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WHERE DO I LOOK? (7)

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WHERE DO I LOOK? (7) PERFECT PEACE  Peace is one of the most desired condition of man. The essence of peace has left men, institutions and even nations to let go of their most treasured substances just to have a taste of peace. Disturbing as it may appear, sacrifices for peace in this world comes a with tangible cost sometimes including painful scares, losses, tears and emotional torture. The good news however is, Christ has done and is doing so much to ensure your Peace while you walk through life here on earth. He knows of the sacrifices, costs and prices that comes for peace and He paid it all painfully yet with humility.  "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) It has been discovered that what people consider as sources of peace in this world have only proved to be transient and not enduring.  People who pursued wealth in a bid to gain p...

PATIENCE, FORBEARANCE & LONGSUFFERING

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PATIENCE, FORBEARANCE AND LONGSUFFERING Question: "...I like to know...is there is a difference between patience, forbearance and longsuffering?" 'Forbearance' and 'Longsuffering' are closely knitted with Patience. Literally, these words can be used interchangeably, but in scriptural context, they are presented as different spiritual virtues that a true Christian must posses.  Being called or identifying with the Christian faith is not just enough, it is only enough when the nature of Christ is expressed in our way of life. I mean to say, claiming and associating with Christ's kingdom on earth without gracious evidence of virtuous fruits is empty. Have I digressed? I don't mean to, sure you got that point👆. Now, let's consider scriptures, "...despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" (Romans 2:4). This opens us to see God's nature of ...