Friday, 27 November 2015
THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY
SCRIPTURE: “…And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch” – Acts 11:26b
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Your character should be able to convict sinners of their compromise; your integrity ought to suffocate their iniquity.
Christianity is a lifestyle and it is rooted in the person and teachings of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
That is why the followers of Christ are called Christians; meaning, Christ-like or little Christ.
Now, attending Church alone is not a proof of Christianity. Miracles, breakthroughs, signs and wonders are not the essence of Christianity. Of what use is a miracle or breakthrough with an untransformed character that will end the person in the same hell with prostitutes, ritual killers, robbers etc.?
Beloved, what then is the essence of Christianity?
The major essence of Christianity is Change and the transformation of life into the nature of Christ. (2 Corinthians 3:18)
The implication of this is, as a Christian each time people look at you they are meant to be reminded of Christ. For unbelievers to feel comfortable committing sin in your presence is an evidence of the absence of the nature of Christ. Your Character should be able to convict sinners of their compromise; your integrity ought to suffocate their iniquity.
That is the real essence of Christianity!
Beloved, the greatest tragedy that can befall a person is thinking to be serving God while their old nature (character) is still intact. That qualifies them for eternity in hell fire. That shall not be your portion in Jesus’ Name.
I charge you to wake up to an authentic and genuine Christianity – reflecting the nature and character of Christ in words and in conduct.
That is the essence of Christianity!
Remember this: Your character should be able to convict sinners of their compromise; your integrity ought to suffocate their iniquity.
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Deliberately let go of any character in you that does not depict the nature of Christ.
2. Decide to be a mobile message or Gospel to unbelievers
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: THE ESSENCE OF CHRISTIANITY
PRAYER: LORD, I thank You for Your Word to me today, I ask for the grace to represent You in character and in conduct O LORD in Jesus’ Name.
DAILY READING: Daniel 4:1 to 37, 2 Peter 1:1 to 21, Psalms 119:97 to112, Proverbs 28:17 to 18.
QUOTE: Your nature affects your future. Your character affects your destiny. Your habit affects your habitat. Culled from WHO ARE YOU? by Dr Paul Enenche.
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