WHY AM I A STRONG CHRISTIAN #2

 

WHY AM I A STRONG CHRISTIAN #2

         TEXT: Eph.6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

          What does it mean to be strong in the Lord?

It means to be: Unwavering in your faith.

                         Unaffected by events that might discourage.

                         Able to praise God even when you don't feel like it.

                         Stable in your theology.

          How do you become successful as far as material things are concerned?

          Here are some ways that people try.

 Win the lottery?

 Find a get rich quick scheme?

Acquire money through unethical means.

         We know that these things don't work. There is a way to be successful in material things.

Work hard.

 Take care of your money.

 Be dependable.

         How do you become a strong Christian?

          Here are some ways people try.

Learn to dance in the spirit? This brings you into his presence.

 Exercise your faith until you are strong enough to simply claim what you want? If your faith is strong enough you can become rich and have perfect health,

Learn to exercise the gifts of the spirit? This makes you superior to other Christians.

Pray until you can work miracles? This will prove your power.

          These things don't work; there is a way to be a strong Christian.

           11 Put on the whole armour of God that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. No matter what comes your way, you can be strong.

          12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. The inner man must be strong.

          13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

          14 Righteousness =Last week.

Peace and Faith

 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.

Psalm 119:165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them (leadership) very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

Faith

16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

Disciples could not cast out the devil.

Matthew 17:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

The talents

            Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him. Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

Nothing is small, it's all important

Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.

Some are weak

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

Faith is a gift and a fruit of the spirit.

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