GROWING IN CHRIST AS A BELIEVER

It's not enough to give your life to christ. The journey doesn't end right there, infact it just BEGUN.
There are certain principles and instructions you must heed to as a believer or new convert in the faith in other to make the most of your christian sojourn. Among many, a few as shown me by God are as follows...

▪ Mind/Tame your tongue: The tongue is a very powerful weapon at the disposal of a believing christian. The bible clearly stated "life and death are in the power of the tongue". Proverbs 18:21.
Don't say "I am having a bad day", say "I am having a character building day" 'cos your words have a way of affecting your life. So watch what you say about people, about yourself and situations that you find yourself in.

▪Be Meek and Humble: According to Paul's epistle to the galatians, some where around the fifth chapter... he clearly elucidated the fruits of the spirit among which are "meekness of heart" and "humility". Christ was meek in heart - he wasn't prideful or boastful even though he had all the power in the world. He carried a sense of God every where he went & God was with him (one of such reasons was because he was lowly in heart).

James 4:6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

》》This is Victor reminding you that.... JESUS LOVES YOU !

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