Tag: faith
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The Humble, God Exalts
This poem emphasizes the importance of humility and the dangers of pride. It reassures the humble that God will exalt them, offering peace and comfort in times of sorrow. By embracing humility and following Christ’s example, believers receive joy and are freed from the wrath that accompanies pride.
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The Rebuke of the Wise
This poem emphasizes the importance of receiving wise rebuke with humility and reflection, recognizing our fallibility. It encourages a response of patience rather than offense, highlighting that true wisdom and grace come from God. The message underscores the value of learning from criticism to grow spiritually and ethically.
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Showing Sound Doctrine
Titus 2:1-10 emphasizes the importance of teaching sound doctrine and living it out in various roles within the church. Older men and women should exemplify godly characteristics while mentoring younger generations. Bondservants are instructed to be submissive and honest, demonstrating faith through actions that glorify God and showcase the gospel’s beauty.
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All Will Bow Before Him
This poem emphasizes the unwavering mercy of Jesus Christ and the inevitability of all beings acknowledging His sovereignty. It warns of the consequences of rejecting Him, highlighting God’s justice towards sin. Ultimately, it encourages humble submission to His grace, promising redemption and the joy of eternal life for those who believe.
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Covered By The Blood
This poem emphasizes the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, who, despite His divine nature, chose to be born as a humble human. His death and resurrection are portrayed as pivotal acts for salvation, offering believers freedom from sin and eternal life, assuring that faith in Him guarantees salvation.
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The Eternal Treasure
This poem reflects on the sacrifice of Christ, emphasizing that He took on sin and judgment to offer salvation. It critiques prosperity gospel teachings, urging believers to follow Jesus through hardships rather than seek material wealth. True prosperity and eternal life, it suggests, come from a relationship with Christ, regardless of one’s circumstances.
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Lambs Among Wolves
This poem warns against false prophets who appear benevolent but seek personal gain, urging vigilance among believers. It emphasizes that true faith involves hardship, not prosperity, and highlights God’s transformative grace through trials. The essence of blessing lies in knowing Jesus and reflecting His love, rather than material wealth.
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God’s Own Son
God’s own Son, pierced, crowned with thorns, and nailed to the cross, rises victorious on the third day. Conquering death, He washes sin away, offering eternal life to the weary and lost. Come to the King who bled for you—He is risen, and He saves.
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Rebuke For The Sake of Faith
In Titus 1:10-16, Paul instructs Titus to confront insubordinate and deceitful teachers in Crete, particularly from the circumcision party. He emphasizes the need for sound doctrine and rebuke to promote faith over Jewish myths. Paul cautions that false practitioners may appear spiritual but are unfit for good work, revealing their true nature through behavior.
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This World’s Vanities
This poem reflects on the coexistence of God’s grace and human suffering in a broken world marred by sin. It underscores that pain serves as a vital teacher, prompting self-awareness and leading us to recognize Jesus Christ as the source of forgiveness and life, allowing believers to transcend worldly vanities through faith.
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