“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” – Matthew 6:33 Comment: Jesus Christ during the sermon on the Mount of Olives made the statement that his disciples should seek God’s Kingdom and His righteousness first. Before making the statement, he had said no one should think of his/her life, or what to eat or drink or put on as raiment and so on. He said further that it is the Gentiles or ungodly that bother themselves about their life or how they should eat or drink or…
Author: GKM
HOLDING FAITH! A CALL TO FAITHFULNESS! “Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck” – 1 Timothy 1:19 *Comment:* Holding Faith is to continue in the belief or confidence or hope in God Almighty and His Word or Truth personified by Jesus Christ despite opposition and persecution of the devil. Jesus Christ, the Word of God that brought grace and Truth into this world (John 1:17) suffered all forms of opposition, afflictions and persecutions and was steadfast to the end. (1Peter 2:21-25). Today, he is ruling in the midst of his enemies…
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PRAYER! “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” – Mark 11:24 *Comment:* Prayer has the power to produce required results. What is needed is implicit faith in God and His word. Then steadfastness in the practise of righteousness. Elijah, the Prophet of God made idol worshippers in ancient times to realise that their belief in “baal” as God is fake. The prophets of baal prayed from morning till evening without answer but when Elijah prayed to God Almighty, thus: “Hear me,…
BEWARE OF FALSE BRETHREN AND FRIENDS! “But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.” – 2 Timothy 2:16 *Comment:* St. Paul described false brethren and friends as people whose words or talk are worthless, of no value to ones spiritual, physical and material development or growth in every sphere of life. He said these words will multiply unto ungodliness or evil. He told Timothy further that profane and vain words of false brethren and friends spread like cancer and does no good to anybody. – 2 Timothy 2:17; see also Proverbs 16:28; 17:9 St. Paul…
BEWARE OF FALSE PROSPERITY! “The Tabernacles of robbers prosper, and they that provoke God are secure; in whose hand God bringeth abundantly.”- Job 12:6. *Comment:* There are two types of prosperity: true and false. Everyone strives for success, desiring wealth, possessions, and a good life. However, it is essential to be mindful of the means by which we achieve wealth, ensuring that our methods are upright and not compromised. False prosperity, rooted in Satan’s influence, is achieved through corrupt means like bribery, robbery, and deceit. Those who engage in such practices may seem secure and prosperous, becoming objects of envy.…
BEWARE OF DESPISERS IN GOD’S SERVICE! “Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee.” – Psalm 50:17 *Comment:* A Despiser is someone who disregards and disrespects God and His truth. They scorn and pretend, refusing to listen. As Jeremiah 6:10 states, they are unmoved by the word of God, finding it repellent and taking no delight in it. God Almighty has promised woe to all those who despise or scorn His word. Stated Isaiah, “Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight! ….Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and…
TRUE WORSHIPPERS OF GOD! “Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.” – Matthew 4:8-10 *Comment:* Many people claim to worship the true God, but are actually serving Satan, deceived into worshiping false gods and idols (Jeremiah 10:6-11).…
PERSEVERANCE IN GOD’S SERVICE! “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” – Hebrews 10:36 *Comment:* Perseverance is that continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition. You never give up. You never say die or it is finished until your goal or success is achieved. The word Patience is sometimes used in the Holy Bible for Perseverance. Endurance, determination and courage are vital qualities for perseverance. In the worship of God, Perseverance is required and without the help of God no one can…
THE LAW OF CHANGE! “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” – Hebrews 13:8 *Comment:* Change means to become different from what was original. God Almighty Jehovah is the Author and Possessor of life. Everything about Him is original, perfect, errorless and without blemish. Nothing wrong or evil. He is the same from everlasting to everlasting in personality and attributes of wisdom, power, justice and love. God does not change and there is no variableness or shadow of turning with Him. He inspired Malachi His prophet to write, “For I am the Lord, I change not;…