“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you." John 15.18The feeling of hatred from the children of this world towards the children of God is part of carrying the cross. The Lord Jesus warned His disciples about it. It is waste of time trying to please God and the children of the world. It is more comfortable to keep the cross and take its sacrifices than trying to reconcile faith with the world.
Showing posts with label cross. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cross. Show all posts
Monday, December 10, 2012
Hatred
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Afflictions
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16.33There's no other way, those who want to follow the Lord Jesus cannot expect flowers in this world. There is no avoiding hardship when trying to practice the Word of God. Escaping the afflictions is like putting the cross aside, satisfying the flesh and not following the Lord Jesus. Is this what you want?
Friday, November 9, 2012
Righteousness
"...For a throne is established by righteousness." Proverbs 16.12In other words, it is through obedience to the Word of God that salvation is conquered.
One thing is to conquer salvation, another thing is to remain saved. The greatest difficulty is to maintain what you conquer, especially salvation. That is why Jesus said, "If anyone wants to follow Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me." Not only for a few days, but every day. Follow Him every day to remain saved, and establish the throne of eternal life.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Possession
"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls..." Matthew 13:45
The Kingdom of Heaven is not a casual thing. Those who want to to reach it will have to use all their strength. Your conquest depend on the determination and courage to deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow the King Jesus.
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