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What are the commands of Christ?
49 Commands of Christ words to live by Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, ...What does God promise to those who keep Christ’s commands?
Rewards for Keeping the Commands of Christ treasures to reap when living by the words of Jesus When we keep—that is, observe, remember, and apply—the commands of Jesus Christ, Scripture explains that many rewards will follow. God will love us and reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandm ...How can I help my husband take on spiritual leadership?
Help Your Husband Be a Spiritual Leader following, respecting, and encouraging your husband’s leadership In Scripture we find a model for the complementary roles of a husband and wife. The man provides servant leadership and the woman responds with reverent submission and assistance: Wives, su ...What is the fear of the Lord?
The Fear of the Lord awareness of God’s presence and coming judgment If we knew that all of our secret thoughts, words, and actions would be displayed publicly so that everyone could watch them and evaluate them, it would make a profound difference in the way we live! We have an instinctive con ...How important is the fear of the Lord?
The Rewards of Fearing the Lord a requirement for riches, honor, and life The rewards of developing the fear of the Lord are emphasized throughout Scripture. In fact, all the things a person would hope to find in the proverbial pot of gold come with humility and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 2 ...How can I learn to fear the Lord?
Learning to Fear the Lord deepen your awareness of God’s presence The fear of the Lord is an awareness that you are in the presence of a holy, just, and almighty God and that He will hold you accountable for your motives, thoughts, words, and actions. To fear God is to desire to live in harmony ...Can understanding my spiritual gift increase my self-acceptance?
Spiritual Gifts Relate to Self-Acceptance finding purpose through God’s gifts God gives every Christian spiritual gifts that that are essential for building up the Church. When you understand your role in the Body of Christ, the unchangeable features in your life can take on new meaning and bri ...What is your motivational spiritual gift?
Identify Your Motivational Spiritual Gift determine which characteristics represent you As a believer, you have been given a motivational spiritual gift. God wants you to discern which motivational gift He has assigned to you, and He wants you to use that gift for His glory. Scripture gives us ...How can my irritations help identify my motivational gift?
Use Irritations to Identify Your Motivational Gift irritations, questions, and resolutions What actions and attitudes really irritate you? The answer to that question can help you identify your motivational spiritual gift: mercy, organizer, giver, exhorter, teacher, server, or prophet. Identify ...How can I use questions to identify my spiritual gift?
Identify Your Basic Motivation use questions to discover your motivational gift Many Christians demonstrate Godly qualities that are associated with several different motivational gifts; thus, an individual may have difficulty identifying his or her motivational gift and may be confused by the ...Why should I identify my spiritual gift?
Why Your Spiritual Gift Matters take time to identify your motivational gift God grants spiritual gifts to the Body of Christ so that every member will be edified and built up and He will be glorified. Motivational gifts help shape a believer’s perspective on life and ministry, so discerning wh ...How do spiritual gifts influence the way we see life?
Spiritual Gifts Influence Our Perspective on Life learn to recognize the unique viewpoint of each gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift functions like a pair of eyeglasses: it enhances his spiritual vision in a manner prescribed specifically for him by His Creator. It equips him to see ...What are the manifestation spiritual gifts?
The Manifestation Gifts demonstrations of God’s supernatural power The gifts of the Holy Spirit equip the Church to express the fullness of God’s love to the world. Manifestation gifts are one “category” of spiritual gifts that are given to the Church to benefit both believers and unbelievers. ...Why did God give us spiritual gifts?
Key Purposes for Spiritual Gifts edifying the Church, bringing glory to God God has given us spiritual gifts for many purposes. Ultimately, all of these gifts have been provided to equip us to glorify God. The gifts of the Spirit were given “for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ...How do spiritual gifts impact the Church?
How Spiritual Gifts Impact the Church experiencing the fullness of God’s love Spiritual gifts are part of the very nature of God, given to us for Him to use to fulfill His purposes in our lives and on the earth. In his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul clearly explained the purpose of s ...Should a Christian’s behavior reflect the characteristics of all spiritual gifts?
A Biblical Lifestyle Reflects All the Spiritual Gifts honoring God and others with our words and actions The ultimate expression of every spiritual gift is personified in Jesus Christ. The more we become like Him, the more we will demonstrate the qualities of each motivational gift in a balance ...Why do Christians see and evaluate needs differently?
We See Needs Differently an illustration of spiritual gifts at work A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift shapes his perspective on life. Depending on the gifting of an individual (prophecy, serving, teaching, exhorting, giving, organizing, or mercy), his view of a situation will vary. None ...What are the seven motivational gifts?
Motivational Gifts in a Nutshell quick facts about seven spiritual gifts In his letter to the Roman Christians, the Apostle Paul challenges them to use their spiritual gifts: “For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: so we, being many, are one body in C ...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 ...