In a world where immoral principles are universally promoted, the characteristic of purity cannot be overvalued. Today, from a moral standpoint, what is right is called wrong, and what is wrong is called right. Isaiah warned about a world like this. Isaiah 5:20 (ESV) 20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, […]
Sincere followers of Christ have always been known for their diligence. The Greek word for diligence is spoudē and denotes two main ideas. First, to do something with diligence is to do it with speed and zeal. This is what God’s people are accustomed to doing when it comes to carrying out His divine will. […]
Are you a patient person? We would all probably admit to losing our patience from time to time, but that does not make us impatient. The question is, does patience characterize us? It should, and, if we are Christians, it does. To lack patience is to reject the Word of God. Do you remember the […]
The Greek word for “meekness” and “gentleness” is often the same (prautēs) and means to be mild and humble. This is a characteristic that all true Christians share because it was the character of Christ. Matthew 11:28-29 (ESV) 28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. […]
In this world of sin and temptation, temperance is very much needed if we are to maintain our faithfulness to God. The devil is doing all he can to devour our souls, separating us from God. 1 Peter 5:8 (ESV) 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, […]
The possession of truth is the greatest possession of all. It does not matter what people say against us. It does not matter if we are forced to stand alone. If the truth is on our side, we can stand tall and with confidence. Never is this more true than when considering the truth of […]
Obedience is another common characteristic of all Christians. Anyone who is striving to follow in the steps of Jesus will always desire to please God (John 8:29). True Christians have the same attitude depicted by the Psalmist in Psalm 119. Psalm 119:19-20 (ESV) 19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments […]
Are you living a life of holiness? If you are, it is proven by the fruit that you bear. We are not holy just because we think we are, or because others think we are. We are holy because of the manner of life that we live. To be holy means to live a life […]
Godly fear is an important characteristic of a Christian. It does not mean that we are terrified of God, but that we are filled with reverence for Him. The person who fears God is aware of His greatness and strength and lives accordingly. Sadly, this world lacks godly fear. Most people today have the Pharaoh […]
Christians are a committed group. Through the years, they have shown themselves to be devoted to Christ even to the point of death. While we do not live in an environment today, at least not in this country, where we are called upon to sacrifice our lives for the Lord, we should be willing to […]