God speaks today Monday | November 25, 2024
And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the firstfruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.
(Nehemiah 13:31)I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
(1 Timothy 2:8) The value of the Christian's moral purity
Holiness is not optional, but imperative. As Christians, we need to constantly reform and renew ourselves to bear witness to Christ. The Holy Spirit allows us to confront our realities and remember our commitment to Him. We need to dedicate ourselves each day to the power of the Gospel and the direction of the Spirit. Just like Nehemiah had to re-discipline and reform the people, we need to put order in our lives and strive for holiness. Moral purity is essential in the chain of holiness and a great challenge in a world where moral values are declining. We need to be workers of value and light and salt of the earth.
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Cross Reference
Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD.
(Psalm 134:2)And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day. Remember me, O my God, concerning this also, and spare me according to the greatness of thy mercy.
(Nehemiah 13:22)Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
(Psalm 63:4)Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and wipe not out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God, and for the offices thereof.
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