This is the second compilation of articles on the topic of Holiness. Issues explored include: how to avoid fornication and adultery, what do you do when confronted with the holiness of God; how to consecrate yourself to God; Honesty; rebellion, defilement, the relationship between doctrine and godliness, choosing between obeying God and man, Commitment to holiness and when a leader sins.
What are the teachings or instruction of the Lord except a reflection of His character? Study is not about memorizing verses but getting to know the Author.
Build up your faith in God so that you can make it through any hardships, tests or trials with ease. Why spend time in the darkness of worries, fears and doubts when we have God?
Who do we trust the most, God or man? God's plan for us is simple and it includes, peace, joy, happiness, freedom, prosperity and life. Man's plan has none of those and if you do find any of those in this world, it will only be for a short period of time.
This talk was given during the Purpose Driven Life Seminar at The Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Novaliches, Quezon City on May 31, 2014...Disclaimer - some of the contents of the slides is not owned by the uploader but was only used for the seminar purposes...thank you
What are the teachings or instruction of the Lord except a reflection of His character? Study is not about memorizing verses but getting to know the Author.
Build up your faith in God so that you can make it through any hardships, tests or trials with ease. Why spend time in the darkness of worries, fears and doubts when we have God?
Who do we trust the most, God or man? God's plan for us is simple and it includes, peace, joy, happiness, freedom, prosperity and life. Man's plan has none of those and if you do find any of those in this world, it will only be for a short period of time.
This talk was given during the Purpose Driven Life Seminar at The Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Novaliches, Quezon City on May 31, 2014...Disclaimer - some of the contents of the slides is not owned by the uploader but was only used for the seminar purposes...thank you
CFC - Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare
Couples for Christ
Christian Life Program (CLP) Training
Talk No. 1
PowerPoint prepared by Sammy Cruz
sacruzdoodle
In this first lesson we examine the spirit that every Christian must have. To show things that commonly weigh us down in our spiritual walk. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
This lesson encourages us to have the Spirit of a Christian through examples that the Bible provides. It instructs us on the type of Spirit that a Christian should show in their every day lives and reassures us of the love of God, even when things are going bad.
Genuine Christian Faith, is to believe in everything God has said and done in His written Word: the Bible. It is to believe Jesus Christ died on the Cross of Calvary to save whomever would like to be saved. It is to trust in God all the time. It is to live according to what the Bible says: “The just shall live by faith” Habakkuk 2:4; Hebrews 10:38.
This is a compilation of articles on the topic of Holiness. Issues covered include: 3 kinds of satanic traps a believer should avoid; Holy to the Lord; Leaving the crowd; Living a distinct life; Living by God's word; Not following your sensuality; Pathway to sanctification; Sex and the testaments and Tongue control.
CFC - Evangelism and Spiritual Warfare
Couples for Christ
Christian Life Program (CLP) Training
Talk No. 1
PowerPoint prepared by Sammy Cruz
sacruzdoodle
In this first lesson we examine the spirit that every Christian must have. To show things that commonly weigh us down in our spiritual walk. Both audio and slides can be found together at www.cmcoc.org
Sermon by: Brian Birdow
This lesson encourages us to have the Spirit of a Christian through examples that the Bible provides. It instructs us on the type of Spirit that a Christian should show in their every day lives and reassures us of the love of God, even when things are going bad.
Genuine Christian Faith, is to believe in everything God has said and done in His written Word: the Bible. It is to believe Jesus Christ died on the Cross of Calvary to save whomever would like to be saved. It is to trust in God all the time. It is to live according to what the Bible says: “The just shall live by faith” Habakkuk 2:4; Hebrews 10:38.
This is a compilation of articles on the topic of Holiness. Issues covered include: 3 kinds of satanic traps a believer should avoid; Holy to the Lord; Leaving the crowd; Living a distinct life; Living by God's word; Not following your sensuality; Pathway to sanctification; Sex and the testaments and Tongue control.
Part of this message was delivered in Church- Resthouse Christian Centre, Adesuper Hotel, Akure, Ondo State Nigeria ( www.theresthouseonline.org) on 22/08/2013.
Jesus Christ asked that it he comes back to the world, would he find faith on the earth? There is an onslaught on true faith at this time through the proclamation of another gospel. Beware.
Blessing can be commanded; healing can be commanded but not growth. Growth cannot be a miracle; it has to be a process. The process may be enhanced (Leviticus 25:21), hence the need to know the laws of growth, the second law building on the first, the third on the second etc.
The Bible is very clear as to what our purpose in this life should be. Men in both the Old and New Testaments sought for and discovered life’s purpose. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, according to scripture, discovered the futility of life when it is lived only for this world. He gives these concluding remarks in the book of Ecclesiastes: 13 “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil”. - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
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Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
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Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
HANUMAN STORIES: TIMELESS TEACHINGS FOR TODAY’S WORLDLearnyoga
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
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MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
Commentator: Pastor Osiel Gomes
Presentation: Missionary Celso Napoleon
Renewed in Grace
3. CONTENTS
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Committed to holiness
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2
Confronted with God’s holiness
7
3
Consecrate yourself
11
4
Do not be dishonest
14
5
Do not be rebellious
16
6
Do not defile yourself
20
7
Doctrine conforming to godliness
23
8
Giving heed to God or man
27
9
How to avoid fornication and adultery
30
10
Humility before exaltation
34
11
Idleness breeds sin
37
12
Purity
40
13
Sanctification by the word and prayer
44
14
Self-control
47
15
Sin and hardness of heart
51
16
The arrogance of man
55
17
The city of truth and holiness
58
18
The defilement of sin
61
19
What a leader should not do
65
20
When a leader sins
68
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Appendix
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4. 1
COMMITTED TO HOLINESS
Daniel 1:8: But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile
himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which
he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he
might not defile himself.
It’s really up to you to live the holy life. It’s not about the circumstances.
What worse circumstance could you have than being told to bow to an idol
and if you refuse, get thrown into the furnace of fire (Daniel 3)? What
higher stake could there be than when the wife of your master ask you to
sleep with her and because you (Joseph) refused she lied against you and
you were thrown into jail in a foreign land, away from your own people
(Genesis 39)?
This piece discusses 7 things that reinforce holiness, the absence of
which will make holiness to unravel. These are 7 dimensions of
commitment to holiness.
Holiness and determination
Just as Daniel purposed that he would have nothing to do with the
defiling foods of Babylon meant for them, so we should determine that
we’ll rather die than not please God (Daniel 1).
Our lives should not be more important to us that we seek to protect it
at the risk of displeasing God. Jesus said that the one who saves his life will
lose it while the one who loses his life for Jesus’ sake will have it (Matthew
10:39).
Daniel said to himself: “No matter what, I won’t eat the defiling meats. I
have more respect for God that I do not see than for mere men that I can
see.”
5. COMMITTED TO HOLINESS
Jesus said that we should not fear men who can only kill the body and
not the soul but we should fear the one who can destroy both body and
soul in hell (Matthew 10:28).
Holiness and the will of God
Jesus exhibited commitment to holiness in his life. He did not lie. He
told the Pharisees that if he says that he does not know God then he will be
a liar like them (John 8:55). His holiness was beyond what not to do; it also
encompasses what he does in the will of God.
He said that the father has committed all judgment to His hands and He
(Jesus) does not follow his own will but the will of the father (John 5:19-30,
6:38). To live constantly in a dynamics of relationship with God is the real
meaning of the holiness. And Jesus exhibited it. It has nothing to do with
physical appearances. It has everything to do with the pursuit of the will of
God. Peter wrote that we should be holy as our heavenly father is holy
(1Peter 1:15-16). It means we should be in alignment with him, separated to
him, not in a state of inertia, but executing his will in real time on this earth.
That is holiness in relation to the will of God. It is active holiness.
Holiness and truth
Jesus told the Samaritan woman that those who worship God must
worship him in spirit and in truth (John 4:21-24). That means any form of
relationship we want to have with God must based on the reality of His
Spirit and his truth.
Therefore, holiness is expressed in a commitment to truth. You cannot
abandon the truth that you know and be chasing shadows and claim to be
holy. We can have something that looks like piety according to human
definition but it is not the holiness of God if it jettisoned the truth of God
in the canonical scriptures, the 66 books of it, and unveiled in Jesus Christ.
We should take our time to concentrate truth about the righteousness of
God in ourselves. That was why God told Joshua that the key to success is
meditation on His word at all times (Joshua 1:8). When he concentrates
truth in himself, then he will continue to have a commitment to holiness
and God will continue to commit Himself to him, making success
inevitable.
Holiness and choices
When Daniel decided he will not defile himself, he made further choices
which reinforced that decision. He spoke with the man in charge of the
food, letting him know about his preferences. Like Daniel you need to
speak up about your holiness choices. You cannot afford to go with the
flow.
The bible says that we should not follow the multitude to do evil
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6. COMMITTED TO HOLINESS
(Exodus 23:2). You have to be very clear about where you stand. Moses
would not allow the people to sit on the fence when he was confronting the
sin of idolatry in the children of Israel. He asked: who is on the Lord’s side,
and the house of Levi separated themselves from the rest of the people
(Exodus 32:26). You need to be ready to separate yourself from the
defilement of the people around you. For example, you cannot pattern your
speech like theirs.
In the time we are in, there is no allowance for hiding your commitment
to holiness. Opportunities will continually be presented for you to show
people where you stand on the path of truth.
Paul told Timothy to flee from youthful lusts (2Timothy 2:22). He didn’t
say try to manage it. He said flee from it. Have a policy of avoidance when
it comes to anything that has the potential to stir up lust in the heart, you
physically remove it from yourself or yourself from it. It is not expected
that lust overwhelm you, you are to make choices that will put a distance
between you and it.
Holiness and love
Holiness is a step in the direction of God; it is a reflection of the love of
God, it is a pull of the love of God in our heart (1John 2:15-17). It is not
something impossible; it is the resonance of hearts that love God reflected
in the lives that we live (Romans 5:5).
Holiness and the presence of God
Holiness is as impossible as we draw away from God; it is as possible as
we draw near him (James 4:8). God says that if we draw near him, he will
draw near us. So a commitment to holiness is the commitment to the
presence of God. It is the recognition that the only light that shines in you
is that of God.
With the illustration of himself as the vine and us as the branches, Jesus
made it known that our very lives depend on our being attached to him
(John 15:1-16). Whatever we see as true holiness in our lives is merely his
expressions in us. So there can be no graduation from depending on him.
Holiness and having no fear
The commitment of Daniel to holiness in not defiling himself is a noapologies kind of holiness. It’s the not-afraid-to-be-the-odd-one-out
holiness; it’s the not-afraid-to-be-persecuted kind of holiness. It’s the
anywhere-anytime kind of holiness; the kind of holiness that is not about a
conducive environment.
For Daniel, there can be no pressure strong enough from outside of
himself to make him capitulate to defilement (Daniel 6), because he has a
high concentration of commitment on his inside.
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