Tag: Footprints

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

I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. (1 Corinthians 9:23 NIV) As true Disciples of Christ, our goal must be to win souls for Him. To win others for Christ, we are to present the Gospel to the lost people without offending them. Christ died … Continue reading Footprints No. 193

Those who go out weeping,    carrying seed to sow,will return with songs of joy,    carrying sheaves with them. (Psalms 126:6 NIV) The parable of the talents teaches that we have to invest in order to profit. The risk involved is far outweighed by the benefit we gain. God is honored and pleased when the talents He gave … Continue reading Footprints No. 192