ten commands

 

Changed

 

The Word of the Lord to me this morning:

“ So get rid of all malicious behaviour and deceit.

Don’t just pretend to be good!

Be done with hypocrisy and jealousy and backstabbing.

You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fulness of your salvation.

Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries out for milk, now that you have tasted of the Lord’s kindness.

1 Peter 2 NLT

 

The Lord knows the hearts, so let him that claims the name of Christ, depart from iniquity.

-         Let the cleansed heart be evident in a transformed life.

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Work ethics

 

Work life – 7 reasons to learn a trade

I think every boy should learn a trade before Higher Education!

1.    Jesus did, and also Peter and Paul and John and Andrew etc

2.   Each teenager needs to learn the discipline of work time schedule, learn from older people and learn to live on a lower wage

3.   The world chiefly operates on trades.

4.   Learning a professional career works better after learning a trade.

5.   Promotion from trade to manager instils consideration and understanding toward staff.

6.   Bible says a man should support his own family. An unskilled labourer can survive , but a tradesman leaves an example of skill  for those following,

7.   Working with others calls for discipline of action and reaction, giving opportunity to live and speak for Christ.

Bible

 

Jesus said:

“people need more than bread for their life;

They must feed on every word of God”  Matthew 4

 

The question arises – how available are Bibles, the Word of God?

Where in my city, your town, any village would you obtain a Bible?? Take a walk through the churches – are any available there?  An odd book shop could have some. The library may have a couple. The rare Bible bookshop is often hard to find. Some schools have class sets.

     But if you were born into a non-Christian family, where would you go to receive a Bible freely without interrogation??

     Perhaps the most accessible is on the internet – but rather confusing if you know nothing about versions etc

 

A whole Bible is a large , daunting book. That is just where the Holy Spirit delights to step in and make it meaningful. For some readers the narrative of human rebellion and God reaching out to many peoples is understood. But for many it is the Holy Spirit making the great and precious promises apply to the many situations of humans.

    Often it is a particular verse that convicts, converts and consoles the sincere reader. ( like John 3:16) To be alone with God and His word is best. Sometimes explanations and study guides can help.

    “For the Word of God is full of living power. It cuts deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It exposes us for what we really are.”   Hebrews 4

 

The Lord Jesus said:

“ For the Scriptures say “ you must worship the Lord your God and serve HIM only””     Matthew 4

 

Explanation hardly needed – obedience required!

 

So dear Christian reader, have you tried making this precious volume available to others?  Many are seeking! Last weekend we gave away 

25 at the local market.

 

If my reader does not have a Bible, I have some to spare – send me a request and I will try to get one to you.

 

John McKee

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Saved

 

The question was asked:-

   “What must I do to be saved?”

This man realised that he needed to be right with God. He could not save himself. His sins would be judged  and he would be lost forever!

The answer:-

    “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved and your household.”

Not by reformation or religion, but by true faith in Jesus Christ the Lord. The promise of God’s salvation and forgiveness was freely available to him and his household. Wisely, they all believed. To show the genuineness of their faith , they were baptised.    Bible -Acts 16

 

The same today –

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved”

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Committed

 

Bible verse for today:

Jesus Christ gave His life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us His very own people, totally committed to doing what is right.

Titus 2:14 NLT

Cause for worship

 

“Let us be thankful and please God by worshipping Him with holy fear and awe”    Hebrews 12

 

When God shakes the earth and heaven, it will be to remove the dross and establish the eternal.

      What should I do in the days granted to me?

             Worship Him in spirit, soul and body!

 

As I begin to understand God in reference to eternity, I worship with holy awe.

-      He is eternal, knowing all things, seeing all people.

-       He is sovereign over all things with good providence

-        He is judge of all, bringing all persons to account

-          He is gracious, having acted to redeem all people

 

As I begin to understand myself and my world, I worship with holy fear.

-      I am finite, limited in understanding and knowledge

-       I belong to a rebellious family in Adam

-        I deserve eternal damnation because of my sin

-          I can be right with God through Jesus Christ His Son

 

O the wonder of it all, that God so great has put in place salvation for all who will accept Jesus as God’s Son, the Saviour for all. He then places the believer in His Eternal kingdom, as heirs with Christ forever.

 

May God’s grace be with you all.