1/11/2018 - Section 76:54-80
January 11, 2018 Section 76:54-80 Faith, Pride Overcoming, Perfection Growing Toward, Just Men Made Perfect, Valiant in the Testimony of Christ, Spiritual Growth, My eyes kept going back to v 53 and the phrase : “And those who overcome by faith….”— The Lord is describing characteristics of those who will come forth in the first resurrection. The wonderful part of faith is that when we rely on faith…when we walk by faith…we find that our faith has grown stronger. In short: Faith Works! V 61, to me, is a direct route to overcoming selfish pride: “ Wherefore, let no man glory in man but rather let him glory in God, who shall subdue all enemies under his feet.” If my intentions are to serve the Lord—and I do can often do that by serving His children—then I should not worry about what others think of me. The Lord’s opinion of me is the important thing. And besides, if I am serving the Lord, I am doing so in love, and thus greater love—in myself and in those I work with-- will b...