God speaks today Saturday | September 9, 2023
And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
(1 Samuel 13:13)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.
(1 Corinthians 13:1) Gifts are important, but they are not everything in the Christian life
The anointing of God in our lives is not a guarantee of perfection, and we must handle it reverently and cautiously. We must balance it with a holy life, obedience, study of the Word, and submission to the Holy Spirit. We should not neglect our ethical conduct, ministry formation, character, and relationships with others under our authority. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are a resource, but they are not everything in the Christian life. We must match and strengthen those gifts with other attributes that are equally necessary. Only a person who walks carefully in all dimensions of the Word of God can have a fruitful ministry of God that brings advancement for His Kingdom.
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And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
(1 Peter 4:8)Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
(1 Timothy 1:5)For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
(2 Chronicles 16:9)And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
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