HOW TO BE A HAPPY, USEFUL CHRISTIAN
J. Allen Blair
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust
in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit." Romans 15:13
- Be sure you have genuinely received Jesus Christ as your
Savior (John 3:3, John 1:12, Romans 10:9-10).
- Do not doubt your salvation, but on the authority of the Bible
claim this gift of God as your eternal possession (John 10:27-29,
John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:5, 1 John 5:13).
- Commit yourself wholeheartedly to God, resolving to live for
His honor under the Lordship of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1-2,
Romans 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
- Constantly trust the Lord Jesus to live through you, rather
than struggle to live the Christian life yourself (1 John 4:4,
Philippians 4:13, 1 Corinthians 15:57).
- Meet the Lord regularly, preferably first thing in the
morning, for a time of systematic bible reading and prayer (Psalm
5:3, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 2:15).
- Always confess known sin to the Lord immediately, thanking Him
for forgiveness and rejoicing in victory (1 John 1:9, Proverbs
28:13, 1 John 2:1).
- Be alert for the many opportunities God will give you to tell
others what Christ has done for you (1 Peter 3:15, Romans
1:16-17).
- Choose friends who will help you grow and advance in the
Christian faith (2 Corinthians 6:14, Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 18:24).
- Join a church which teaches the Bible clearly, and be regular
and punctual in attending its services (Hebrews 10:25, Acts 2:42).
- Prayerfully determine how you can best serve the Lord, and
then become a faithful worker for Him (1 Corinthians 15:58,
Col
ossians 3:23, Galatians 6:9).
- Recognize your responsibility as a steward of what God has
given you by honoring Him with your offerings (2 Corinthians 9:7,
1 Corinthians 16:2, Mark 12:41-44).
- Manifest god's love with a spirit of humility and forgiveness,
while refraining from hatred and unkindness (John 13:35, Ephesians
4:32, 1 John 4:7).
- Always praise the Lord for all things, giving thanks in times
of sorrow and reverses as well as in times of joy and prosperity
(1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:20, Psalm 118:1).
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