Now these things, brethren, I have figuratively transferred to myself and Apollos for your sakes, that you may learn in us not to think beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up on behalf of one against the other. (1 Corinthians 4:6 NKJV) Follow the rules! Follow what has been decided upon. … Continue reading Footprints No. 198

My eyes shall be on the faithful of the land,That they may dwell with me;He who walks in a perfect way,He shall serve me. (Psalms 101:6 NKJV) We have to transform our way of thinking, our way of life, and pattern it after Christ. He humbled Himself and shared His glory, honor, power, and wisdom to those who … Continue reading Footprints No. 197

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (Romans 14:19 NIV) The word edification comes from the root word edifice, which means building. Mutual edification means building up of one another. It implies constructive works, as in constructing or building, rather than destructive works or pulling down. We … Continue reading Footprints No. 196

Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good. (Romans 12:9 NKJV) True love hates! Yes, Agape love hates evil. It is committed only to goodness. True love is not a mask someone can wear to pretend to be someone whom it is not. That is deception – evil in … Continue reading Footprints No. 195

Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. (1 Corinthians 10:33 NKJV) Apostle Paul is telling us to make him as our example, as he himself made Christ his model in his ministry. Sacrifice ourselves in favor of another. Go out of our comfort zones, … Continue reading Footprints No. 194