Author: Femi Aribisala
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There is nothing we can do for God – By Femi Aribisala
The Bible implies that those endowed with the Holy Spirit can please God. (Romans 8:8).Paul says: “As we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.” (1 Thessalonians 2:4).
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Controlling anger (2) – By Femi Aribisala
Causeless anger often relates to deep-seated sin, such as envy or pride. Malice refers to deep-seated anger that makes a man inclined to interpret the actions of another negatively.
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Controlling anger (1) – By Femi Aribisala
Anger is the feeling of displeasure because of something evil or unpleasant. It is produced by the reception of real or imagined injury. It is also an expression of displeasure, often resulting in the chiding, rebuking, or punishing of the offender.
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Salvation from life (2) – By Femi Aribisala
Are you saved from life or death? Would you like to be saved from happiness? Would you like to be saved from riches? Would you like to be saved from the pride of life? Have you ever seen a man who was saved from happiness before? Men are usually saved from adversity. But in his…
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Salvation from life – By Femi Aribisala
A Good Samaritan rushed a friend suffering from appendicitis to the hospital. They got there in the nick of time. His appendix had already ruptured. The doctor said that they had to operate right away, and they promptly wheeled him into the theatre.
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Are Christians disciples of Jesus? – By Femi Aribisala
N ot likely! Christians cannot be disciples because pastors are not disciples. Jesus asks: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is perfectly trained will be like his teacher.” (Luke 6:39-40). A disciple of Jesus must be like Jesus.…
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The joy of the Lord is our strength – By Femi Aribisala
Adam and Eve initially lived in God’s paradise, the Garden of Eden. They lived in a state of bliss because: “In (God’s) presence is fullness of joy; at (His) right hand are pleasures forevermore.” (Psalm 16:11).
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Christians must beware of dead works (2) – By Femi Aribisala
“Our works are dead when we prefer the glory that fades to the glory that endures”. Paul says: “I want you to affirm constantly that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable to men.” (Titus 3:8). However, the pastors of our churches are passionate…
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Christians must beware of dead works (1) – By Femi Aribisala
Dead works are works of presumptive righteousness that are very displeasing to God. Born again Christians specialize in these works, but their most ardent practitioners are pastors, especially the so-called mega pastors.
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All things are of God – By Femi Aribisala
Therefore, when Femi-Kevin was a little boy, I asked him to memorise one scripture. It was the only scripture I ever told him to cram, and it says everything about Almighty God: “For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.” (Romans 11:36).