A writer observed that we have this life on earth to learn some lessons. He listed four good and important lessons.
After this one, I added a few more lessons, my own list.
- You can trust in God, Psalm 118.8; Titus 1.2; 1 Corinthians 1.9.
- Be loving, Galatians 5.14; 1 John 4.21; 3.23.
- Be grateful, 1 Thessalonians 5.18; Colossians 3.15.
- Respect authority, Ephesians 6.2; 1 Peter 2.17; Romans 13.7.
Now, my list:
- Only one thing matters: eternal life, John 3.15-17, 36; 12.50; 17.3; Romans 2.7; 1 Timothy 6.12; Titus 1.2; 3.7. This life is preparation for the one to come. Do whatever is necessary to be approved by God on the last day.
- Holiness means abandoning the ways of the world, 1 Thessalonians 4.3-8; 1 Peter 1.13-17. Turn away from materialism, forsake carnal passions, put to death selfish ambition, and live simply, genuinely, and with integrity, 1 Cor 9.23-27.
- God will work in your life, if you allow him, for your discipline, sanctification, and perfection, Rom 8:28; Heb 12:4-14. You must submit to the Lord’s entire will, Ezra 10.11; Romans 12.1-2; Colossians 4.12; Heb 10.35-39.
- God always does what is right, and his children should also strive to practice the truth, Matthew 7.13-27; James 1.22-27; 1 John 2.29; 3.7. Grace works in the obedient. Many talk, but few act. Hypocrites abound; the upright will be saved, Psalm 84.11; Proverbs 11.3; Titus 2.7.
So many wonderful lessons can be learned from God’s word. What lessons have you listed?
Randal and his wife Vicki have lived and worked in Brazil since 1984. He is one of God's little ones. He seeks to speak the truth simply and lovingly. Comments at this link.
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