PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH: 1 JOHN 3:18 Dear children, we must show love through actions that are sincere, not through empty words. Men try to appear excellent in their preaching; they are less excellent in practicing what they preach. SHOW LOVE THROUGH ACTION, NOT THROUGH EMPTY WORDS. IF YOU CAN’T WALK IT, DON’T TALK IT. THINK ABOUT IT. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Our God is a righteous God. His character is holy and without sin (1 John 1:5), and all that He says and does is right and just. “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He” (Deut. 32:4, NKJV). “For the Lord is righteous, He loves righteousness; His countenance beholds the upright” (Ps. 11:7, NKJV). God’s Word is righteous. “I open my lips to speak what is right … All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse. To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge” (Prov. 8:6, 8–9, NIV; see Ps. 119:138). The Word of God reveals the God of the Word; His Word, like His character, can be trusted. Other nations had their gods, temples, priests, and sacrifices, but only the people of Israel worshiped the living God who spoke to them and gave them His Word. “Did any people ever hear the voice of God speaking out of the midst of the fire, as you have heard, and live? Out of heaven He let you hear His voice, that He might instruct you; on earth He showed you His great fire, and you heard His words out of the midst of the fire” (Deut. 4:33, 36, NKJV). However, the privilege of hearing God’s Word brings with it the responsibility of obeying what He commands. “You shall therefore keep His statutes and His commandments which I command you today, that it may go well with you and with your children after you, and that you may prolong your days in the land which the Lord your God is giving you for all time” (Deut. 4:40, NKJV). “See that you do not refuse Him who speaks” (Heb. 12:25, NKJV). OUR GOD IS HOLY, OUR GOD IS RIGHTEOUS!!! LISTEN TO OUR GOD AND OBEY OUR GOD!!! PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
THE BIBLE TEACHES US ABOUT DESIRES: Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Galatians 5:16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 1 Corinthians 6:12 Someone may say, “I’m allowed to do anything,” but not everything is helpful. I’m allowed to do anything, but I won’t allow anything to gain control over my life. Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. WALK WITH GOD, STAY IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD. CONTROL YOUR DESIRES. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
Make Way for the Righteous! Those who obey the wisdom taught in God’s Word will become more skillful in handling the affairs of life. But we must not think that this wisdom is a set of rules or a collection of “success formulas” that anyone can occasionally apply as he or she pleases. Following God’s wisdom is a full-time endeavor. His Word must first work within our hearts and transform our character before we can become the kind of people God can guide and bless. You don’t need godly character these days to be a success in making money. Many Hollywood celebrities, dishonest businessmen, and deceptive politicians have proved that. But if you’re concerned with making a life, you must major on building godly character. This explains why the words righteous and righteousness are used so often in Proverbs. Wisdom leads, “in the way of righteousness” (8:20) and, “in the way of righteousness is life” (12:28). “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing” (10:28, NIV). The wicked have hopes, but they’re false hopes, so it behooves us to examine our own hearts to make sure we’re among the righteous who truly have hope, and that we’re the kind of people the Lord can trust with His blessings. SELF-CHECK: DOES YOUR LIFESTYLE CAUSE GOD TO WANT TO BLESS YOU? CAN GOD TRUST YOU WITH HIS BLESSINGS? PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
THIS IS WHAT THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT HYPOCRITES: Ezekiel 33:31 Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they don’t do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits. Matthew 23:3 So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don’t follow their example, because they don’t practice what they preach. Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says, “These people worship me with their mouths and honor me with their lips. But their hearts are far from me, and their worship of me is ⸤based on⸥ rules made by humans. DON’T BE A HYPOCRITE!!! PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Proverbs 4:27 Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. OUR HELP COMES FROM GOD. LET US NOT TURN AWAY FROM GOD. STAY STRONG IN GOD, AND STAY FOCUSED ON THE WAYS OF GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
OUR GOD IS A MIRACLE WORKER: Mark 10:27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.” Mark 9:23 “‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” Luke 1:37 For no word from God will ever fail. Luke 8:50 Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.” 1 Samuel 12:24 But be sure to fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has done for you. OUR GOD IS STILL PERFORMING MIRACLES. TRUST,BELIEVE, AND RECEIVE. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
GOD WILL TEACH YOU, AND GUIDE YOU: Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Proverbs 4:11 I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Luke 11:28 He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. WHO IS TEACHING YOU, WHO IS GUIDING YOUR LIFE? THINK ABOUT IT. ALLOW GOD TO TEACH YOU, AND GUIDE YOUR LIFE. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
THE BIBLE SPEAKS ABOUT PUNISHMENT: Proverbs 27:12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in. Revelation 3:19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Ezekiel 18:30b Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. THINK ABOUT IT. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
