Approved

Romans 14:18 says “For he who serves God in these things is acceptable to men and approved by God.”

Doing things God’s way doesn’t necessarily put us at odds with those around us. Sometimes we assume that we will be less successful if we act in obedience to Scripture.

I would take having favor with...

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Power

In 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 it says, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.”

Have you seen the power of God? Have you...

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Freeloader

2 Thessalonians 3:10 states, “If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.”

This is an interesting scriptural standpoint on voluntary abdication from responsibility. It also shows us the regard with which God holds occupations and work in general. It talks to the rightful reward of...

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Maturity

In Hebrews 6:1 it says, “So let’s stop going over the basics of Christianity again and again. Let us go on instead and become mature in our understanding.”

There comes a time where we should stop being fed and start feeding others. There is infinite depth in an understanding of...

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Grace

2 Corinthians 9:8 says,“And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”

God will always give you all you need to fulfill His will. It would be very unreasonable to do anything else....

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Wait

Hebrews 6:10 says, “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”

God has seen your faithfulness. He has seen all you have done and are doing. He will not forget your work. Your answer is...

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