“For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: And that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again.” -2 Corinthians 5:14-15
“A great help during temptation is to remember that to sin is more than just breaking a rule; it is to grieve the Person Who loves us beyond measure.” – Paul Washer
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” -Romans 8:1
The Christian can strive for the loftiest goals of devotion without fear; we can fail and get up time and time again without detriment to our hope or joy because our standing before God is fixed upon the perfect work of Christ and His love for us is immutable and unassailable. -Paul Washer via Twitter
“Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” -1 Corinthians 10:31
The Goal: To be devoted to God and driven by a passion for Him—That every breath and beat of the heart might be for His glory; that every thought, disposition, word, and activity might be conformed to His will; that every accomplishment might find its end in His good pleasure. -Paul Washer via Twitter
“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” -1 Corinthians 13:13
Love is not merely one good thing among many, but the most excellent thing of all (I Cor.13:13). We must not only judge our orthodoxy by the standard of Scripture, but also our love. “We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren” (I Jn.3:14). -Paul Washer via Twitter
“My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” -1 John 3:18
Do we love the people of God, and thus, validate our profession of faith? Is our love the stuff of words and posturing or is it validated through real and discernible evidence such as self-denial, sacrifice, and service? — I John 3:18 -Paul Washer via Twitter
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” -Ephesians 5:15-21
Whose company do we most enjoy? Do we seek out fellowship with other believers and delight in conversations about Christ? Or do we prefer the company of the world and rarely speak about the things of God? When was the last time we met with others solely to make much of Christ? -Paul Washer via Twitter
“The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost.” -1 Timothy 1:15
The pain of knowing the great distance between our character and Christ’s is great evidence of conversion. The lost man knows no such pain. Our need should not drive us to despair, but to Christ, who came for this purpose—to save sinners! We look to Christ with nothing in our hands. -Paul Washer
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” -Romans 10:13
There is cause for great concern if you look in the mirror of God’s Word and discover that you are lost. However, do not despair. A broken and contrite heart Christ will not despise, none who come to Him will be cast out, and whoever calls upon the Name of the Lord will be saved. -Paul Washer via Twitter
“See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.” -1 John 3:1
It is not by the lash or the sharp tongue that the bride is made ready for her Spouse, but through a clearer vision of Him and His love manifested on Calvary. -Paul Washer via Twitter
“For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him.” -Colossians 1:16
How is God glorified by a rose that He plants in a forest so remote that no man or angel will ever see it? He is glorified because He sees it. How is God glorified by those servants who are hidden from all notoriety and fame? Because He sees them, knows their way, and rejoices. -Paul Washer
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