Steadfastness

Steadfastness 3428 revessie@yahoo.com The dictionary account of the word "steadfastness" says "Firmly fixed in a place. Not subject to change. Firm in belief, determinatino. Devoted, faithful, good, loyal, steady, true, "true blue." Allegiance, constancy, fidelity. I. In this journey in our lives, we must ask ourselves just how loyal we are to the body of Christ and the sanctuary. What and whom are you faithful to? A. Gal 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 1. You are free in Christ Jesus. Do you still enjoy ritualism and ceremoni alism? Are you more concerned with the candles and the choir? Do peo pie stare at you when you say "amen?" Be steadfast in your loyalty in the Lord. B. Eph4:14 Eph4:14 That we be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, Christ: (Spiritual Maturity.) C. Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform until the day of Jesus Christ: II. No suicide in the Body of Christ. A. Php 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. (Be considerate of others and don't focus on yourself.) B. IPe 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. C. Rom 8:31 What shall we then say to these things? If God for us, who c against us? D. Rom 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. E. Eph 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. ***end*** newbirthministries@yahoogroups.com