Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. (James 4:10 NIV) God is against those who are proud. He puts them down to their knees, breaks their stiff necks and destroys their proud spirits. On the other hand, He exalts the humble, lifts them up and strengthens them and makes them victorious. … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 149

Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won’t need anything.  (James 1:4 GW) Practice makes perfect. Perfection means maturity, complete, not lacking of anything. But that is not all, perfection means balance, symmetry and proportion. Perfect beauty in the physical sense is also like the beauty of … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 148

I said, “You will not be handed over to them. I beg you to obey the LORD’s message; then all will go well with you, and your life will be spared. (Jeremiah 38:20 GNB) For our salvation, there is only one way: Jesus Christ our Lord. He is the way, the truth and the life. … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 147

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.(James 3:13 GNB) King Solomon says in His proverbs, “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 146

However, the person who continues to study God’s perfect teachings that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don’t merely listen and forget; they actually do what God’s teachings say. (James 1:25 GW) God has given to us His commands. If we obey His commands, we are … Continue reading Gold Dust No. 145