Paul advised Christians to stand by true faith and be careful not to get trapped with mere traditions that contribute little or nothing to God's kingdom. Paul said,“So let no one judge you in food or in drink, or regarding a festival or a new moon

The scriptures warned us not to trust arms of flesh - for they will fail. We are challenged to reserve our trust in God who never fails. It is written,“Thus says the Lord: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose h

Paul explained the person of Jesus Christ and his remarkable strength that became our blessing. Paul said,“He (God) has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love (Jesus Christ), in whom we have

God expects us to be appreciative of him for our achievements, and not to boast in flesh. The Creator does not want us to boast about our human abilities and/or material wealth as if we acquired them by our self-efforts. Our achievements are obtained

Paul was confronted from every side for the sake of the gospel, but God preserved his life to keep thriving for his kingdom business. God helped Paul to survive Jewish persecutions and shipwrecks. He also saved him from an attack by a venomous snake.

Jews at Corinth chased Paul out of their synagogue for preaching the gospel. However the preacher refused to accept defeat, but he persisted in his gospel evangelization in the hostile environment until one synagogue elder converted to Christianity.

King David expressed a strong passion for God, and he also asked the Creator to honor him for his sworn allegiance. David stated,“Lord, remember David And all his afflictions; How he swore to the Lord And vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob: “Surely

God uses rich people as well as common people for his special assignments. Unlike human conventional wisdom, God selects ordinary people for glorious tasks, and he glorifies himself in them! In fact, the scripture testified,“God has chosen the fool

The scripture encouraged Christians to be united. It is written“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, Running down