Obtaining a Good Report
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Introduction
Introduction
How precius to see "The True Blue" peole of the Lord in this day and time. There are so many that have taken the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and abused His Holy Name. Many have turned back and walk no more with the Saints. Others have tarnished His Holy Name with an unlikely life.
How precius to see "The True Blue" peole of the Lord in this day and time. There are so many that have taken the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and abused His Holy Name. Many have turned back and walk no more with the Saints. Others have tarnished His Holy Name with an unlikely life.
Beloved, I believe we ought to strive to "Obtain a Good Report" in certain areas that the world may know that e have been with Jesus.
Beloved, I believe we ought to strive to "Obtain a Good Report" in certain areas that the world may know that e have been with Jesus.
We should obtain a good report:
We should obtain a good report:
1. With Christ
1. With Christ
2. With the Community
2. With the Community
3. With the Church
3. With the Church
Beloved until we "Obtain a Good Report" in these areas we cannot get the job done for the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's share together for a little while some of the ways we should go about Obtaining a Good Report.
A Discovery of Sin
A Discovery of Sin
as it is written:
There is no one righteous, not even one.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Now, until man becomes aware of the fact of sin in his life, there can be no repentance
Now, until man becomes aware of the fact of sin in his life, there can be no repentance
There can be no Good Report with the Lord until repentance of sin has taken place in one's heart
There can be no Good Report with the Lord until repentance of sin has taken place in one's heart
Remember the words of Jesus to Nicodemus, when he came by night? Those words are still operative with the Lord.
Remember the words of Jesus to Nicodemus, when he came by night? Those words are still operative with the Lord.
Jesus replied, “I assure you: Unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
The one who commits sin is of the Devil, for the Devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God was revealed for this purpose: to destroy the Devil’s works. Everyone who has been born of God does not sin, because His seed remains in him; he is not able to sin, because he has been born of God.
Beloved, after a person is saved, they cease to continually PRACTICE sin.
Beloved, after a person is saved, they cease to continually PRACTICE sin.
One reason why so many Christians are powerless is that they have unconfessed sin in their life.
One reason why so many Christians are powerless is that they have unconfessed sin in their life.
I suppose the Lord would Bless more that we could contain, if we would really get things right in our hearts.
I suppose the Lord would Bless more that we could contain, if we would really get things right in our hearts.
A Delight in the Word of God
A Delight in the Word of God
since you have been born again —not of perishable seed but of imperishable—through the living and enduring word of God.
The Psalmist said one time concerning the Precious Word of God.
The Psalmist said one time concerning the Precious Word of God.
Instruction from Your lips is better for me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.
I have never seen a Great Christian that di d not delight in God's Word.
I have never seen a Great Christian that di d not delight in God's Word.
You do not have to beg God's people to come to God's House to hear His Word. No sir, they delight therein.
We know that everyone who has been born of God does not sin, but the One who is born of God keeps him, and the evil one does not touch him.
A Distinct Love for the Brethren
A Distinct Love for the Brethren
We know that we have passed from death to life because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death.
Of all the variour groups, there are none as precious, and as deeply felt as the fellowship and love that God's people have for each other.
Of all the variour groups, there are none as precious, and as deeply felt as the fellowship and love that God's people have for each other.
Thank God for those Saints, who worship with us, Pray with us and even weep with us when need be. Beloved that is the kind of people we are to love in this old world.
Thank God for those Saints, who worship with us, Pray with us and even weep with us when need be. Beloved that is the kind of people we are to love in this old world.
A Definite Calmness of the Heart
A Definite Calmness of the Heart
even if our conscience condemns us, that God is greater than our conscience, and He knows all things.
Unless one has peace within, they cannot be pleasing to the Lord. They can not be the witness, nor the Christian that God would have them to be.
Unless one has peace within, they cannot be pleasing to the Lord. They can not be the witness, nor the Christian that God would have them to be.
One thing the Child of God has that the world does not is PEACE WITHIN.
One thing the Child of God has that the world does not is PEACE WITHIN.
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.
A Diminishing Love For the World
A Diminishing Love For the World
Do not love the world or the things that belong to the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him.
To love the world and things of the world, is but a very clear proof that such a person's life has never been changed.
To love the world and things of the world, is but a very clear proof that such a person's life has never been changed.
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.
The fancies and fashions of this world are not what the child of God is interested in.
The fancies and fashions of this world are not what the child of God is interested in.
Certainly we are to be interested in the soul of mankind.
Certainly we are to be interested in the soul of mankind.
A Deportment That is Unquestioned
A Deportment That is Unquestioned
Deportment is our conduct. Children gets marks on their report cards in the early grades for conduct.
Deportment is our conduct. Children gets marks on their report cards in the early grades for conduct.
The one who says he remains in Him should walk just as He walked.
The walk of the Christian is under close scrutiny, and the least thing can turn the lost away from the Lord even further.
The walk of the Christian is under close scrutiny, and the least thing can turn the lost away from the Lord even further.
Satan delights in accusing the brethren. When there is a little story, he can blow it up to be as big as a mountain.
Satan delights in accusing the brethren. When there is a little story, he can blow it up to be as big as a mountain.
The best things is just do not give him anything to blow up. Live clean, and dedicated unto the Lord, and God will bless you for it.
The best things is just do not give him anything to blow up. Live clean, and dedicated unto the Lord, and God will bless you for it.
The Church Covenant says that we are to be "Exemplary in our deportment".
The Church Covenant says that we are to be "Exemplary in our deportment".
Conclusion
Conclusion
Whatever your age today, you need a good report with God. Do you have a good report with Him today? Do you love the world and it's stuff? Do you love the Word of God and the Brethren?
Whatever your age today, you need a good report with God. Do you have a good report with Him today? Do you love the world and it's stuff? Do you love the Word of God and the Brethren?
INVITATION
INVITATION
Today, you can get a good report with God by giving your heart to Him in unconditional surrender.
Today, you can get a good report with God by giving your heart to Him in unconditional surrender.
"Here i am Lord, all that I am or ever hope to be, all that I have or ever hope to have, is yours to do with as you see fit."
"Here i am Lord, all that I am or ever hope to be, all that I have or ever hope to have, is yours to do with as you see fit."
Unsaved Friends
Unsaved Friends
If you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. One believes with the heart, resulting in righteousness, and one confesses with the mouth, resulting in salvation.
Saved Friends
Saved Friends
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.