Subject: 3Nails + 1 Cross = 4Given
Content: [quote][b]What God really wants us to do[/b]... *not just going to church every sunday (although that is good) *not just doing good to others (although that is good) *not just sharing the Gospel (although that is good) *not just being a good musician of your church (although that is good) *not just being at your best in ministry (although that is good) *not just being good to your family (although that is good) BUT the answer is very simple [b]"HATE SIN"[/b] Even if you accomplish all the pointers above yet you didn't hate Sin... then you are just chasing after the wind If you hate sin, all the good deeds what God wants us to inherit will follow! another thing is... You cannot follow God's commandments if you didn't hate sin! so in conclusion... Read Ecc. 12:13-14 I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No". He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary. I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No". He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned. I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No". He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me. I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No". He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him. I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No". He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No". He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things. I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!" --------------------------------------- ...maybe God has been saying "no", but we still keep on insisting. God ALWAYS answers and speaks. At times we just don't listen closely and fail to hear God's still small voice, or perhaps we intentionally refuse to listen. "The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the the box. There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil, before I send you out into the world. Always remeber them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be. One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand. Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better pencil. Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you will make. Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside. And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark. No matter what the condition, you must continue to write. The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in it's heart. [/quote] Just got it on a Christian forum...God bless...^^
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