DON’T LIVE LIKE A KILLER

“We should not be like Cain, who was of the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother’s righteous.” –1 John 3:12 (ESV)

Cain was the first person to commit murder, against no other than his own kid brother, Abel. Cain killed his brother out of covetousness, greed, and hatred. We can overcome these negative traits that lead to evil by learning to appreciate others and praising them behind their backs. When we are happy for others’ portions, they, in turn, will rejoice in our achievements.

MOST ESSENTIAL

“Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” -2 Peter 1:2 (AMP)

If there is anything humanity needs more in our world today, it is not money, luxurious goods, or food. Instead, what we desperately need more of is God’s peace, unmerited favor, and a close fellowship with Him. Although necessary for the present, material things are subject to deterioration; only the Almighty God remains unchanging. No matter the chaos, Yeshuah is still Lord! Hallelujah!

LIVING HOPE

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,” -1 Peter 1:3

This text shows that we do not earn salvation by our own efforts; it is the gift of God, a result of His mercy available to all who believe. The instrumentality of such salvation to eternal hope is the resurrection. The currency for securing this everlasting gift is faith in Christ alone. May YHWH sustain us by His redeeming mercy to the end in the name of Yeshuah Hamashiac! Amen!

SHUN DISCRIMINATION

“My fellow believers, do not practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of partiality [toward people—show no favoritism, no prejudice, no snobbery].”  -James 2:1 (AMP)
 
It is not becoming for believers in Christ to treat one another with disregard based on wealth or status. We must learn to accord every human being, especially fellow followers of Jesus, equal honor and respect as the handiwork of the Creator and God. Regardless of worldly affluence or possessions, we are all the product of the dust of the earth.