Sublime

He retired the belief that it was the pastor’s duty, particularly in the sermon, to prod the people into obedience. “Henry realized [that] the point was not to outline ‘correct’ doctrine but to motivate the audience psychologically.”18

For the shepherds are stupid, and do not inquire of the LORD; therefore they have not prospered, and all their flock is scattered.

If God is always a giver, in order to be His friends we need to be people who give naturally – not out of duty, debt or obligation. We need to give because it is the natural expression of our hearts when we see someone else in need. We respond to that need just as He would respond to that need.

Carey argued, Christians must expect great things — and not only must we expect them; we must attempt them. No matter how small the beginning, no matter how complicated the task, in the power of the Spirit, under the authority of the risen Christ, we can have absolute confidence in the success of our mission. In commissioning his church, Jesus had

Your goal is to figure out where others are in their spiritual journey and then do whatever will bring them a step closer to knowing Christ.

If a person is scrupulous in his conduct, gentle in his conversation, pleasant towards his fellow creatures, affable in manner when receiving them, not responding even when affronted, but showing courtesy to all, even to those who treat him with disdain…such a person has sanctified God and about him Scripture says, “You are My servant, Israel, in w

God is singular in His purpose. His actions are never arbitrary or superfluous. He always does what is right and best. Being God's friend means living with that same purpose of character. You can never settle for the place where you are spiritually. God's dreams for His work in this world are more grand than your dreams can envision. Your hope in w