...How can I develop sales resistance?
How to Build Sales Resistance avoid purchasing overpriced, overrated items One key to living in financial freedom is the ability to make wise purchases. Consider the following points and ask good questions before you buy something; then you can avoid unwise spending and the regrets that usually ...What are the symptoms of slothfulness?
Symptoms of Slothfulness recognize the development of a sluggard God knows our hearts, and He warns us to guard them with diligence: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). We should be alert to signs of slothfulness and reject the temptation t ...How does one become morally impure?
The Progression of Moral Impurity nine steps that lead to bondage Moral freedom is not the right to do what we want, but the power to do what we ought. Moral impurity develops when one violates his conscience and does not resolve the guilt he feels because of his sin. Guilt should motivate us t ...Why do I fail to overcome destructive habits?
Why We Fail to Overcome Destructive Habits five keys to conquering sinful patterns Most of us have habits that seem to have a relentless grip on our souls. Becoming angry, wasting time, overspending, indulging in impure thoughts or actions, and more—we recognize the need to forsake destructive ...How can I meet my wife's basic needs?
Meeting Your Wife’s Seven Basic Needs loving her as Christ loves the Church As a husband, it is your responsibility to nurture and cherish your wife, to instruct your wife, and to meet her needs. You are to love your wife as you love yourself. (See Ephesians 5:22-29, 33.) As you gain insight ab ...How can I conquer sinful habits?
How to Conquer Sinful Habits seven steps to victory Is it actually possible to conquer destructive habits? Yes, because “with God, nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37). Through the provision of God’s grace, you can take positive steps of action to experience victory over sinful habits. “Gra ...What are my spouse's basic needs?
Basic Needs of a Husband and Wife understanding and meeting the needs of your spouse God’s Word declares that “a man [shall] leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh” (Genesis 2:24). This is a great mystery. One might assume that a man and wom ...How does God bring two young people from friendship to marriage?
From Friendship to Marriage God’s love displayed in the growth of a relationship The following story is the account of how my wife, Sarah, and I grew to know and love each other. Even more, it is the story of how our relationships with our heavenly Father grew through our commitment to wait on ...How do you respond when a child faces prolonged physical challenges?
Encountering the Unexpected: Physical Challenges facing ongoing medical needs and finding God in the midst of pain My wife and I began our marriage with excitement, looking forward to serving together through an evangelistic ministry in prisons. All options seemed wide open, and with the birth ...Can I gain victory over hidden moral failure?
Freedom From Bondage deliverance from hidden moral failure Growing up, I had the typical “Leave It to Beaver” family. Mom stayed at home and made sure dinner was on the table at 5:30 when Dad walked through the door. I had one brother, one sister, and everything I could ask for—loving parents, ...Why did God allow me to be raised in a non-Christian home?
The following testimony was given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why did God let a bad thing happen?” I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 16. One of the first things I realized was that our home was not a Christ ...Why did God allow me to be lonely?
A woman shares some of the benefits she experienced because God allowed her to suffer with the challenges of loneliness. 1. God used it to turn my attention to Himself. God used my childhood loneliness to turn my attention to Himself and to seek out His friendship first and foremost. My intimat ...How did God use the suffering Joseph experienced?
How Suffering Prepared a Leader the story of Joseph How would you respond if your family despised you so much that they arranged for you to be sold to a slave trader? How would you feel if your boss, whom you had faithfully served with impeccable integrity, was quick to believe a lie about you ...What commitments should I make before considering marriage?
Basic Commitments to Make Before Considering Marriage three foundational decisions to strengthen moral purity To avoid the trap of moral failure, every son and daughter should make three basic commitments long before he or she is ready to consider marriage. The goal of these commitments is to g ...What role does character development play in my life?
Character Qualities transformation into the character of Christ The Greek word for character is charakter. It is translated in Scripture as the “express image.” According to The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament, the word “originally denoted an engraver or engraving tool. Later it me ...