January 13 But the fruit of the Spirit is…self-control… — Galatians 5:22-23

Self-Discipline

Here’s a tough question for you: How much self-discipline do you have? Do you make goals for yourself and regularly meet them, or do you find yourself sidetracked by diversions more often than not? The Scripture says that the one who rules his or her spirit is better than the one who takes a city. Great men and women have always had an extraordinary amount of self-discipline. Stop and consider the discipline it took for William... More

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January 12 ‘Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth. And for their sakes I sanctify Myself, that they also may be sanctified by the truth.’ — John 17:17, 19

Sanctification And Glorification

If we ever want to enter heaven, we need to be holy, totally free from sin, absolutely perfect. But, of course, we fall far short of that standard. And so our salvation depends on divine intervention which God has made possible through Christ’s death and resurrection. Salvation is a three-step process. The first step is justification , which we discussed yesterday. Justification is a one-time act which starts our Christian life.... More

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January 11 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith apart from the deeds of the law. — Romans 3:28

Justification By Faith

The most crucial question anyone could ever ask is: “How can I be right with God?” We all need to know how we—sinful human beings—can ever secure right relationships with a holy, sin-hating God. Do you want to know the answer? Here it is: You and I can gain right relationships with God through justification by faith. Justification by faith is one of the central doctrines of Christianity. But what does it mean?... More

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January 10 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time… — 1 Peter 5:6

Acquiring Humility

Pride, says the Bible, goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Pride lay at the root of Adam and Eve’s downfall and thus of our own. It threatens our families, our friendships, even our salvation. Pride has become entrenched in our human nature; we think we can make it through life on our own power. Yet everything we have comes from God. Ask yourself the question Paul asked the Corinthian Christians: What do you... More

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January 9 ‘God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has he said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?’ — Numbers 23:19

The Promises Of God

Think of a time when someone broke a promise he or she made to you. How did you feel? How did that broken promise affect your relationship? We live in a world of broken promises. Our courts are clogged with lawsuits because of them. But our Father in heaven makes thousands of promises in His Word (How many? Approximately eight thousand!), and He keeps each one . When God promises something, we can count on the fact that He will come through... More

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January 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report…meditate on these things. — Philippians 4:8

Whatsoever Is Lovely

Philippians 4:8 is probably the original proclamation of positive thinking! In this passage lies the secret of a happy life, a positive attitude, a winsome personality, advancement in life, and acceptance by others. Certainly we all desire these things. As we fill our minds and hearts with the true, the noble, the just, the pure, the lovely, and the good, then God will lift us up and grant us peace. What do you spend time thinking about? Do... More

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January 7 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. — Philippians 4:13

All Things Through Christ

We all have tapes playing in our minds, the tapes of parents, teachers, coaches, and others telling us how inadequate we are. You probably have a phrase or two that come to mind—comments someone once made to you, comments devastating and character-forming all at the same time. You could quote them verbatim, right? “You’re a dunce!” That’s what she said. “You’re a dunce, and I am going to fail... More

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Self-Discipline

Sanctification And Glorification

Justification By Faith

Acquiring Humility

The Promises Of God

Whatsoever Is Lovely

All Things Through Christ