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How to overcome the urge to lie?

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"Father God, please guide me as I write this article based on Your Word. Help me to write this to glorify You, and let Your words bring clarity to those who seek You. May Your truth help people discern and embrace correct beliefs. I pray and seek everything in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen." How to overcome the urge to lie. This is that particular sin that we believers doesn't care much about.  We consider it as an acceptable sin. We got used to it. What is a lie? When we say something that's not true, that is a lie. And? When we hide a truth it is also a lie. And? When we alter few details that's a lie too. Then? When we talk something that we don't have an idea about. Then? When we want to be listened, we tend to add and remove few facts. That could be added to lies too. But, lie is everything that is not true. An average person lies 4 times a day. What's our attitude towards lie? In reality we just don't see the

How to give ourselves to God

Father, bless me to write this. I cannot do anything if its not your will for me. Whatever I do, whatever I write, belongs to you. Father am a clay, mould me into a pot to serve you. Thank you Father. Today's topic is giving ourselves to God and trusting him. Trusting his decision and knowing whatever he does is for our greater good. As a new believer, I face lots of uncertainties and doubts. I take things in my own hands and mess it up. Later I regret, thinking if I had given it to God. He would have change the results in my favor. It would have been ended up even better than I expected.  How to overcome this uncertainties and Trusting God completely. Here is a simple question. If you have a sickness. And your suffering is beyond bearable. What would you do? Will you try you treat it yourselves? or You will consult a Physician to heal it? If your car need an oil change. Will you do it yourself or you will take it to a car mechanic? Most probably we seek an expert. He will t

Embracing the Call to be Peacemakers: A Biblical Perspective

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"Father God, please guide me as I write this article based on Your Word. Help me to write this to glorify You, and let Your words bring clarity to those who seek You. May Your truth help people discern and embrace correct beliefs. I pray and seek everything in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen." As Christians, we are called to be peacemakers, as Jesus emphasized in the Sermon on the Mount: "God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9 NLT). In a world full of conflict and turmoil, it is crucial to understand the biblical foundation of peacemaking and apply it in our daily lives. This article will explore the importance of being peacemakers and provide practical ways to cultivate peace in our relationships. A Personal Testimony Before delving into the topic, I would like to share a personal testimony. For the past three days, I have been trying to share the Word of God, and I encountered challeng

Understanding and Embracing God's Grace

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"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). This powerful passage from the Bible encapsulates the essence of God's grace, which we often experience in our lives without fully grasping its profound meaning. Let us delve deeper into the concept of grace through a personal story and scriptural references. A Personal Experience of God's Grace Once, I found myself unprepared for an important exam. In my despair, I helped a classmate cheat and, in turn, was tempted to do the same. However, my desire to maintain an honest reputation prevented me from giving in to that temptation. As the invigilator expressed sympathy, I noticed that many others were cheating, and a wave of emotions washed over me: fear of failure, jealousy, anger, and a sense of injustice. Amidst this turmoil, I submitted my incomplete answer sheet to the invigilator and eventually fo