Keys to spiritual maturity: Be flexible (Part 2)
THE ROLE OF CHANGE! Constant change is here to stay. It is one sure thing in life. I remember some years ago I was in the army. It was a dynamic, changing environment in which we never really knew what would happen next. Information was never given to us and everything was on a need-to-know…
Keys to spiritual maturity: Be flexible (Part 1)
Change is one of the unavoidable aspects of our lives. The dynamic of life is based on this unknown. We know the past and we know the present but we know little or nothing about the future. For all we know it may not happen. Each day presents us with new and different challenges. To […]
Keys to spiritual maturity: Be flexible (Part 1)
Change is one of the unavoidable aspects of our lives. The dynamic of life is based on this unknown. We know the past and we know the present but we know little or nothing about the future. For all we know it may not happen. Each day presents us with new and different challenges. To…
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 6)
HOW CAN CARRY EACH OTHER’S BURDENS? Perhaps you say you have so many concerns of your own, how can you still find the strength to be kind to others? Here are some simple tips: Become useful to others. Be helpful – help where you can! Be kind – show kindness even if the recipient does…
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 5)
CARRY EACH OTHER’S BURDENS The Bible is clear as to how we can assist and help others. Galatians 6:2 Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. When we take the time and the trouble to be kind to others and to help them, we are serving […]
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 5)
CARRY EACH OTHER’S BURDENS The Bible is clear as to how we can assist and help others. Galatians 6:2 Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ. When we take the time and the trouble to be kind to others and to help them, we are serving…
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 4)
DO THE RIGHT THING – RESTITUTION Restitution is something seldom spoken about but yet something so part of our Christian lives. Restitution is when we endeavour to undo the damage we may have caused. It involves making good or giving an equivalent for some injury. I remember a time when I had to go around […]
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 4)
DO THE RIGHT THING – RESTITUTION Restitution is something seldom spoken about but yet something so part of our Christian lives. Restitution is when we endeavour to undo the damage we may have caused. It involves making good or giving an equivalent for some injury. I remember a time when I had to go around…
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 3)
JUSTICE AND MERCY This is such a strange aspect. We all long for mercy. When we have erred we hope for and long for forgiveness and mercy. How often, however, we demand justice. We feel incensed and run around demanding justice. We long for mercy and demand justice. If we will sow mercy, when we […]
Keys to spiritual maturity: The golden rule (Part 3)
JUSTICE AND MERCY This is such a strange aspect. We all long for mercy. When we have erred we hope for and long for forgiveness and mercy. How often, however, we demand justice. We feel incensed and run around demanding justice. We long for mercy and demand justice. If we will sow mercy, when we…