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A Faithful Word

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1 John 1:8, 9, 10 “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.”

Every one of us is in need of a Savior; someone to take the load of guilt of our years of living a lifestyle of deceitfulness and lies.  Some of us have been what ‘we’ thought of as good yet knowing deep inside that we are inherently bad…evil.  

We are in need of instructions in righteousness.  Remember that we don’t have to teach our children to lie!  We must teach them to be truthful or they will naturally tell the lie of convenience.  Our thoughts continuously run to wickedness and lust and there are no small sins in God’s eye!

We will try to reason our lust, revenge, theft, and the host of other brotherly and Godly infringements because of a wronged and hurt feeling…yet a wrong is still a wrong and a wrong never makes a right!

Our only hope of any righteousness and good in our lives is through the atoning work of Jesus Christ.  (I should say Yeshua which translates to ‘Jehovah is our salvation’…and Christ or Messiah is the ‘Anointed One’)  Jesus paid the price for our having any hope of living righteously now and in heaven forever.  All we must do is accept Him.

The Bible is made clear through the Contemporary English Version: Romans 10:8-13 “All who are acceptable because of their faith simply say, “The message is as near as your mouth or your heart.” And this is the same message we preach about faith. So you will be saved, if you honestly say, “Jesus is Lord,” and if you believe with all your heart that God raised him from death. God will accept you and save you, if you truly believe this and tell it to others. The Scriptures say that no one who has faith will be disappointed, no matter if that person is a Jew or a Gentile. There is only one Lord, and he is generous to everyone who asks for his help. All who call out to the Lord will be saved.”
Will you call out to Jesus?

Dr. David M Reeves

David, a published weekly columnist for newspapers and magazines in and around Ohio for several years, has written two books and many booklets, which include: "Only God can give YOU the Inspiration to Action!" an expansion and compilation of his most widely received newspaper columns dealing with "The Fruits of the Spirit" and "The Kingdom of God" Weathering Life's Storms is a fresh revelation on the Joy of the Lord. Booklets range from The Family to The Order of the House. The Lifestyle of Salvation video series is ever popular!

Website: www.philadelphiaministries.org Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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