Tag: christian witness
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When Faith Becomes Visible — Philemon 1:6
Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Paul continues praying for Philemon, but now he explains what he is praying for. “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual…” The word communication here carries the idea…
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Test It. Keep It. Walk Away. – 1 Thessalonians 5:21–22
1 Thessalonians 5:21–22 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.Abstain from all appearance of evil. Paul does not tell believers to swallow everything. He says, “Prove all things.” Test it. Examine it. Lay it against Scripture.Measure it by the character of Christ.Watch the fruit it produces. Christian maturity is not gullibility. It is…
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Seasoned and Thirst-Making – Colossians 4:6
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Paul is not talking about profanity. He is not saying, “Spice up your language.” He is talking about flavor. Salt preserves.Salt enhances.Salt creates thirst. Speech seasoned with salt is not harsh. It…
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Shine Quietly – Philippians 2:15–16
Philippians 2:15, 16 (a) That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life… The world does not grow darker because of one great evil. It grows darker…