The Great Virtue
TOPIC: THE GREAT VIRTUE
Memorise:
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
Message:
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3
Love is a decision of commitment that is expressed as a strong feeling of affection and attraction. Based on God’s nature and actions, the Scripture gives us insight into the source, character and value of love. The Bible teaches that God is the source of love and that His very character is love. If you have ever been deeply in love with someone to the point of obsession, you will discover that you may lose your appetite and forget to eat because of that person (Song of Solomon 5:2-8). Your mind will become occupied with nothing else but that person. The object of your love is the last thing you think of when you go to bed and the first thing you think of when you wake up. Love involves the totality of a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Love is a central theme of the Christian faith and is a primary characteristic of God’s nature.
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment."
Matthew 22:37-38
The first object of our love should be God. We are enjoined to love God with all our heart, soul and mind. Indeed, you need to understand the love of God for you before you can appreciate what true love is. Having received the love of God, God expects you to reciprocate His love by worshiping Him in truth and by showing His love to others. The love of God was manifested on the cross of Calvary. Jesus, with these words, revealed the extent of God’s love for us in John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Out of love, God gave His only begotten Son as the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. He then commanded every one of us that has received His love to reciprocate it by loving one another (1 John 4:7-8). The Bible makes it very clear that the proof of love is its expression through actions, especially actions that are taken in the interest of others. Children of God should never be identified with envy, hatred, pride, selfishness, or any form of wickedness. These vices are contrary to God’s nature in us. As Christians, we must always radiate the love of God with meekness, kindness, patience, peace and joy.
Prayer Point:
Father, please fill my heart with Your love, so that Your love may flow through me to others.
BEFORE YOU SLEEP:
WEEKLY MOTIVATION.
1. As the year gradually winds up, look through your relationship Circle and know those to RENEW,REVIEW or REMOVE.
2. As we anticipate 2019, make up your mind to do your work in such a way that another will not be needed.
3. This Week, ADD MORE than you are taking. It’s called RELEVANCE.
4. The fact that Something was once true doesn't mean it still is. Who you WERE then isnt who you ARE now & the work isnt even finished! Don’t allow anyone judge you by your Yesterday.
5. As 2019 creeps in, always remember this : When your works match your faith, your reality will match your dream.
6. Remember, these few days remaining in 2018 are TRANSITION MOMENTS. Spend more time praying and strategizing than partying.
7. If they have touched your life in significant ways this year, don’t just send them a lazy Yuletide message. A little gift will make a lot of difference.
8. When a man is about to move up, his appetite changes. Don’t apologize for your sudden lack of appetite for Mediocrity and Foolishness. The New is about to embrace you.
9. Man on Transition, read this : DO NOT ALLOW SUCCESS INTOXICATE YOU. YOU STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN.
10. This Week, don’t forget : Non Negotiable Priorities is one of the keys to steady Success. Don’t transform your Priorities into Options.
Which Number(s) made sense to you?
Goodnight.
Memorise:
And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
Message:
“The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.” Jeremiah 31:3
Love is a decision of commitment that is expressed as a strong feeling of affection and attraction. Based on God’s nature and actions, the Scripture gives us insight into the source, character and value of love. The Bible teaches that God is the source of love and that His very character is love. If you have ever been deeply in love with someone to the point of obsession, you will discover that you may lose your appetite and forget to eat because of that person (Song of Solomon 5:2-8). Your mind will become occupied with nothing else but that person. The object of your love is the last thing you think of when you go to bed and the first thing you think of when you wake up. Love involves the totality of a person’s thoughts, feelings and actions. Love is a central theme of the Christian faith and is a primary characteristic of God’s nature.
“Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment."
Matthew 22:37-38
The first object of our love should be God. We are enjoined to love God with all our heart, soul and mind. Indeed, you need to understand the love of God for you before you can appreciate what true love is. Having received the love of God, God expects you to reciprocate His love by worshiping Him in truth and by showing His love to others. The love of God was manifested on the cross of Calvary. Jesus, with these words, revealed the extent of God’s love for us in John 3:16:
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
Out of love, God gave His only begotten Son as the ultimate sacrifice for the salvation of humanity. He then commanded every one of us that has received His love to reciprocate it by loving one another (1 John 4:7-8). The Bible makes it very clear that the proof of love is its expression through actions, especially actions that are taken in the interest of others. Children of God should never be identified with envy, hatred, pride, selfishness, or any form of wickedness. These vices are contrary to God’s nature in us. As Christians, we must always radiate the love of God with meekness, kindness, patience, peace and joy.
Prayer Point:
Father, please fill my heart with Your love, so that Your love may flow through me to others.
BEFORE YOU SLEEP:
WEEKLY MOTIVATION.
1. As the year gradually winds up, look through your relationship Circle and know those to RENEW,REVIEW or REMOVE.
2. As we anticipate 2019, make up your mind to do your work in such a way that another will not be needed.
3. This Week, ADD MORE than you are taking. It’s called RELEVANCE.
4. The fact that Something was once true doesn't mean it still is. Who you WERE then isnt who you ARE now & the work isnt even finished! Don’t allow anyone judge you by your Yesterday.
5. As 2019 creeps in, always remember this : When your works match your faith, your reality will match your dream.
6. Remember, these few days remaining in 2018 are TRANSITION MOMENTS. Spend more time praying and strategizing than partying.
7. If they have touched your life in significant ways this year, don’t just send them a lazy Yuletide message. A little gift will make a lot of difference.
8. When a man is about to move up, his appetite changes. Don’t apologize for your sudden lack of appetite for Mediocrity and Foolishness. The New is about to embrace you.
9. Man on Transition, read this : DO NOT ALLOW SUCCESS INTOXICATE YOU. YOU STILL HAVE A LOT TO LEARN.
10. This Week, don’t forget : Non Negotiable Priorities is one of the keys to steady Success. Don’t transform your Priorities into Options.
Which Number(s) made sense to you?
Goodnight.
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