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Those who walk in the love of God are not a threat to society . . . Those who walk in the love of God are a threat to darkness. www.perfectfaith.org

How many would say, "I've been studying my Bible for quite some time now, but it seems like lately, I haven't been able to get much out of it?" Well, here is something that might be helpful, even though, it's going to sound counterintuitive. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Everyone is different, and they're different because they are designed to have a unique relationship with God, unlike anybody else. But what is hanging some people up is they're trying to be something that they are not, or someone that they're not. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Why do some people have this need to be right about nearly everything? The first answer might be pride. However, there is another reason. And that is the need for assurance. They want to make sure they're on the right track. They don't want to be second-guessing themselves. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Let's briefly talk about spiritual warfare. Did you know the words, spiritual and warfare are not found together in the Bible? Nonetheless, our warfare as believers in Jesus is to remain spiritual, regardless of the circumstances in which we find ourselves. And we do that by submitting to Holy Spirit. . . www.perfectfaith.org

So how are you doing, really? The reason I ask the question is there are some of you out there who are in a bad place. You're in a dark place. You feel isolated, and you feel hopeless. You feel like nothing's going to change, nothing is going to get better. But, don't isolate yourself, because you're not alone, actually. There are other people going through some of the same things you that you are going through, even though right now it seems like that's impossibility. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Righteousness exalts a nation, and sin is a reproach to any people. That means if we want to see our nation improve and become a better place, we as individuals need to walk in the righteousness of Jesus. That includes allowing Holy Spirit to convict our hearts. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Would you agree that the day and age in which we live requires discernment? This kind of discernment, by the way, requires intimacy with God. The answers that we need are not going to come from other people. . . www.perfectfaith.org

If we're going to see unity. . . www.perfectfaith.org

There are a number of people who believe that by reading their Bible, they're somehow doing God a favor, or maybe some sort of good deed. But it's God Who has done us a favor by revealing His Word to us. . . www.perfectfaith.org

When the will of the government collides with the will of God, whose will you follow? www.perfectfaith.org

For those who might be struggling with a negative outlook on life, there's a strong possibility that you have a disconnect with gratitude. And one of the quickest ways to combat that negativity is simply to start thanking God for all the blessings that He's bestowed upon you. . . www.perfectfaith.org

We already know that when we tell somebody we have forgiven him or her, that we no longer have the right to bring that offense up again. Just as God never throws our past in our face. But you might ask, "Yeah, but if this person keeps doing the same thing over and over?" Well, should it happen again. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Forgiveness and trust can be kind of tricky sometimes. Even if you have forgiven them, when people break your trust, you have a right not to trust them anymore. However, as you walk in love, you'll also discover that forgiveness will actually give latitude for them to earn that trust back. And in many cases, it will actually take a relationship, and not only restore it, but it'll actually make that relationship stronger. www.perfectfaith.org

What is your source of wisdom? There are so many right now that are feeling confused and anxious, and that's because they are drawing from the wrong source. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Jesus said if we have ought against anyone that we are to forgive that person. Ah, but dawg-gawn that forgiveness thing, that can be rather tough sometimes! In fact, some might say impossible in some cases. . . www.perfectfaith.org

One way to discern whether you are holding others in unforgiveness, or even entering into bitterness is where you do not want to see them repent, and change for the better. . . www.perfectfaith.org

When we say, I'm a servant of Jesus Christ, it might be good to ask ourself this question: Am I where He is? The reason for the question is Jesus said, If anyone will serve me, let him follow Me. For where I am, so shall My servant be. If we're not where He is, then it might be a possibility we're not actually serving Him. . . www.perfectfaith.org

What's the difference between guilt and conviction? Well, guilt is the demonic counterfeit of conviction, which does not lead to repentance. Moreover, it actually drives people away from God. Conviction on the other hand is a sign of God's loving kindness that leads to repentance. It actually draws us closer to Him. And incidentally, for those who employ guilt to get people to do things, you're actually doing the very thing the devil does to people all the time. www.perfectfaith.org

Here is a recipe for powerless prayer. Walk in self-condemnation. . . www.perfectfaith.org

If you want to be happy, or perhaps more importantly, fulfilled, here's a place to start. Ask yourself this one question: Am I where God wants me to be? Because if you are in pursuit of anything else, more than likely you're chasing your tail. www.perfectfaith.org

Some people say things to themselves that they would never say to anybody else. As a matter of fact, they treat things better than they treat themselves. And if that's you, the question is, why? Did someone speak into your heart something that took root that doesn't belong there? . . . www.perfectfaith.org

Some have said, "I'm having a hard time hearing from God lately." And for some of you, here's what's going on. The Lord has asked you to let go of something, and He's asked you a few times. But with each time, you find yourself holding onto that thing tighter and tighter, and tighter, and as a result your heart has become closed off. . . www.perfectfaith.org

How many would say, we're living in the end times, it's the final days, Jesus should be returning any time? If so, does your life, do your actions match your words? And truth be told, none of us knows when Jesus is going to return. However, every day is someone's last day. So perhaps, we should be more focused on sharing the Gospel, and making disciples of all people than we are trying to figure when He's coming back. . . www.perfectfaith.org

Can we push aside the Easter baskets and the pageantry for a moment, and actually focus on the Resurrection? In fact, here's a question -it's personal: how's your relationship with God, really? The reason for question is, is God actually wants to resurrect some dead relationships. . . www.perfectfaith.org