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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Monday 16th September 2024Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 16Text: Philippians 1:28-29

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional  Monday 16th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 16 Text: Philippians 1:28-29   "And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;" Reflection:  Your cooperation should be a memorial to Jesus Paul told the Philippians to work side by side.  The Greek word used was an athletic term that meant to strive together. Paul is saying the right kind of strife in the church is standing shoulder to shoulder facing the enemy with the Gospel and Armor of faith. The unity of the body is a great Memorial to Jesus. If you remember Jesus High priestly prayer he requested that His body and bride would be one. No not the Roman numeral one but a united body of believers seeking to attain the same mission and goals. We have a common opponent and w
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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Saturday 14th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 14Text: Philippians 1:27-28

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional  Saturday 14th September 2024  Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 14 Text: Philippians 1:27-28   "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God." Reflection: God is no longer looking for stone memorials that were lifted up in the Old Covenant. He wants living stones as a holy nation of priests lifting up holy lives as a memorial to His greatness. What type of memorial does God want from us? He no longer wants stone monuments He now wants living stone memorials. 1 Peter 2:5 as living stones we are to be the memorials that are lifted up to Jesus. Here in Philippians 1:27-30 Paul tells us exactly how we can be t
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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Friday 13th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 13 Text: Ephesians 4:14-16

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional  Friday 13th September 2024  Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 13  Text: Ephesians 4:14-16   "That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love." Reflection:  Continuation From Yesterday's Devotional Stability · Maturity produces stability; ability to discern and withstand false teaching · Check commentaries and speakers for virgin birth, deity of Christ, salvation by grace through faith, inerrancy of Scripture · Must know scriptures yourself · Must be able to sense lead
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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Thursday 12th September 2024Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 12Text: Ephesians 4:13-14

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional  Thursday 12th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 12 Text: Ephesians 4:13-14   "Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;" Reflection:  Utility  · “Usefulness” · Paul shifts from unity of true believers to uniqueness of believers · Gifts: special abilities God gives us to use for his service · Each Christian has at least one gift · No one has all the gifts · Not all have the same gifts · Equipping gifts: Apostle: chosen by Christ, 3 responsibilities: 1. lay foundation of church 2. receive, declare, and write God’s Word 3. confirm Word through signs, wonders, and miracles o None today; Ephesus commended in Revelatio
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Purity Foundation Daily DevotionalWednesday 11th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 11Text: Ephesians 4:1-2 "I therefore, the prisoner

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Wednesday 11th September 2024  Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 11 Text: Ephesians 4:1-2   "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;" Reflection:  Nothing destroys Christian work like an inconsistent life.  “You show me your redeemed life and I might be inclined to believe in your redeemer.” If we want to be successful as a Christian worker we must live holy, separated lives Paul is saying, “Conduct yourselves in a way that is befitting a Christian worker.”  The way that you conduct yourself as a Christian worker should produce seven qualities: A. Humility  · Lowliness: word not found in Greek or Roman vocabulary; evidently coined by Christians or maybe Paul himself to describe the sense of unworthiness; not pride or self-exaltation · Meekness: mild-spirited and self-controlled;
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Purity Foundation Daily DevotionalTuesday 10th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 10Text: Ephesians 4:4-7

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Tuesday 10th September 2024  Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 10 Text: Ephesians 4:4-7   "There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ." Reflection:  Continuation From Yesterday's Devotional. IV. Walk in Unity “Effort” = endeavor. Be eager to maintain, guard and strive for unity. Work at it! Satan will move in to wreck it. Don’t be a pawn in his hands. Every person is to be involved and the job never ends. War on the outside is an indication of war on the inside. If a person can’t get along with God, they can’t get along with fellow believers. V. Walk in Correct Doctrine Paul lists seven basic spiritual realities that unite all Christians. A. One Body: The body of Christ. This is the doctrine
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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional Monday 9th September 2024 Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 9Text: Ephesians 4:1-3

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Purity Foundation Daily Devotional  Monday 9th September 2024  Topic: Work Worthy Of The Lord 9 Text: Ephesians 4:1-3   "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." Reflection:  Paul moves from doctrine to duty. Here is a challenge (command) to practical Christian living. It is putting our faith into action. It is turning beliefs into behavior. The word “calling” is vocation. It does not mean job but to walk the “Jesus life”. It refers to living a life that reveals and reflects Jesus. It is a striving to walk as Jesus walked. What all does that involve? I. Walk in Humility and Gentleness “Lowliness and meekness” (KJV). “Humility” = putting Christ first, others second and self last. Don’t think more highly or less highly of yourself. Know yourself,
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