[Biblemat] 2 Articles for your consideration

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..... 2 Articles for your consideration  ..... 

Article  #1 - SETTING  GOALS IN LIFE 
Garreth  L. Clair 
Our goals in life will definitely be observed in the way that we  live our 
lives.  Our lifestyle tells  a lot about our goals in life.  Let  me illustrate 
this idea, 
If my goal in life is to please God and ultimately go to heaven  there are 
certain things about my conduct that will be observable to everyone  around me. 
1.         I will assemble with the church as often as I possibly   can,   
Heb  10:24-26, 
24        And  let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good  
works: 
25        Not  forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner 
of some is; but  exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the 
day  approaching. 
26        For  if we sin willfully after that we have received the knowledge 
of the truth,  there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,   (KJV) 
2.         I will give of my money so that the church can do all of the work 
that God has assigned  it, 
Matthew  6:33,   "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his 
righteousness; and all these  things shall be added unto you." 
1 Corinthians  16:1-2 
1          Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given 
order to  the churches of Galatia, even so do  ye. 
2          Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in 
store,  as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.  
(KJV) 
3.         I will do everything that I am able to do to encourage peace and  
unity in the congregation where I am a member.  I will be kind,  forgiving, 
long-suffering, and always  seeking the glory of God in all my personal 
activities that relate to the  church. 
Ephesians  4:2-6, 
2          With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing 
one  another in love; 
3          Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of  peace. 
4          There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one 
hope of  your calling; 
5          One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 
6          One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and 
in you  all. 
4.         I will practice brotherly love, I will do that which promotes love 
among  brethren in all of my activities even when I must approach a brother 
or sister  who are entangled in sin and need to be restored to faithfulness.   
Galatians  6:1-2 
1          Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are 
spiritual,  restore such a one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest 
thou  also be tempted. 
2          Bear you one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of  Christ. 
1 Thessalonians  4:9   "But as touching brotherly  love ye need not that I 
write unto you: for you yourselves are taught of God to  love one another." 
Hebrews 13:1,   Let brotherly love continue."   (KJV) 
5.         I will never compromise God's Holy Word.  I    must never become 
so entangled in a  situation that I would be willing to make concessions about 
the Word of God for  any matter.,   John  8:32,   "And ye shall know the 
truth, and the  truth shall make you free." 
Jude  1:3,   "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to  write unto you of the 
common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you,  and exhort you that 
ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once  delivered unto the 
saints. - 2 Timothy  3:16-17 
16        All  scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable 
for doctrine, for  reproof, for correction, for instruction in  righteousness: 
17        That  the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all 
good  works. 

LET US SET GOOD  GOALS TO PURSUE IN LIFE  
AND   
PURSUE THEM WITH  VIGOR 


Article #2 - BEING  FAITHFUL 
Garreth L.  Clair 
Today many people that consider themselves faithful are in reality,  “
unfaithful."  In this short article  we will address this problem. 
DEFINITION OF  'FAITHFUL" 
1.         Adhering firmly and devotedly; loyal. 
2.         Worthy of trust; reliable. 
3.         Accurate; true" 
(THE AMERICAN  HERITAGE DICTIONARY, Third Edition, Page 303, column  2) 
THE BIBLE  DEFINITION OF FAITHFUL 
Hebrews  10:24-25 
24        And  let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good  
works: 
25        Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner 
of  some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day 
 approaching.  (KJV) 
I John  2:15-17 
15        Love  not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If 
any man love the  world, the love of the Father is not in him. 
16        For  all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust 
of the eyes, and  the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the  
world. 
17        And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth 
 the will of God abideth for ever.  (KJV) 
Matthew  6:33 
33        But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and  
all these things shall be added unto you. 
Revelation  2:10 
10        Fear  none of those things which thou shall suffer: behold, the 
devil shall cast some  of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall 
have tribulation ten  days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a 
crown of  life. 
2 Timothy  4:7-8 
7          I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept 
the  faith: 
8          Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which 
 the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me 
only,  but unto all them also that love his appearing. 
1 Peter  1:4-5 
4          to an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that faded not 
 away, reserved in heaven for you, 
5          Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation 
ready to be  revealed in the last time? 

"THIS IS WHAT  FAITHFUL/FAITHFULNESS IS.” 

May 20,  2007 
_glclair at aol.com_ (mailto:glclair at aol.com)  





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