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SOUND WORDS, MAY 30, 2021
The Christian is a Priest A priest is a religious leader with the authority to perform rites or rituals. Priests offer sacrifices and communicate with Deity. We most often associate priesthood with the Mosaic Law. Under the Mosaic Law, priests were authorized to burn incense, make certain sacrifices, and anoint persons or objects for holy purposes (Numbers 4:16). They even acted as medical examiners (Leviticus 14). The role of priest predates the law of Moses. Offerings were made to God…
SOUND WORDS, MAY 23, 2021
The Christian is a Steward A steward is one who is charged with the responsibility to supervise or keep an organization or a possession. A steward does not own that which is placed under their supervision rather, they are entrusted with this duty by the rightful owner. In Matthew 20:8, the steward of a vineyard had the responsibility to gather and pay the workers their daily wage, others oversaw households. Regardless of assigned responsibility the primary qualification of a steward…
MOMENTS WISDOM – MAY 16, 2021
MOMENTS WISDOM There can be no stewardship without stewards. John Jay Jackson Jr. There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. The generous soul will be made rich, And he who waters will also be watered himself.” Proverbs 11:24-25 NKJV We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. Winston S. Churchill He is no fool who gives…
SOUND WORDS, MAY 16, 2021
The Christian is a Farmer The Apostle Paul uses several analogies when addressing Timothy, the young evangelist. The first was the Christian as a soldier. The second analogy was that of an athlete. The last is about a farmer. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore…
MOMENTS WISDOM – MAY 16, 2021
MOMENTS WISDOM Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man. George Washington It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring, who reaps a harvest in the Autumn. B.C. Forbes Even if a farmer intends to loaf, he gets up in time to get an early start. Edgar Watson Howe The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Proverb 20:4 (NKJV) The farmer…
SOUND WORDS, MAY 9, 2021
The Christian is an Athlete The Apostle Paul uses several analogies when addressing Timothy, the young evangelist. The first was the Christian as a soldier. The second analogy is that of the athlete. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good…
MOMENTS WISDOM – MAY 9, 2021
MOMENTS WISDOM Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games. Babe Ruth Taste the relish to be found in competition — in having put forth the best within you. Henry Kaiser The time your game is most vulnerable is when you’re ahead.Never let up. Rod Laver I never dreamed about success. I worked for it. Estee Lauder Talent is God given. Be Humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful.Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden I hated every minute of training, but…
SOUND WORDS, May 2, 2021
The Christian is a Soldier An analogy is like a metaphor or simile in that is shows how two things are similar. An analogy, however, goes on to explain the meaning of the comparison. The Apostle Paul uses several analogies when addressing Timothy, the young evangelist once under Paul’s tutelage. You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful…