Category Archives: Kingdom

Humility exalts the heart

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Wisdomforlife

Humility is not itself an emotion, like joy or gratitude or contrition. A person could be a wonderful exemplar of humility without ever feeling humble. Continue reading →

Posted in Disciple-making, Discipleship, Humility, Kingdom, Proud | Tagged Humble, humble.defining humility, humility and salvation, what does it mean to be humble? | Leave a comment

Grace given to the humble

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Legalism provides people with a deceptive means for screening out their own sins by highlighting the sins of others. Let’s oppose this spirit on every level because it insults the grace that leads us to salvation. Continue reading →

Posted in Disciple-making, Grace, Human depravity, Humility, Kingdom, Legalism, Salvation, Seeking God, Walking with God | Tagged Grace, Humility, legalism, salvation to the humble, sin of pride | Leave a comment

Humility is not an emotion

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Misunderstanding humility is risky because this quality is essential to one’s relationship with God. Continue reading →

Posted in Disciple-making, Following Christ, Honor, Humility, Kingdom, Salvation, Servanthood | Tagged humble.defining humility, kingdom quality, Salvation, what does it mean to be humble?, what is humility? | Leave a comment

Unless you become like little children?

Posted on September 4, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Becoming childlike is not a reference to being “innocent as a child” or having the “simple faith of a child”. So what does it mean? Continue reading →

Posted in attitudes of unity, Church Leadership, Community, Disciple-making, Elders, elders in the Church, Emerging Leaders, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership, Love, Poor in spirit, Pride | Tagged greatest in the kingdom, Humble, humility and salvation, Kingdom of Jesus, Matthew 18, Poor in spirit | 1 Comment

It’s not the way you think it is

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Delusional self-confidence based on self-accomplishment is not far removed from self-righteousness. It’s an insidiously deadly poison that can be… Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Blessed by God, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Church Leadership, Church membership, Deception, Following Christ, God's Heart, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Greatness, Jesus Christ, Judging others, Kingdom, Legalism, Love, Meaning of life, Mercy, Missions, Personal thoughts, Poor in spirit, Pride, purpose, Radical love, Repentance, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual inventory, Teaching of Jesus, True Christianity?, Walking with God, Worldview | Tagged A true church, Ladociea, Pharisees, Revelation 3, Who are the true followers of Jesus? | 2 Comments

Finding your calling

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Is it possible that we merge our sense of identity, meaning and significance with our pursuit of calling in ways that are out of reach for most people? Is it also possible that we pursue these things in ways that conflict with kingdom values? Continue reading →

Posted in Call to ministry, Calling, Christian life, Christian worldview, God as Potter, God's Will, Kingdom | Tagged finding God's will, fulfillment in life, God's will for life, meaning in life, significance, what is my calling | 2 Comments

The parable of the wheat and tares

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

One of the most misinterpreted parables of Jesus. Continue reading →

Posted in Evil in the world, Evil One, God's Patience, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Teaching of Jesus, Theodicy | Tagged kingdom of God, Parable of Jesus, Parable of wheat and tares | 1 Comment

Does grace lead to responsibility?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading →

Posted in Forgiveness, Freedom, Grace, Kindness, Kingdom, Love, Mercy, Parables, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual transformation | Tagged Forgiveness, forgiving others who hurt you, Grace, Mercy, obedience and grace | 3 Comments

Transforming marriages, families and Churches

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a needed word for our marriages, families and Churches. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian life, Christianity, Church growth, Church Leadership, Church membership, Family life, Fathers, God's Love, Husbands, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Love, Marital Separation, Marriage, Unity, Wives | Tagged Church, Family, Love, Marriage | 2 Comments

Preoccupied with the perception of others

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Let’s be honest about how easily we become preoccupied with how others regard us. It’s tempting to build self-perception on how others perceive us. This is the underlying concern relating to preoccupation with status or greatness. Continue reading →

Posted in Authority, Christian life, Christian worldview, Christianity, Contentment, Culture, Elders, Greatness, Humility, Jesus Christ, Kingdom, Servanthood | Tagged authority, greatness, Kingdom of Christ, self-perception, self-promotion, Servant-leadership | 1 Comment