

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.

Copyright © 2015 Charles Dasrath.

Charles Dasrath.

New York, U.S.A.

Copyright note from the Author: This free eBook may be shared, copied, distributed, reposted and reprinted, provided it appears in its entirety without alteration, and the reader is not charged to access it.

DEDICATION:

This book is dedicated to you - the reader. You are blessed, loved and highly favored; chosen by almighty God to read this book. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is absolutely the best news you will ever hear and it's presented to you in a simple to understand, true story. The texts are written and arranged in an unusual order, under God's direction.

""For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," says the LORD." (Isaiah 55:8 NKJV).

"But many who are the greatest now, will be the least important then, and those who seem the least important now, will be the greatest then." (Matthew 19:30 NLT).

Jesus Loves You!

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Sincere thanks to the editors - pastors, evangelists and brethren who prayed and declared that the revelations are truly God inspired, and millions of people will be 'saved' around the world. Special acknowledgments to my loving children Karina, Alex, Kimberly and Ariel; my relatives, Facebook friends and other loved ones.

CONTENTS:

PART ONE.

COPYRIGHT.

DEDICATION.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

INTRODUCTION.

BIBLE'S HISTORICAL FACTS.

MIRACLES OF JESUS.

INTEGRITY.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR.

E-BOOK TESTIMONY.

Chapter 1 - THE GOSPEL.

Chapter 2 - BAPTISM AND CONVERSION.

Chapter 3 - MY TESTIMONY OF OBEDIENCE.

Chapter 4 - GOD'S GIFT OF SALVATION.

Chapter 5 - FORGIVENESS PRAYER.

Chapter 6 - A NEW LIFE.

Chapter 7 - THE GREAT COMMISSION.

"FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION" (Preview).

A WORTHY CAUSE.

LET US PRAY.

PART TWO.

GOD'S PROMISES - (Selected Scriptures),

Activate your Faith.

Addiction.

Boasting and Pride,

Children.

Contentment.

Direction and Guidance.

Envy.

Fear.

Gentleness.

Goodness.

Gossip.

Grief.

Hope.

Jealousy.

Joy – Happiness.

Judging.

Kindness.

Loneliness.

Love.

Lust.

Needs.

Patience.

Peace.

Prosperity.

Protection.

Relationships.

Self Control.

Sickness.

Strength.

Temptation.

Wisdom and Knowledge.

Worry.

Stress and Depression.

THANKSGIVING PRAYER.

INTRODUCTION:

WHERE WILL YOUR SOUL SPEND ETERNITY? If 'you' die today, do you know where 'your' immortal (deathless, undying) soul will spend Eternity? This will certainly be the most important question when we die, because everything else will be left behind.

Will you spend your Eternity in Heaven or Hell?

ETERNITY: infinity; time without end; everlasting life; forever, endless; never-ending; continuous; undying; permanent; timelessness. In theology, Eternity means endless life after death; "immortal souls destined for Eternity."

Will your soul spend Eternity rejoicing in your mansion in Heaven? The city and streets of Heaven are made of pure gold, and there is an abundance of everything.

/or,

Will your soul be sentenced to eternal torment in Hell? - A lake of fire and brimstone. If you choose to believe, or not to believe in Heaven or Hell, that will not stop you from going there.

SOUL: the divine or immortal part of the human body; the actual vehicle by which people are resurrected.

RESURRECTION: A living being coming back to life after death.

Resurrection will happen when the end comes. Then God will judge us, and our Eternity will be either Heaven, or Hell?

God loves us all, and does not desire anyone to go to hell, the reason "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" was written.

FIRST RESURRECTION: The raising of 'believers' in Christ to Heaven.

SECOND RESURRECTION: The raising of 'unbelievers' in Christ to Hell.

CHOICES: God is the "One" who judges us, and our eternal destination depends on the choice we make, good or evil, while there is life in the body. Our Eternity depends on whether we accept, or reject the Gospel.

UNSAVED: A person who is not forgiven by God, due to guilt, nor set free from eternal punishment.

After the body of an "unsaved" person dies, it remains in the grave until the 'second resurrection.' The punishment is the "second death," which the Bible describes as the "lake of fire," or Hell.

MONEY, EDUCATION, POWER, FAME OR GOOD LOOKS CANNOT SAVE ANYONE FROM HELL!

FIRST DEATH: The first death is when the body of a person dies.

SECOND DEATH: The second death is the punishment for the unbelievers, the unforgiving people - the "unsaved," after their first natural, physical death.

"And the devil, who had deceived them, was thrown into the fiery lake of burning sulfur, joining the beast and the false prophet. There they will be tormented day and night for ever and ever." (Revelation 20:10 NLT).

Please note all quotations are from the Bible, of which, different versions are used - to make the explanations more understandable.

"Do not be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28 NLT).

"For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard." (Romans 3:23 NLT).

SIN: Wrong doings or wicked thoughts which "miss the mark," /or fall short of God's righteous standards.

How can we be forgiven of our sins? How can a sinner (wrongdoer) escape from going to Hell, and surely go to Heaven? How can we change our Eternity from Hell to Heaven? The answers are in this book – It's the Gospel. The best is yet to come! The Word of God is true...

"The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever."

Psalms 119:160 NKJV.

CREATION:

First God created the world and everything in it, including all living creatures and plants. God gave mankind dominion - To rule over every living organism that He created. (Genesis 1:26).

Then God created mankind in His image and likeness (Genesis 1:27) starting with the first man Adam (Genesis 2:7); followed by Adam's wife, Eve. (Genesis 2:22).

God told Adam and Eve to "be fruitful and multiply" - to have children. (Genesis 1:28).

Adam and Eve lived in "The Garden of Eden", in which the plants produced an abundance of food, and mankind did not have to work for their subsistence. The world was good and without sin at that time. There was no death, and mankind could have lived forever. God instructed Adam and Eve what to eat, and what they should not eat.

"And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, "Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."" (Genesis 2:16-17 NKJV).

However, Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command, which brought sin (wrongdoing, evil) into the world. As such, God pronounced death upon mankind, and they had to work for their food. (Genesis 3:19).

THE GREAT FLOOD:

As the family of Adam and Eve multiplied, their generations continued to disobey God. Sins and wickedness multiplied in the world, which stirred up God's anger, and He brought an end to all inhabitants by a flood, which completely covered the Earth for forty days.

"The earth was ruined in the sight of God; the earth was filled with violence.

So God said to Noah, "I have decided that all living creatures must die, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. Now I am about to destroy them and the earth." (Genesis 6:11, 13 NET),

Noah's family was the only righteous family who were obedient to God at that time, more than 4,000 years ago.

God instructed Noah, who obeyed and built a large boat called the Ark, on dry ground. Noah had warned the people of the upcoming flood, but they laughed and mocked at him and his family. When the rain started, the Ark was closed. The people outside were stricken and could not believe it, but it was too late. No one else could enter the Ark. The water rose and covered the earth and the inhabitants. Everyone drowned except Noah, his wife, his three sons and three daughters-in-law; and a pair of all the living creatures, male and female, which were in the Ark.

Noah's family multiplied, but sin multiplied all over again as happening in the world today. As such, the world is so full of sin now. Some people mock and laugh at Christians; evil people also persecute them. God is good, not evil. For most people, seeking wealth and prosperity is their primary concern, and they have no time for God. Many people engage in sinful pleasures although they are warned.

The penalty for sin is death. Sins, such as murder, adultery, fornication, stealing, lying, false witness, idol worshiping; those who disrespect their parents; worship other gods; not observing the Sabbath – the Lord's Day of prayer and rest; those who curse the name of God; and covetousness. In fact, any sin that your heart or conscience tells you be wrong, or bad.

BIBLE PROPHESIES BEING FULFILLED:

The Bible predicts the 'End' will happen again. All the signs of the 'End Times' prophesied are now coming to pass:

"Remember that there will be difficult times in the last days. People will be selfish, greedy, boastful, and conceited; they will be insulting, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, and irreligious; they will be unkind, merciless, slanderers, violent, and fierce; they will hate the good; they will be treacherous, reckless, and swollen with pride; they will love pleasure rather than God; they will hold to the outward form of our religion, but reject its real power. Keep away from such people." (2 Timothy 3:1-5 GNB).

"Now godliness combined with contentment brings great profit. For we have brought nothing into this world and so we cannot take a single thing out either. But if we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation and a trap and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction." (1 Timothy 6:6-9 NET).

"While evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived." (2 Timothy 3:13 NLT).

"Then he said to them, "Nation will rise up in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, and famines and plagues in various places, and there will be terrifying sights and great signs from heaven."

"You will be betrayed even by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will have some of you put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of my name. Yet not a hair of your head will perish. By your endurance you will gain your lives." (Luke 21:10-11, 16-19 NET).

""There will be signs (attesting miracles) in the sun and moon and stars; and on the earth [there will be] distress and anguish among nations, in perplexity at the roaring and tossing of the sea and the waves, people fainting from fear and expectation of the [dreadful] things coming on the world; for the [very] powers of the heavens will be shaken." (Luke 21:25-26 AMP).

"When people say, "Everything is quiet and safe," then suddenly destruction will hit them! It will come as suddenly as the pains that come upon a woman in labor, and people will not escape." (1 Thessalonians 5:3 GNB).

When the end of the world comes, God will judge everyone, and our Eternity will be either Heaven, or Hell.

"Every one of us, then, will have to give an account of ourselves to God." (Romans 14:12 GNB).

Because everyone has broken God's laws, we all deserve Hell. However, God has provided a way for mankind to be saved from Hell (the place of punishment and torment.) There is only one way by which one can be saved.

SAVED: Those who are saved from hell; their eternal destination is Heaven.

SALVATION PLAN:

What must we do to be 'saved' from Hell? Read "the Gospel of Jesus Christ" and obey God's Word.

/Or,

You can choose to reject the Gospel.

What happen to those who reject the Gospel? They will spend their Eternity in Hell.

No one knows the minute or hour when we will die. It can be many years from now, /or maybe today. Just like we see others dying daily. They never knew it, until it happened.

Our loving God gave us the option to choose – Heaven, or Hell? It's a choice we make while we have life in the body, because after death, God will judge us, and the opportunity to choose is no longer available.

There will be no more repentance after death; no turning back. We are judged; the reward of Heaven /or the sentence to Hell is passed, and it's for Eternity.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most important message to us, and the greatest gift from God. The Gospel gives us an opportunity to be forgiven of our sins, and to spend our Eternity in Heaven.

"For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life." (John 3:16 GNB).

"And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole inhibited earth as a testimony to all nations, and the end will come." (NET).

God said in His Word, that after 'everyone' hears the Gospel, the end of the world will come, and Jesus will judge us all. What a good, great and considerate God, who gives everyone the opportunity to hear the Gospel; to choose acceptance or rejection; Heaven or Hell, before the end and judgment comes.

Let us consider most people have already heard the Gospel through church services, television, radio, Internet, evangelistic campaigns, missionaries, tracts, videos and 'word of mouth'. It won't be long before everyone hears the Gospel, and Jesus's Second Coming to judge us may be sooner than we imagine.

SIGNS THAT THE END IS NEAR:

Jesus, 'the King,' describes what will happen to those who accept; and to those who reject His Gospel:

""When the Son of Man comes as King and all the angels with him, he will sit on his royal throne, and the people of all the nations will be gathered before him. Then he will divide them into two groups, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the righteous people on his right and the others on his left. Then the King will say to the people on his right, 'Come, you that are blessed by my Father! Come and possess the kingdom which has been prepared for you ever since the creation of the world. I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me a drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your homes, naked and you clothed me; I was sick and you took care of me, in prison and you visited me.' "The righteous will then answer him, 'When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you a drink? When did we ever see you a stranger and welcome you in our homes, or naked and clothe you? When did we ever see you sick or in prison, and visit you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you, whenever you did this for one of the least important of these members of my family, you did it for me!'"

(Matthew 25:31-40 GNB).

""Then he will say to those on his left, 'Away from me, you that are under God's curse! Away to the eternal fire which has been prepared for the Devil and his angels! I was hungry but you would not feed me, thirsty but you would not give me a drink; I was a stranger but you would not welcome me in your homes, naked but you would not clothe me; I was sick and in prison but you would not take care of me.' "Then they will answer him, 'When, Lord, did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and would not help you?' The King will reply, 'I tell you, whenever you refused to help one of these least important ones, you refused to help me.' These, then, will be sent off to eternal punishment, but the righteous will go to eternal life."" (Matthew 25:41-46 GNB).

Consider the earth as a huge stage, and God looks down from Heaven at our performance. He gives us a free will to choose - Right or wrong? Good or evil? To accept or reject Him?

Choose wisely, because in the end, God will judge us.

JESUS PROPHESIED THE END TIMING:

Jesus explains "The End" timing when he will return, and warn us to be ready; that the end will come suddenly, just like the flood that covered the earth more than 4,000 years ago at the time of Noah.

"But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, up to the day Noah entered the ark; and they knew nothing about what would happen until the flood came and took them all away. That is how it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. So, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him." (Matthew 24:36-39, 42, 44).

SODOM AND GOMORRAH:

The Old Testament of the Bible tells about the city of Sodom and Gomorrah, which was as big as New York City, and filled with sins such as homosexuality - gays and lesbians; bi-sexual, transsexuals and all kinds of wickedness that God destroyed it. Men got married to men and women to women, as happening in the world today.

In Sodom and Gomorrah, Lot's family was the only righteous family who obeyed God. They were the only family that was saved from the fire, which consumed the city and its inhabitants.

Two angels came and told Lot's family that God will destroy the city, and they led them to safety. "Then one of the angels said, "Run for your lives! Don't look back and don't stop in the valley. Run to the hills, so that you won't be killed." Suddenly the LORD rained burning sulfur on the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah and destroyed them and the whole valley, along with all the people there and everything that grew on the land. But Lot's wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt." (Genesis 19:17, 24-26 GNB).

Lot's family were told not to look back, but Lot's wife disobeyed and looked back. She turned into a pillar of salt and died. The penalty for disobedience to God was that intense in the Old Testament times.

ADULTERY: Consented sexual relations between someone who is married, with someone who is not their spouse. The penalty for such a sin, was that the adulterer be stoned to death.

WOMAN CAUGHT IN THE ACT OF ADULTERY:

The Bible tells of a woman who was caught in the act of adultery. The people brought the woman to Jesus, and asked him what they should do to her. Jesus told them that if anyone of them has never sinned, to throw the first stone at her. They all left because they all sinned in their past. Then Jesus told the woman to "sin no more," and she was given the opportunity to make a fresh start - to live a new righteous life.

"The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught committing adultery, and they made her stand before them all. "Teacher," they said to Jesus, "this woman was caught in the very act of committing adultery. In our Law Moses commanded that such a woman must be stoned to death. Now, what do you say?" They said this to trap Jesus, so that they could accuse him. But he bent over and wrote on the ground with his finger. As they stood there asking him questions, he straightened himself up and said to them, "Whichever one of you has committed no sin may throw the first stone at her."

"When they heard this, they all left, one by one, the older ones first. Jesus was left alone, with the woman still standing there. He straightened himself up and said to her, "Where are they? Is there no one left to condemn you?" "No one, sir," she answered. "Well, then," Jesus said, "I do not condemn you either. Go, but do not sin again." ]" (John 8:3-7, 9-11 GNB).

God, our Heavenly Father has provided an escape for mankind to be forgiven of their sins, by sending his only begotten son Jesus Christ, who provides forgiveness of sins to all those who believes in him. Everyone is given a second chance, as explained in Chapter One, and as written in the Bible.

While writing this book, many times the Lord spoke to me in my dreams, and directed what to write, and what to omit. In obedience, I did accordingly. Now I have the faith and belief that God will speak into your heart and bless you, as you read the Gospel: God's greatest message to mankind, because I prayed for your salvation.

"The Gospel of Jesus Christ" was written in obedience to God - Matthew 28:18-20, as explained in my "Testimony of Obedience" in Chapter Three. This book was written at a time of testing and trials. I pray that the wicked people of the world repent and transform their lives, so that they are saved from Hell. God loves us, and desires everyone to be saved.

HOW CAN WE BE FORGIVEN OF OUR SINS AND MAKE IT TO HEAVEN? Read the Good News later in Chapter One – "THE GOSPEL."

BIBLE'S HISTORICAL FACTS: -

People, Places and Events are Real...

The BIBLE is a collection of facts and history. It is one book consisting of 66 smaller books, written over a period of 1,600 years, by approximately 40 authors, who were inspired by God. The authors from all walks of life includes shepherds, farmers, tentmakers, physicians, fishermen, priests, philosophers and kings.

The Bible is divided into two sections:

The Old Testament, first half of the Bible, tells the story from the beginning, when God created the world and mankind - to just before the birth of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament also predicted the Birth, Death, Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ.

The New Testament, the second half of the Bible, starts with the birth of Jesus Christ to the end of the Bible. It predicts the end of the world with the Second Coming of Christ; and Eternity in Heaven, /or Eternity in Hell?

TESTAMENT: Covenant or contract.

In the Old Testament, God spoke to the people through His prophets, who predicted prophecies, many of which were fulfilled within thousands of years. There are more than 3,200 Bible verses with fulfilled prophecies.

There are approximately three hundred prophecies in the Old Testament that predicted Jesus "first" coming; the birth and life of Jesus on earth. THOSE PROPHESIES WERE FULFILLED when Jesus Christ lived on Earth over 2,000 years ago. That's only 80 generations ago, based on an average of 25 years per generation. God proved that His Word in the Bible is true - when those prophecies were fulfilled.

Considering this E-book published in 2018 - It's about 2,018 years A.D. (After Death) and resurrection of Jesus Christ, when he walked on the face of the Earth. Before the birth of Christ, the years were counted B.C. (Before Christ).

SECOND COMING OF CHRIST:

There are much more than three hundred prophesies in the Old and New Testament, which predicts Jesus's Second Coming.

Of course the prophecies of Christ's return will come to pass, and Jesus will take God's people to Heaven.

"There will be the shout of command, the archangel's voice, the sound of God's trumpet, and the Lord himself will come down from heaven. Those who have died believing in Christ will rise to life first; then we who are living at that time will be gathered up along with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord." (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 GNB).

"Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God. In the same manner Christ also was offered in sacrifice once to take away the sins of many. He will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:27-28 GNB).

The Bible is the only complete book of the actual "Word of God". It is written in more than 2,000 languages.

It is the first book ever printed, by Johannes Gutenberg who invented the "type mold" for the printing press.

The places in the Bible are real, and can be found on the map. The people of the Bible lived on earth many years ago. It is documented history that can be researched and found to be true.

Many atheists, scientists and skeptics have converted their lives into a relationship with God and love for humanity, after researching the Bible and found it true.

More Bibles have been sold in the world by far, than any other book ever written.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:

Moses was one of God's prophets of the Old Testament. He wrote the first five books of the Bible.

"(Moses was a humble man, more humble than anyone else on earth.)" (Numbers 12:3 GNB).

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up" (James 4:10 GNB).

"The LORD said to Moses, "I will do just as you have asked, because I know you very well and I am pleased with you."

I will not let you see my face, because no one can see me and stay alive," (Exodus 33:17, 20 GNB).

God is so good and Holy and the people were so sinful, that "no one can see the face of God and live."

God spoke to Moses and the laws written on stone, were given to the people...

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS:

"And God spoke all these words: "I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery."

1). "You shall have no other gods before me."

2). "You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God, punishing the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep my commandments."

3). "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name."

4). "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy."

5}. "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you."

6). "You shall not murder."

7). "You shall not commit adultery."

8)."You shall not steal."

9). "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor."

10). "You shall not covet your neighbor's house. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor." (Exodus 20:1-17). {Note that "neighbor" refers to anyone or everyone.}

The laws of the Old Testament were so steep, and the penalties were so strong, that no one could fulfill them, because everyone sinned. Sin was brought into the world by the first couple Adam and Eve, who disobeyed God since the beginning.

Here is a little picture of what it was like at the time Before Christ (BC), the Old Testament times: - God resided in the "Tabernacle" located in "the Holy of Holies", the inner chamber of the temple. No sin can enter there, or the person was struck dead. No one can fool God who knows all thoughts and intentions of the heart. The people had to make yearly blood sacrifices of bulls, sheep, goats and birds to pay for their sins. More sins required more sacrifices. Even to this day, some people who never heard, read, or understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ, continue to make blood sacrifices of bulls, goats, sheep and birds for their sins, although it is no longer necessary:

Then he adds: "Their sins and lawless acts I will remember no more." And where these have been forgiven, SACRIFICE FOR SIN IS NO LONGER NECESSARY." (Hebrew 10:17-18).

Jesus crucifixion, the final sacrifice, paid for the sins of all humanity.

"This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declares the Lord. I WILL PUT MY LAWS IN THEIR MINDS AND WRITE THEM ON THEIR HEARTS. I will be their God, and they will be my people. No longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, 'Know the Lord,' because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. FOR I WILL FORGIVE THEIR WICKEDNESS AND WILL REMEMBER THEIR SINS NO MORE." By calling this covenant "new" (referring to the New Testament) He has made the "Old" one, (the Old Testament) OBSOLETE, and what is obsolete and outdated, will soon disappear." (Hebrews 8:10-13).

The Old Testament is now a reference and reminder of the laws of Moses, which were written in stone. It has now been replaced by the New Testament laws which God wrote on our hearts. The conscious mind knows when we sin. We don't have to teach a child that stealing is wrong because the heart knows.

Instead of condemnation, we are given the option of repentance and restoration through Jesus Christ, who gives us the everlasting covenant of Eternal Life.

THE NEW TESTAMENT:

In the New Testament of the Bible, authors Matthew, Mark, Luke and John wrote of the life, death, resurrection, and promise of the return of Jesus Christ to judge and to save us. Those authors lived within 100 years of Jesus's life on Earth. Each author gave his own account of what happened. When you read these four books of the Bible, you will observe that although the authors were from various walks of life, and wrote during different periods of time, their writings corresponded which indicates the truth of the Bible.

Jesus started his ministry at the age of 30 and was crucified at the age of 33. Jesus performed many miracles and healed the people of all kinds of sicknesses; and even the dead was brought back to life.

Jesus's first miracle in the Bible was turning water into wine at a wedding when they were out of wine. This demonstrates that God does not only bless us with our needs but our wants too, because wine is a luxury, not a need. God loves us and wants us to live the abundant life on earth, and Eternity in Heaven. The Bible gives account of many kings and wealthy people including King David, King Solomon and Job who honored God.

When God blesses people with wealth, the primary use of their money should be to carry out God's purpose.

The Bible is the greatest love story. It's about our loving and forgiving Spiritual Father who loves us so much, that He sent His only begotten son Jesus Christ, whose sacrificial death on the cross, gives Eternal Life to those who believes in him.

"For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life." (John 3:16 GNB).

"Some, however, did receive him and believed in him; so he gave them the right to become God's children. They did not become God's children by natural means, that is, by being born as the children of a human father; God himself was their Father."( John 1:12-13 GNB).

The Bible reveals the truth and goodness of God. God speaks to us and directs us through "His Word," in His manual of life, the Bible. We must obey and follow God's instructions to be saved from Hell, and into Eternal life in Heaven.

After Jesus died on the cross, he was placed in a tomb. On the third day after, the tomb was empty. Jesus body was resurrected and alive. He was seen by more than five hundred after his resurrection. Many saw him as he was taken up bodily to Heaven.

"Men of Galilee," they said, "why are you standing here staring into heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the same way you saw him go!" (Acts of the Apostles 1:11 NLT).

"that he was buried and that he was raised to life three days later, as written in the Scriptures; Then he appeared to more than 500 of his followers at once, most of whom are still alive, although some have died." (1 Corinthians 15:4, 6 GNB).

Jesus promised he will return to take his followers to the mansions he has prepared for us in Heaven. There will be no more worry, no more sickness and death. There will be peace and joy. Yes, we will be reunited with all our ancestors who accepted Christ too.

"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." (John 14:2, 3 KJV).

GOD'S DESCRIPTION OF HEAVEN:

"The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself was made of pure gold, as clear as glass. The foundation stones of the city wall were adorned with all kinds of precious stones. The first foundation stone was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh yellow quartz, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chalcedony, the eleventh turquoise, the twelfth amethyst. The twelve gates were twelve pearls; each gate was made from a single pearl. The street of the city was of pure gold, transparent as glass. I did not see a temple in the city, because its temple is the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb. The city has no need of the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God shines on it, and the Lamb is its lamp. The peoples of the world will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their wealth into it. The gates of the city will stand open all day; they will never be closed, because there will be no night there. The greatness and the wealth of the nations will be brought into the city. But nothing that is impure will enter the city, nor anyone who does shameful things or tells lies. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of the living will enter the city." (Revelation 21:18-27 GNB).

MIRACLES OF JESUS: -

Jesus did many miracles while he reigned on earth two thousand years ago.

"Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written." (John 21:25 NLT).

As per John 21:25, the following is an incomplete list of miracles performed by Jesus:

Jesus healed the centurion's servant.... Matthew 8:5-13.

Jesus calms the storm.... Matthew 8:23-27.

Jesus healed two demons possessed men.... Matthew 8:28-34.

Jesus healed the paralyzed man.... Matthew 9:1-8.

Jesus raised the leader's daughter from the dead.... Matthew 9:18-26.

Jesus heals two blind men.... Matthew 9:27-31.

Jesus healed a dumb demon possessed man.... Matthew 9:32-33.

Jesus restored a deformed hand on the Sabbath.... Matthew 12:10-13.

Jesus healed a demon-possessed man.... Matthew 12:22.

Jesus fed five thousand people.... Matthew 14:15-21.

Jesus healed a woman of Canaan.... Matthew 15:22-28.

Jesus fed at least four thousand people.... Matthew 15:32-39.

Jesus healed a demon plagued boy.... Matthew 17:14-21.

Jesus heals two blind men.... Matthew 20:30-34.

Jesus cursed the fig tree to wither.... Matthew 21:18-22.

Jesus casts out an evil spirit.... Mark 1:23-28.

Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law's fever.... Mark 1:30-31.

Jesus healed a leper.... Mark 1:40-45.

Jesus healed a deaf and mute man.... Mark 7:31-37.

Jesus restored the eyes of a blind man.... Mark 8:22-26.

The great catch of fishes.... Luke: 5:1-11.

Jesus raised the widow's son from the dead.... Luke 7:11-18.

Jesus healed a woman of an issue of blood.... Luke 8:43-48.

Jesus cured a man of dropsy.... Luke 14:1-4.

Jesus healed 10 lepers.... Luke 17:11-17.

Jesus restored the ear of the high priest's servant.... Luke 22:50-51.

Jesus rose from the dead.... Luke 24:1-8.

Jesus turned water into wine.... John 2:1-11.

Jesus healed an official's son.... John 4:46-53.

Jesus healed a paralyzed man at Bethesda.... John 5:1-9.

Jesus opened the eyes of a man born blind...John 9:1-38.

Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.... John 11:1-46.

The second great catch of fishes.... John 21:1-14.

INTEGRITY:

Are You a Person of Integrity?

INTEGRITY: The quality of being honest and fair; having strong moral principles, and moral uprightness; the state of being complete or whole.

A person with integrity can be trusted; lives up to what they say; keeps a promise; possesses the highest trait of character.

Integrity is an uncompromising personal choice.

In ethics, many people regard integrity as the honesty and truthfulness, or accuracy of one's actions.

BIBLE VERSES ABOUT INTEGRITY:

"Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and rich." (Proverbs 28:6 NLT).

"People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed." (Proverbs 10: 9 NLT).

"The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them." "Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right." (Proverbs 20:7, 11 NLT).

"The blameless will be rescued from harm, but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed." (Proverbs 28:18 NLT).

"And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching. Teach the truth so that your teaching can't be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us." (Titus 2:7-8 NLT).

"But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ." (1 Peter 3:16 NLT).

"The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth." (Proverbs 12:22 NLT).

"The LORD is more pleased when we do what is right and just than when we offer him sacrifices." (Proverbs 21:3 NLT).

"Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don't get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil." (Proverbs 4:25-27).

"I know you are pleased with me, for you have not let my enemies triumph over me. You have preserved my life because I am innocent; you have brought me into your presence forever." (Psalms 41:11-12 NLT).

"Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do." (Hebrews 13:18 NLT).

"We are careful to be honorable before the Lord, but we also want everyone else to see that we are honorable." (2 Corinthians 8:21 NLT).

"But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough. You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them." (Isaiah 26:7 NLT).

Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NLT).

"And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:8 NLT).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I lived most of my former life as an atheist (a non-believer in God). As such, I committed many sins (wrongdoings,) while living a carefree lifestyle.

I thank the Lord for delivering and saving me through the Gospel, and I know that just as God has forgiven and restored me, he will do the same for anyone who believes and obey him. "For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13).

WHAT INSPIRED ME TO WRITE THIS BOOK?

Very often at nights, I dream of Bible verses, and I woke up and noted them on my phone's notepad. Those Bible verses inspired me to print out and share a seven pages leaflet of the 'Good News' of God's love. It also motivated me as to how God's church can be enhanced evangelically. As such I shared out the Biblical inspirations by hand and by emails to many leading church organizations.

Then one day, a Christian "brother" who read the seven pages' leaflet was so inspired, he suggested that I write a booklet on the subject.

Subsequently, one early morning I dream the words: –

"I WANT YOU TO WRITE A BOOK, VERY CLEAR, THE STORY OF MANKIND."

I knew the words were confirmation from God, and as such I obeyed, took the notes from my dreams, and with God's guidance, present to you the greatest love story ever written to mankind since the beginning of creation. "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" demonstrates God's unconditional love for us.

This book isn't about me. The Gospel is about Jesus, whose sacrificial death on the cross, forgave and saved me from hell; into spending eternity in Heaven. Earth is my temporary home. I am just passing through. My permanent home is in Heaven.

God's promises are true. In a dream, the Lord said to me – "All my promises are yea and Amen." I found the words later in the Bible. (2 Corinthians 1: 20).

As an obedient child of the Almighty God, my primary mission and purpose is sharing God's greatest message of the Gospel to all mankind.

After reading the Gospel, you may choose to become my "brother" /or "sister in Christ" on Earth, and for Eternity. As such, we should get acquainted: -

MY LIFE BEFORE AS AN ATHEIST:

After completing high school, my father sent me to study political science, which brainwashed me into believing Darwin's theory that there's no God. I became an atheist and as such, I debated that "god does not exist," with Christian evangelists, pundits, /or anyone else who spoke about religion.

As an atheist from an early age, I lived a worldly and sinful life, although I helped the needy and cheerfully donated to any religious organization or good cause.

I spent three of my early adult years living happily in a Hispanic country, which was booming economically at that time. I was young and wild and my lifestyle was work, drink and party especially on weekends.

FROM FEAR TO FAITH:

Then one night I dream of a massive monster trying to kill me in my sleep, and I was terrified. It seemed so real. Those dreams continued nightly. I tried to stay awake all night by watching television, and trying not to sleep, because anytime I nodded to sleep, the demonic monster sat on my chest, choked me, or pulled me under water, trying to drown me. Those nightmares continued for a month of sleepless nights.

If I was alone and stared at an object, it became a horrible demonic face. Little sounds were magnified and sounded loud in my ears. At midnight, I sometimes heard the sound as if someone was walking on the roof. I was scared!

I lost appetite, causing excessive weight loss. Insufficient sleep and fear made me nervous. I thought I was going to die. I got into an accident at work. I was barely saved from a road accident, which could have been fatal.

My "drinking" friends laughed when I told them what I was going through. With no one to turn to, and no God in my life, I drank even more; smoked weed a few times with friends too.

Then one Sunday afternoon I went to the movies. Arriving early, I chatted with Jaime, an old man whom I met before. He sold books on the pavement near the cinema. Jaime asked if I was okay, due to my broken look. I told him of my situation and that I was going to die. Jaime asked if I wanted to live, and I replied, "Si senior," meaning "Yes, sir." He asked what my religion was, and I replied I don't believe in God.

Jaime said that he is Christian; but his father is a Catholic priest. Then Jaime said that Jesus can save me, but I must first believe. He asked if I wanted to live, and I said, "Si". He asked if I believe Jesus can save me, and I affirmed yes again. He instructed me to go down the street and buy a necklace with a cross, and bring it to him. I obeyed. I was like a drowning ant catching at a straw.

Jaime took out his Bible from the back of the bookstand, and he prayed the 23rd Psalm - "The Lord is my Shepherd..." Then he placed the necklace over my head and around my neck. Instantly I felt a relief and a feeling of joy filled me up. Jaime asked if I knew any prayer. I told him I knew "The Lord's Prayer." In my early years at school, everyone had to say it to start the day. He told me to say the Lord's Prayer before I slept at night. Then he showed me how to make the sign of the cross with my right hand after saying prayer.

I changed my mind about going to the movies and pranced on the street as I returned home, feeling so happy. I prayed the Lord's Prayer, made the sign of the cross and fell sleep.

Then I saw in my dream – A BRIGHT LIGHTED CROSS in the sky as on the book's cover. I slept all Sunday night and all-day Monday until sunset. I woke up and thought it was morning, so I had "breakfast" and got ready for work. As I left home, my neighbor called out to me. I replied that we will talk later because I'm leaving for work. He laughed and told me it was afternoon. I was embarrassed. Then we both laughed and I shared my testimony with him.

I started saying the Lord's Prayer all day, and before I go to sleep. I slept like a baby at night. I saw Jesus in my dreams. Also, several times I saw Bible stories played out in my dreams.

I continued wearing the cross. I realized later that when we have Jesus in our hearts, wearing the cross necklace isn't necessary. However, it may be proudly worn for identification as a Christian, which may be a reminder to others of the Gospel. It must not be worn as an idol because Jesus is alive in Heaven.

I had never read the Bible before but was astonished when I read scriptures in my dreams, of which I told to some Christian's evangelists who passed by sharing tracts. They opened their Bible and showed me the words that I dream were in the Bible. I just couldn't believe it. What an amazing and miraculous God! My belief in the Lord grew, and I acknowledged Him in prayer daily. I knew then that God is real, and I started to believe in him.

No one invited me to church and I didn't go, because I thought that church was only for good people. I didn't know the Gospel at that time; that if I repented and forgave others, God will also forgive me.

PARENTING AND FAMILY:

My parents were faithful. They never remarried, nor had other relationships nor children out of marriage. They had a joint bank account and all assets were owned jointly. They lived with respect in society. I admired my parents for their unity and faithfulness. I always wanted my family to have similar good morals and values.

I love my mother. She was a nice, humble, friendly, good and soft-spoken person. We never heard her quarreling. She was a good homemaker and very hospitable. My mom respected and obeyed my father.

I wanted a wife who would respect me and be trustworthy as my parents were; but unfortunately, circumstances caused me to separate after several relationships. It was a time when I was "unsaved" and didn't know the Gospel truth about Salvation.

I love my children very much. They are in my prayers daily. Please pray for my kids too because at the time of their birth I was 'unsaved', and wasn't a good example to them during their early years. However, our loving God will forgive and 'save' anyone who hears the Gospel; repents of their sins and believes in Christ.

I believe that the inspiration from the Gospel message will enhance the lives of my kids and everyone who hears, or reads "The Gospel of Jesus Christ." Praise the Lord!

I adopted some of my father's disciplinary principles. I believe those who love and cares for others, will discipline and correct them when they are wrong. However, I don't use the "rod of correction" with my kids as my father did - "Spare the rod and spoil the child", although I wish I did sometimes (smile). The law does not permit it either. I use "God's Words" from the Bible to correct them (ha-ha). When God speaks to someone, they are better off listening.

"The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12 GNB).

I wish I had read the Bible since I was a kid; that I grew up in the church. I would have been a better example for my children.

Wish I had one marriage – then life wouldn't have been so complicated.

Fortunately, I found Jesus who forgave me, wiped away my sins and restored me. The sin of gossip and lies may destroy homes and families, but God restores what has been destroyed through confession, acceptance, repentance and forgiveness.

God gave me a second chance, and he promise to do the same for anyone who repents and accept His forgiveness through His son Jesus Christ. It's never too late to turn our lives around.

MARRIAGE COUNSELING:

Married couples - hold on to your marriage. All marriages have difficulties. Forgive and love one another. Forgive and forget past mistakes. A simple and sincere apology by both spouses can fix things sometimes.

Humble yourself and be the first one to say, "I'm sorry". Remember God lifts the humble, and he will bless you and your marriage. Let bygones be bygones. Get back to doing the basics of love - good surprises, humor, roses, complements and gifts. Just like when you first courted - make a fresh start!

The Bible says the husband must love his wife; and a wife must always be respectful to her husband. This basic principle can help to make a marriage last - "until death do us part".

"Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ. Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For a husband has authority over his wife just as Christ has authority over the church; and Christ is himself the Savior of the church, his body. And so wives must submit completely to their husbands just as the church submits itself to Christ." (Ephesians 5:21-24 GNB).

"Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it." (Ephesians 5:25 GNB).

Marriage is sacred and God approves of married couples having sexual relations. God told Adam and Eve to multiply.

The Bible says that couples must be faithful to each other.

"Marriage is to be honored by all, and husbands and wives must be faithful to each other. God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery." (Hebrews 13:4 GNB).

Most of all, families should praise and worship God together as the Word of God binds them together.

CONSEQUENCE OF SEPARATION:

Separation does not only affect and hurt you, but especially the children - They hurt the most.

FOR PARENTS:

Bring up your children in the church; that they honor and accept Jesus as Lord. God will guide and protect them. Pray and meditate daily on the Selected Scriptures for Children, as they experience God's blessings in their lives. Encourage them to read it too, or read it to them.

FORNICATION: Consented sexual intercourse between two people, not married. If you are living in adultery or fornication, repent and stop it. Don't die in your sins and lose your salvation! Of course you don't want your soul to perish in hell.

SINGLES, WIDOWS AND UNWED COUPLES:

For couples not married, but living in fornication - Get married. The Bible says that If you are single; a widow or widower and "sleeping together," stop it, or get married if you can't control yourself: -

"But if you cannot restrain your desires, go ahead and marry — it is better to marry than to burn with passion." (1 Corinthians 7:9 GNB).

"If your right-hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away! It is much better for you to lose one of your limbs than for your whole body to go to hell." (Matthew 5:30 GNB).

CAREER:

My goal early in life, was to obtain "Financial Freedom" - to earn enough to enjoy life at an early retirement. Shortly after completing a course in Electronics at an early age, I migrated to New York, from Guyana, South America. Due to insufficient experience, I was unable to obtain a job in that field. After a month of job hunting, I was frustrated. I decided to accept and to work hard on the first job that comes along. As such, on my first job in New York, I got three promotions within three months due to performance - from packer and sweeper to department manager of a large warehouse and I continued working there faithfully for three years.

I switched to Real Estate sales; worked as sales-representative for a large cable company; sold home heating oil; network marketed as an entrepreneur in air and water filtration, health, alarms and other products; sold new and used vehicles, etc.

During my marketing career, I invested in much sales and personal development courses, conducted by some top motivators in America. It was a great investment, because what I learned is now helping me to effectively communicate the Gospel - To God be the glory!

I thought I knew the meaning of life; that it was the "journey" of everyday living; that working towards the goals is what matters; that reaching the "destination", the goal, was just a stop to set new goals, and enter a new journey. As such, I lived daily as if it was the last day of my life; enjoying the best that life had to offer and as I afforded. However, my goals and purpose for life changed after I found Jesus and recognized my true God given purpose.

TRANSITION:

My father died and I went back and forth from the United States to Guyana, South America, helping my mother manage the liquor restaurant business, which was down.

I invested much money to renovate and set up a little disco which made it to a top thriving business in the area at that time. It was funny that I named it "Heaven's Disco," although there was much drunkenness, loud music and strip tease going on.

Some years after, my mother died and it was the saddest experience of my life. Next the business was closed and I lost my investment due to unfairness by a couple of siblings.

Shortly after, I signed a five years' lease contract with the owner of a large three stories building, which was neglected for many years. I renovated the building completely. The business thrived again and was the most popular in the area, featuring hotel, bar, disco, pools room and restaurant.

A few months after the opening,, the landlord of the building saw my big thriving business and wanted the business back. He filed false accusations and injunction in the high court, preventing my business from operating. A lock was placed on the gate while the business was closed on a Sunday, and I couldn't enter the building, which had my stocks, electrical appliances, disco lighting, music systems, cash, computer with archives and other items.

I filed a lawsuit and the matter was in the high court for more than a year. My large investment, no income, and trying to maintain my standard of living drained my finances, and I was down and out.

JESUS SAVED ME:

It was a time when I was at the bottom, that I received the greatest blessing in my life. God loves me and had a greater plan for me, which changed my life for the better. I'm so much at peace and happier now. I found Salvation through Jesus Christ and will not give it up for anything else.

Someone invited me to a "magic show" at a small local church. I went to see "magic" on that Saturday evening. I didn't realize it was an evangelistic campaign (Crusade), held by visiting pastors from New Jersey, U.S.A.

The "show" had already started when I arrived. Every time the pastor did a magic trick, he preached a few scriptures from the Bible, which pointed out people's sins. I truly thought he was speaking to me, because he was relating to my sins and wrong doings of my past. I thought it was a set-up, that I was invited so that this "guy" could embarrass me. I perspired until my shirt was wet. I wanted to leave, but I hung on.

At the end of the "show", it was announced that everyone was invited to attend church service the following morning, which will be followed by Baptism; that those who wants to give up their sins and get baptized are welcome to do so.

I borrowed a book on Baptism from a friend at the church, went home, read and studied Baptism until 3am. I read if I repent and promise not to sin again, God can cleanse me of my sins. I must forgive everyone who wronged or hurt me and ask God to bless them; because only then will God forgive me of my sins.

I decided and went to the Sunday service. The ushers at the door welcomed me, and one of them escorted me to the front seat but I chose the third row. They started singing the gospel song, "Reach out and touch the Lord as He passes by." As I stood with my head bowed and eyes closed, I remembered all my sins - from since I was a child growing up, and I repented of them. I promised God not to commit those wrongdoings again.

In my prayer, I asked God to forgive the people who wronged me, hurt and lied about me, including a couple of relatives and the building owner, whom I lost my investments to. I sincerely prayed for God to bless those people and forgive them; that they change and stop hurting others so that the world will be a better place for everyone to live in. I knew that God knows my heart and my thoughts; that I cannot fool him.

I meant it in my heart as I prayed, and I started to cry. It wasn't easy to truly forgive. I had never forgiven before. My tears were falling like rain as I sobbed, and prayed for God to bless those who hurt me.

Then I felt a power rose inside of me and passing through me, from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. It was the most wonderful feeling - the ultimate highest high. No alcohol nor weed can even come close to that experience. I felt as if my body was in the air and my feet off the ground. I felt sure that if I lifted my hands and wanted to fly, I could. I felt like I could do the impossible.

I believe that because my heart was completely right with God at that time, some of his power was transmitted to me, and he gave me the faith that I can accomplish anything I wanted to do - even the "impossible!" I learn afterwards that I was filled with the Holy Spirit!

The Bible says that God makes all things possible:

"Jesus looked straight at them and answered, "This is impossible for human beings, but for God everything is possible."" (Matthew 19:26 GNB).

At the end of the service, I decided and got baptized the same day. I'm so thankful to Jesus for providing forgiveness of my sins; knowing that when I die, my soul is going to a better place – Heaven. If God can do that for a sinner like me, he can do it for you too.

When we are obedient to God, he answers our prayers. I cancelled the lawsuit against the building owner. My relatives, the business owner and I are all OK again. Thank you, Lord. I repented, forgive everyone, and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I got baptized and registered my name in the "Book of Life." It was the best decision of my life.

MY PAST IS DEAD AND GONE! I learned from it. What's most important to me now? To obey God and share the Good News; the best news – The Gospel.

CHURCH:

My life changed for the better as I started attending regular church services, and participating in activities. I was all hyped up and excited as a new believer, amazed by the integrity of Christ. I thought that all church people were good and true, but I was disappointed. If a church's policy isn't coherent with what the Bible says, I often disclosed the truth to the pastor first. If no result, I disclosed to the elders and leaders. If still no changes, I disclosed to the congregation, as the Bible instructed.

""If your brother sins against you, go to him and show him his fault. But do it privately, just between yourselves. If he listens to you, you have won your brother back. But if he will not listen to you, take one or two other persons with you, so that 'every accusation may be upheld by the testimony of two or more witnesses,' as the scripture says. And if he will not listen to them, then tell the whole thing to the church. Finally, if he will not listen to the church, treat him as though he were a pagan or a tax collector." (Matthew 18:15-17 GNB).

However, if hypocrisy continued in the church after the truth was brought to light, I moved to another church.

HYPOCRISY: A pretense of having virtuous character.

Later, I read in the Bible that Jesus came to call on the sinners; not the righteous. Sinners go to church to repent and change. However, some people never change or take a long time to change. We are not to judge anyone. God will judge us on Judgement Day. Each of us is accountable for our own sins. When we stand before the judgment seat of Christ, he will ask each of us about our sins, not anyone else's. So, we must examine ourselves and focus on the Lord, (not people,) when we are with the congregation during church service.

We must pray for the Pastors, Missionaries and leaders. God appointed them as shepherds of God's children. They are constantly under attack by the devil. Pastors don't only have the responsibility of their own situations. They have the responsibility of every member of the congregation. Their tasks become difficult sometimes, yet they remain humble. Let us lift them up in prayer daily.

NEW YORK:

It was winter in New York and I was on a bus, when a lady handed me a Gospel tract. I read the message, the Bible verses, the Forgiveness Prayer, also known as the *Sinner's Prayer. An invitation to church service was mentioned at the back of the tract. The name of the church, service times, the address and phone number were also mentioned.

The following weekend, I felt like God was calling me to "His House". It was the first time that I attended a church service in New York. Surely it was a great blessing to me. I was in tears of joy during the alter call, as I re-committed myself to the Lord, and experienced the power of God all over again.

After service, the pastor and elders were so nice and hospitable. They asked if I needed any special prayer, and they prayed for me again after service. I was introduced to the Pastor's family, the elders and other leaders of the church family. They briefed me about church activities and invited me for a snack. They also invited to visit again; and to be a member of the church. I felt at home there.

I shared my experience with my neighbor who invited me to the church he attended which was just a few blocks away from my home in Queens, New York, and I started to fellowship there.

Then one Sunday morning before dawn, in a dream I saw the words:

"THE GREAT COMMISSION",

in a bright white light in the sky, as elaborate in Chapter 3.

I visited many churches after that, until I settled at one of the largest Christian churches in Brooklyn, New York, where I fellowship for a few years and gained much wisdom from God's Word. It's amazing how a small congregation of eight persons, grew into a church of over 30,000 members.

While there, the Lord spoke to me in a dream, that the pastor should go out to the other nations of the world, and teach the pastors there, how to duplicate what his church has already accomplished. As such, I emailed the pastor relating my dream. The Lord miraculously gave the pastor a similar dream, confirming God's message to him, which he confessed at the church service the following Sunday.

Since then, the pastor visited many countries, and successfully taught tens of thousands of pastors, his proven success strategy in sharing the Gospel. It filled my heart with joy when I viewed video clips at the church, of the pastor ministering to even more than seven thousand pastors at a single event, in large auditoriums in Asia and Europe. He also taught in Singapore, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and other countries.

What an awesome and loving God we serve, who blesses His children with the wisdom, discernment and strength to carry out his purpose, amid all trials and tribulations.

FLORIDA:

I moved to Florida for a year and visited many successful churches, where I received more of God's wisdom about the functions of a church. I never knew why God moved me to several churches, until I was inspired to start writing my second book, "Fulfill the Great Commission" to be completed & published later.

ACCIDENT:

A few years before publishing this Gospel book, I traversed back and forth from the USA to Guyana taking care of personal business, while fulfilling my God-given purpose of writing this book, which will change the world for better.

Then one Sunday morning, as I was driving to church in Guyana, a speeding car tried to overtake mine at an intersection and hit the side of my car, then collided into a post at the side of the road; and was almost salvaged. The driver of the speeding car was in the wrong, but he was angry because his new car was badly damaged, while mine had just a dent on the side.

At that moment, I prayed and asked the Lord, "How can you allow this to happen? I'm on my way to praise and worship you, Father."

After I exited my vehicle, the driver and his sons in their anger, started breaking up the windshield, windows, lights and other parts of my vehicle.

I called 911 several times but no answer, so I took a taxi to the police station and made a report. On my way, I prayed God forgive and help those people to change, so that the world be a better place for everyone. My forgiveness helped me remain calm and at peace.

During such times when people are wrong to us, it is easier to forgive when we remember that that everyone sinned against God.

"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23 KJV).

I went home later, prayed and delivered the situation to the Lord, and I slept in peace that night.

A few months later after many trials and tribulations, God gave me justice and the offensive driver paid me the price of a new car, after he received a letter from my attorney. This compensated for my losses and I signed and transferred my damaged vehicle over to him.

When the accident happened, I didn't realize God wanted to make me stronger; be more patient, loving and forgiving, and bless me with a vehicle upgrade.

Let us thank God in our trials, as it may be a blessing in disguise. We learn from every situation. God gives us the Victory!

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28 NLT).

FORGIVENESS: The victim willingly goes through a change; from thoughts of revenge - to wishing the offender well.

We must repent and ask God's forgiveness if we ever slip up and sin again, consciously or unconsciously.

The Bible says that before we pray, if we have a situation (problem) with anyone, we must ask the person's forgiveness; and forgive him or her. Make every effort to correct the situation. If they choose to forgive us or not, we are free because we have forgiven and attempted to restore the relationship.

"So if you are about to offer your gift to God at the altar and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar, go at once and make peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift to God." (Matthew 5:23-24 GNB).

DO NOT TAKE REVENGE:

If someone wrongs you, and you forgive the person, God will take revenge on the unforgiving person on your behalf. We have the God of the Universe on our side. The Bible says:

"Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord."" (Romans 12:19 GNB).

This Bible verse helped me to forgive quickly. I made a rule to pray and forgive within 5 minutes of an incident. Why should I waste my life worrying over things I cannot change, or people I have no control over? Life is too precious to waste worrying and dying.

"What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?" (Romans 8:31 NLT).

It's such a beautiful world. Let us humble ourselves and trust in the Lord. Choose to be happy each day. Let's "love one another" as God loves us. Forgive one another as God forgave us. Let's be kind, generous and live in peace with all humanity. Let us make this world a better place for all as we await our Eternal home. God Bless You!

Jesus Loves You.

E-BOOK TESTIMONY:

I contracted a website builder to build a website in order to self-publish "The Gospel of Jesus Christ" as an e-book and I encountered many challenges including website lockout; lost website, computer crash, long delay past contract date, and request for more money above contact for building the site, but the devil cannot stop what God has ordained.

I learnt patience and remembered God's Word:

"Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses." (Ecclesiastes 3:1 GNB).

This book was originally printed in 2015, and hardcopies were given to pastors and church leaders for feedback and editing. Some were sold at local Christian events and a Christian book store to help with printing costs; while many were presented to friends, acquaintances and strangers as gifts. It was not sold on the web or internationally.

I wanted feedback in order to present the best for Christ before international publication.

Before I finally published this e-book online in 2018, the Lord spoke to me in a dream. First he showed me this Gospel book in pure sparkling gold; then I heard these words: -

"IF POSSIBLE, CAN YOU GIVE THIS BOOK AS A GIFT?"

I woke up and pondered - the Book was already assigned an ISBN to be sold for $9.99 (US). Then I thought of my dream and I prayed, "Lord, I thank you for loving me, saving me and always providing for me. I obey you Father and gladly present your message of the Gospel freely to all your children around the world."

I sent a text to the Pastor of the local church and owner of the Christian Book store, authorizing him to give all moneys from the books sales to the church.

Now with the love of the Lord, I'm happy to present to you God's Greatest Gift: – "THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST" which was prophesied in the Bible, the Torah, the Sepulcher, the Koran, the Vedas and other Holy books...

Chapter One:

THE GOSPEL:

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is certainly the best news for everyone, and whether a person choose to accept or to reject this "Good News, will determine where he or she spends "Eternity." Will it be Heaven or Hell?

God loves us unconditionally, and is calling us to choose Eternal life in Heaven.

The Gospel is greater than trillion of dollars, diamonds, gold, rubies and pearls, and freely given to us by our most loving, generous, merciful, compassionate and forgiving God.

ETERNITY EXPLAINED:

The body of a human being lives an average 70 years, yet some people may live to 80, 90 or even 120 years.

What happens after the body dies?

The soul, the immortal (deathless) part of the body, will be brought to God's judgment, which determines where we will spend our eternity. (Reference - The physical body is the house, and the immortal soul is the tenant.

"For all of us must appear before Christ, to be judged by him. We will each receive what we deserve, according to everything we have done, good or bad, in our bodily life." (2 Corinthians 5:10 GNB).

The Gospel is Good News - A gift from God; not something that we deserve; or something we can earn.

The Gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ providing forgiveness of sins, for those who believes in him.

WHY IS THE GOSPEL NECESSARY?

First, God created the world with everything in it. Then God created the first couple Adam and Eve, and gave them everything to enjoy. They did not have to work for their subsistence in the Garden of Eden.

At that time, the world was pure and without sin. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, sin came into the world. Since then, mankind has been under God's condemnation.

"When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam's sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned." (Romans 5:12 NLT).

We all disobeyed God's perfect law by committing sin. We are all descendants of the first couple, Adam and Eve, who brought sin into the world. We all have Adam's DNA. Imagine a glass of pure water before Adam sinned; that was polluted by sin and spread through the generations.

Then Jesus came and purified. The Bible says that everyone is guilty of sin.

"For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard." (Romans 3:23 NLT).

The punishment for sin is physical death and the immortal soul to spend eternity in Hell.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23 NLT).

DO YOU CHOOSE HEAVEN?

What is the reward for those who heard the Gospel, believes and accepts Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives? God record their names in the "Book of Life", which registers the names of those who will live eternally in Heaven.

"But nothing that is impure will enter the city, nor anyone who does shameful things or tells lies. Only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of the living will enter the city." (Revelation 21:27 GNB).

"Think how far you have fallen! Turn from your sins and do what you did at first. If you don't turn from your sins, I will come to you and take your lampstand from its place." (Revelation 2:5 GNB).

God will never erase our names from the "Book of Life" when we live a righteous life.

"Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death." (James 1:14, 15 NLT).

REPENT: To feel or express sincere regret for our wrongdoings; and promise God not to sin again. Then our most loving God will forgive and purify us.

"If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]." (1 John 1:9 AMP).

CONFESS: Admit, acknowledge, disclose, reveal, declare - when someone is at fault or guilty of sin. God knows our thoughts. Confessing our sins shows we are willing to change from living a sinful life, to a righteous one.

RIGHTEOUS: The conduct of a person \- Good, virtuous, upright or decent. It implies the person's actions are justified; has been "judged" or "reckoned" as leading a life pleasing to God; right standing on the merits of Christ.

GOD FORGAVE US:

"I will forgive their sins and will no longer remember their wrongs."" (Hebrews 8:12 GNB).

God has forgiven us for our sins. How do we accept His forgiveness?

"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins." (Matthew 6:14-15 NLT).

How do we know we are forgiven?

Ask yourself, have you forgiven everyone who wronged you? Have you confessed and repented of your sins? If the answer is yes, then you have accepted God's forgiveness.

"If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose]." (1 John 1:9 AMP).

"But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," (Matthew 5:44 GNB).

"Bless those who curse you, pray for those who hurt you." (Luke 6:28 NLT).

When we forgive others, God promises to make the enemy pay for their wrongdoings.

"Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord."" (Romans 12:19 GNB).

After we accept Jesus Christ as Lord, we must give all our situations (problems) completely to him in prayer.

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." (Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT).

/OR DO YOU CHOOSE HELL?

What happens to those who reject the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

"And anyone whose name was not found recorded in the Book of Life was thrown into the lake of fire." (Revelation 20:15 NLT).

"But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars - their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death." (Revelation 21:8 NLT).

The Eternal separation from God is called the "second death". The second death is the final death for the "unsaved".

"And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the Righteous will go into eternal life." (Matthew 25:46 NLT).

FIRST DEATH: The body of a person dies and goes back to the dust.

SECOND DEATH: The soul of the "unsaved person" is thrown into hell - the lake of fire. It's the worst pain and torment. No more opportunity for repentance. We can choose to repent and accept Jesus, while we have life in our physical bodies.

"Then death and the grave were thrown into the lake of fire. This lake of fire is the second death." (Revelation 20:15 NLT).

The fact that all are guilty of sin, and are condemned to spend eternity in a place of torment is bad news.

ESCAPE FROM HELL:

Through God's love for us, he has made a way for mankind to be forgiven of their sins. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the Good News. God has prepared the way for mankind to be freed from the penalty of sin.

"Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me." (John 14:6 NLT).

"For sin pays its wages-death; but God's free gift is eternal life in union with Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23 GNB).

Everyone will not be saved from hell. Only those who believe and place their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, will go to heaven when they die.

At Jesus crucifixion, there were two criminals who were to be crucified the same day. They were placed on crosses at the sides of Jesus. One of the criminals placed his faith in Jesus and he was "saved" - to spend Eternity in Heaven.

"Two other men, both of them criminals, were also led out to be put to death with Jesus. And he said to Jesus, "Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!" Jesus said to him, "I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me."" (Luke 23:32, 42-43 GNB).

"Consequently, just as one trespass (by Adam and Eve) resulted in condemnation to all people, so also one righteous act (through Jesus Christ) resulted in justification and life for all people." (Romans 5:18).

Jesus reversed the curse of sin that Adam and Eve brought into the world, thereby providing forgiveness and restoration to all those who accept and believe in him.

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life" (John 3:16 NKJV).

"For God made Christ who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we might be made right with God through Christ." (2 Corinthians 5:21 NLT).

God sent His 'innocent' son, Jesus Christ, who committed no sin, to take the sins of all mankind on himself, through death on a cross.

"He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed." (1 Peter 2:24 NLT).

JESUS HEALS:

Jesus can heal us of all sicknesses. Christians worldwide testify of miraculous healing, when they prayed and called on the name of Jesus - the blind began to see, the deaf hear, the crippled walk, even the dead were brought back to life; healing from cancer, insanity, lungs, heart, liver and kidney disease; recovery from drug and alcohol addictions, gays forgiven and straightened, lives restored from domestic problems, end to adultery and sexual abuse, no more gambling, free from human trafficking, prostitution and other sins.

More than two billion Christians believe in Jesus Christ, out of the earth's population of over seven and a half billion people.

Most Christians have a personal testimony of the goodness of Christ; whether it's prayers answered; experienced or witnessed a miraculous healing, or being set free from addiction, torment, sickness, insanity or even death.

JESUS - THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE:

"Jesus answered him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life; no one goes to the Father except by me." "I am telling you the truth: those who believe in me will do what I do — yes, they will do even greater things, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father's glory will be shown through the Son. If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:6, 12-14 GNB).

Many accept Christ because he is "The Way" - the only way to Heaven.

"The Truth" - that sets us free when we confess our sins, because Jesus was the fulfillment of the law.

"The Life" - a true deliverance from a life of sin to Eternal Life.

For the skeptics who doubt, ask yourself – Suppose it's true, do you want to take the risk of your soul spending eternity in the hellfire, where there is no turning back? Of course not!

SHARING THE GOSPEL TO A MUSLIM FRIEND:

After many years, I encountered a Muslim friend, whom I knew from back in high school, and I shared the Gospel with him. He said that he believes in the Old Testament of the Bible, but not the New Testament, so I asked if he read it. He replied he did not read it, but that he was told at his mosque, not to believe. I suggested that he read the New Testament - "The Gospel of Jesus Christ", because if he doesn't, he will be missing out on God's greatest gift of Eternal life. I don't want my friend to end up in hell.

The Koran contradicts itself: - Chapter 10, Verse 94 says to Muslims: "If you are in doubt of what has been revealed to you in the Quran, (O Muhammad), go and ask those who read the Book (Bible) which was there before you."

The name of Jesus was quoted 25 times in the Koran, which refers to Jesus as "a Holy son". (Yosef Ali 19:19-21). We know that only God is Holy.

Some Muslims believe that Jesus is only a Prophet, although S 3:55 of the Quran quotes Salvation for the followers of Jesus on the day of resurrection.

Some Muslims also believe that the "Comforter" (whom Jesus had promised to send after he ascended to Heaven) is Muhammad, although Jesus clearly states in the Gospel of John, quoted in both the Quran and the Bible, that the Comforter is the Holy Spirit:

"But the Comforter which is the Holy Ghost (Holy Spirit) whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, what I have said unto you." (John 14:26). We know that the Spirit cannot be seen. Mohammad was a man who could have been seen; died; and was buried.

Consider the following scripture from the Old Testament of the Bible:

"My people are being destroyed because they don't know me. Since you priest refuse to know me, I refuse to recognize you as my priests. Since you have forgotten the laws of your God, I will forget to bless your children." (Hosea 4:6 NLT).

"EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AT THE NAME OF JESUS." (Philippians 2:10).

Every year millions of people from all walks of life are giving their lives to Christ, including Hindus, Muslims, Atheists, Bahais, Buddhists, Confucianist, Taoist, Sikhs, Shinto, Catholics, New Age, Indigenous, etc. If someone is searching for truth and finds it, he searches no more, but lives in truth of Christ; longing for the day of salvation, when we will rejoice with the Lord. There is no fear of death for a Christian, because after death, we are going to a better place – Heaven.

"But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them." (Hebrews 11:16 NLT).

NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES:

Lots of people testify about near death experiences on Christian television and YouTube. Their soul left their bodies; the persons were pronounced dead and while they were in that state - Jesus appeared and showed them Heaven and Hell; that it is a real place. Jesus told them to take back the message to the people on Earth; that they must repent and sin no more. When the soul of the "pronounced-dead" person returned to the body, the people were amazed and saw another miracle - the dead was alive again.

"When, however, the Spirit comes, who reveals the truth about God, he will lead you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of what he hears, and will tell you of things to come." (John 16:13 GNB).

The Bible also says:

"For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it." (Ecclesiastic 12:7 NLT).

ALL WHO BELIEVES IN CHRIST ARE FORGIVEN:

"He is the one all the prophets testified about, saying that everyone who believes in Him will have their sins forgiven through His name." (Acts of the Apostles 10:43 NLT).

RECONCILIATION: The restoration of friendly relations. We are reconciled to God through Christ...

"But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God's sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God's condemnation. For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God." (Romans 5:8-11 NLT).

"Either way, Christ's love controls us. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life. He died for everyone so that those who receive his new life will no longer live for themselves. Instead, they will live for Christ, who died and was raised for them. So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now! This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! And all of this is a gift from God, who brought us back to himself through Christ. And God has given us this task of reconciling people to him. For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation." (2 Corinthians 5:14-19 NLT).'

THE GRACE OF GOD SAVES US:

"For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed. He gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds." (Titus 2:11-14 NLT)

The Gospel is the most important message from God to mankind. In Jesus, we have the revelation of God's love and sacrifice, which saves us from the righteous judgment of God upon sinners.

"For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins." (Colossians 1: 13-14 NLT).

"If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." (Romans 10:9 NLT).

"There is Salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved." (Acts of the Apostles 4:12 NLT).

"For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13).

IS BAPTISM NECESSARY TO BE SAVED? NEXT...

Chapter Two:

BAPTISM AND CONVERSION: -

Baptism is a promise we make to God \- to accept and follow Jesus Christ. It gives us a second chance to confess, repent for our sins, and to forgive everyone who wronged us, so that God forgives us; then to live right, united in Christ and obey him.

"And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes." (Galatians 3:27 NLT) .

BAPTISM GIVES US A NEW BIRTH:

To repent, be restored and to live righteously in the Spirit.

"When you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth in Jesus. You were taught, regarding your former way of life, to put off your old self, being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Therefore, each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. "In your anger do not sin". Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need. Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." (Ephesians 4:21-32).

BAPTISM IS SIMPLE:

You begin by standing, sitting, or kneeling in some water; then you repeat a short prayer, spoken by another Christian who is under Christ's authority, preferably a minister /or pastor (if available). You accept Jesus Christ as Lord; you truly repent for your sins; you genuinely forgive everyone, and you ask God's forgiveness, "In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit".

The Christian believer then lowers you under the water for a moment, and brings you up out of the water. This is called "immersion" which signifies the death to our old sinful lives, our past sins being washed away, then rising to live a new righteous life in Christ; being set free from the power of sin.

"And that water is a picture of baptism, which now saves you, not by removing dirt from the body, but as a response to God from a clean conscience. It is effective because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ," (1 Peter 3:21 NLT).

"But God has shown us how much he loves us — it was while we were still sinners that Christ died for us!"

(Romans 5:8 GNB).

"For when you were baptized, you were buried with Christ, and in baptism you were also raised with Christ through your faith in the active power of God, who raised him from the dead." (Colossians 2:12 GNB).

AFTER BAPTISM:

"Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace? Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it? Or have you forgotten when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was. We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ so that sin might lose its power in our lives. We are no longer slaves to sin. For when we died in Christ we were set free from the power of sin." (Romans 6:1-7 NLT).

Christ "saves" us through our relationship with him. People who are born in Christian families and grew up in the church, need not mean that they are "saved;" nor does it make them Christian, unless they repent, give up their sins and accept Jesus as Lord.

I heard the testimonies of such "Christians", who grew up and attended church over different periods of time, including someone for 15 years, and another 45 years in church, before they finally hearkened to the Word of God. They felt convicted of their sins during a sermon; answered the *altar call for Salvation; repented; accepted Jesus as Lord; got baptized, and was "saved."

"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God." (Ephesians 2:8 NLT).

People can be "saved" just about any time or anywhere - in the comfort of their homes; at a park; at work or even while on vacation, if they feel convicted of their sins; repent and accept Jesus as Lord after receiving the Gospel; whether they heard it on radio, television, evangelistic campaigns, reading a book, listening to someone who shared the Good News with them, or even reading a Gospel tract.

JESUS WAS BAPTIZED AS AN EXAMPLE:

"As soon as Jesus was baptized, he came up out of the water. Then heaven was opened to him, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down like a dove and alighting on him. Then a voice said from heaven, "This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased."" (Matthew 3:16-17 GNB).

BAPTISM IS OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST:

"Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," (Matthew 28:19 GNB).

"Jesus answered, "I am telling you the truth: no one can see the Kingdom of God without being born again."" (John 3:3 GNB).

"Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:16 GNB).

BAPTISM AND THE HOLY SPIRIT:

Those who accepts Jesus as Lord should obey him and get baptized as soon as possible, so that God give them the Holy Spirit to guide them into all truths, and prophesy the future.

""I am telling you the truth," replied Jesus. "No one can enter the Kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." (John 3:5 GNB).

"When, however, the Spirit comes, who reveals the truth about God, he will lead you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own authority, but he will speak of what he hears, and will tell you of things to come." (John 16:13 GNB).

When a person receives the Holy Spirit, if he /or she speaks in "tongues," it must be a language that is understood; or it must be interpreted so that the audience understands what is spoken - a message from God. 'Tongues' is also known as a 'heavenly language.' Speaking in 'tongues' is a gift from God. When you are baptized, the Holy Spirit who is God and the third administrator in heaven, gives you power to live right and guides you daily.

"When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied." (Acts 19:6).

Peter replied, "Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away —all who have been called by the Lord our God." (Acts 2:38-39 NLT).

When Peter said, "in the name of Jesus Christ," he meant the embodiment of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, as Jesus commanded in Matthew 28:19.

"Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all." (Acts 2:41 NLT).

Three thousand persons were baptized on the first day of the Christian church. Peter who was once a fisherman, left fishing and became a disciple of Jesus.

"Jesus said to them, "Come with me, and I will teach you to catch people."" (Matthew 4:19 GNB).

Peter accompanied Jesus throughout his three years of ministry on earth.

During his reign, Jesus told Peter: -

"And so I tell you, Peter: you are a rock, and on this rock foundation I will build my church, and not even death will ever be able to overcome it." (Matthew 16:18 GNB).

GOD LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY. WHEN GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR US, IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT OUR SINS AND SHORTCOMINGS ARE. GOD WILL FULFILL HIS PURPOSE. ALTHOUGH PETER DENIED JESUS, HE WAS FORGIVEN:

During Jesus's crucifixion, Peter denied he knew Jesus three times, because he was afraid of losing his life. However, Peter was forgiven and became one of the greatest evangelist of that time, and 3,000 people were saved on his first evangelistic campaign, and 5,000 men on his second, not counting women and children.

"For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all." (Ephesians 4:4 NLT).

BAPTISM IS PERFORMED WHEN ONE IS READY:

"As they rode along, they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "Look! There's some water!

Why can't I be baptized?" "He ordered the carriage to stop, and they went down into the water, and Philip baptized him." (Acts 8:36, 38 NLT).

The newly baptized person develops a relationship with Jesus, who becomes his or her role model.

MY TESTIMONY AND PURPOSE - NEXT...

Chapter Three:

MY TESTIMONY OF OBEDIENCE:

One early Sunday morning in 2006, I saw vividly in a dream, the words - "THE GREAT COMMISSION," written in the sky. The words were written in a bright, white light. Then the words burst into millions of stars, like colorful fire-works, and all the stars fell from the sky. The dream seemed so real as if it happened.

The same morning, I fellowship at a church in Queens, New York, where a visiting pastor was invited to preach. He was a missionary from the USA to Brazil for many years, and God used him to perform many miracles of healing, including the blind to see; and a pronounced dead person was brought back to life through praying with faith, in the name of Jesus.

Towards the end of the church service at the local church, the missionary did an *altar call for Salvation, and many persons responded. This was followed by an altar call for anyone who had a situation (problem) or concern. Everyone in the congregation including the local pastor and his wife answered the call. The Holy Spirit of God moved richly, as the missionary placed his hand on the forehead of each person and prophesied.

PROPHECY: "'This is what I will do in the last days, God says: I will pour out my Spirit on everyone. Your sons and daughters will proclaim my message; your young men will see visions, and your old men will have dreams." (Acts 2:17 GNB).

When the missionary placed his hand on my forehead to prophesy, he took about a minute before he spoke. Then among other good things, he said, "God has a great purpose for you. God will use you to lead millions of people into His Kingdom."

After church service that morning, I told the pastor of the local church of my dream, which was discerned as "THE GREAT COMMISSION":

"Jesus drew near and said to them, "I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age."" (Matthew 28:18-20 GNB).

The dream was also discerned as end times prophesy - The Second Coming of Christ, when Jesus will return to take all of God's children to Heaven. Jesus said: -

"At that time, after the anguish of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will give no light, "THE STARS WILL FALL FROM THE SKY", and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. Then everyone will see the Son of Man (Jesus) coming on the clouds with great power and glory. And he will send out his angels to gather his chosen ones from all over the world — from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." (Mark 13:24-27).

"And this Good News about the Kingdom will be preached through all the world for a witness to all nations; and then the end will come." (Matthew 24:14 GNB).

God is so good and considerate. He ensures everyone hears the Gospel before the end and judgment comes.

FULFILLING MY PURPOSE:

Since my dream of "The Great Commission," the Lord has placed a burning desire in my heart - that everyone hears the Gospel of Jesus Christ, thereby fulfilling my major purpose in life.

We are all given opportunity to receive the gift of Eternal Life in Heaven.

"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Romans 6:23 KJV).

"Everyone must die once, and after that be judged by God. In the same manner Christ also was offered in sacrifice once to take away the sins of many. He will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to save those who are waiting for him." (Hebrews 9:27-28 GNB).

"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire" - (Revelation 20:15 KJV).

God gives everyone the opportunity to freely choose - Life or Death? Heaven or Hell?

It's for Eternity.

Note the term *Altar Call is a local term, (not a Bible term,) generally used by Christians to describe a declaration of belief.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH? NEXT...

Chapter Four:

GOD'S GIFT OF SALVATION:

Salvation is when the sinner is saved from God's righteous judgment (saved from Hell).

YOU CANNOT BUY SALVATION WITH MONEY; YOU CANNOT GET IT WITH YOUR EDUCATION, WEALTH, FAME, GOOD LOOKS OR POPULARITY.

GOD IS HOLY: Worthy of complete devotion; divine; perfect in goodness and righteousness.

We have all sinned against God and are under God's judgment. God condemns to eternal hell - all those who have offended Him by breaking His laws. This does not mean that God is unfair, but a Holy God must punish the sinner.

GOD IS LOVING: God has provided an escape, so that people will not face his righteous judgment. It means God is Holy, loving, compassionate and merciful.

Being saved from the wrath (anger) of God is called Salvation, found only in Jesus, who died for our sins and rose from the dead.

WHO IS JESUS?

Meditate and study the following scripture, and God will reveal to you who Jesus is:

"In the beginning the Word already existed; the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became a human being and, full of grace and truth, lived among us. We saw his glory, the glory which he received as the Father's only Son." (John 1:1, 14 GNB).

WHAT HAPPEN TO CHRISTIANS AFTER DEATH?

After death, the Spirit, the "breath or life force" in the body will return to God, who is the only one who can give life. This new life will be Everlasting Life in Heaven, where there is no more death.

JESUS PREDICTS HIS SECOND COMING:

Jesus said, "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to myself; that where I am, there you may be as well." (John 14: 2-3 NKJV).

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THOSE WHO REJECT THE GOSPEL?

They will be thrown into the Eternal fire:

"It will be like this at the end of the age: the angels will go out and gather up the evil people from among the good and will throw them into the fiery furnace, where they will cry and grind their teeth." (Matthew 13:49-50 GNB).

"There 'the worms that eat them never die, and the fire that burns them is never put out.'" (Mark 9:48 GNB).

"Then the king told the servants, 'Tie him up hand and foot, and throw him outside in the dark. There he will cry and grind his teeth.' "" (Matthew 22:13 GNB).

DISBELIEF DOES NOT CHANGE THE FACTS:

For the skeptics who does not believe in Heaven or Hell, ask yourself, suppose it is true, do you want to risk spending your eternity in hell, where there is no turning back?

WE ARE SAVED BY GOD'S GRACE:

"God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this. It is a gift from God. (Ephesians 2:8 NLT).

IF YOU BELIEVE IN JESUS, BE ASSURED YOU ARE SAVED AND HAVE ETERNAL LIFE:

"These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God [which represents all that Jesus Christ is and does], so that you will know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that you [already] have eternal life." (1 John 5:13 AMP).

# Those who believe in Christ will obey him; repent for their sins; forgive others, and be baptized.

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27 NLT).

"Therefore, God elevated him to a place of highest honor, and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue declare Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." Philippians 2:10-11 NLT).

GOD WANTS EVERYONE TO BE SAVED:

"This is good and pleases God our Savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth." (1 Timothy 2:3-4 NLT).

"Let all the world look to me for salvation! For I am God; there is no other." (Isaiah 45:22 NLT).

"The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins." (2 Peter 3:9 GNB).

GOD LOVES THE SINNERS BUT HATE OUR SINS:

God loves us all, regardless of race, religion, color or sexual orientation. He gives sunlight and rain to all.

"But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven. For he makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil." (Matthew 5:44-45 GNB).

IS REPENTANCE AND FORGIVENESS NECESSARY FOR SALVATION? NEXT...

Chapter Five:

FORGIVENESS PRAYER:

(Also known as *Sinner's Prayer.)

The Gospel is for sinners, the unsaved. The purpose of the Gospel is to save them from their sins and change their Eternity from Hell to Heaven. Christ came to save the sinners, not the saints, because the righteous people are already saved. Sinners must humble themselves and confess their sins to God who knows everything. We cannot hide anything from him. When we confess (admit) our sins, we are declaring truth, which means we genuinely repent and are truly sorry for the wrong things that we did in our past. We must sincerely promise God that we will 'sin no more.'

Jesus is a friend of sinners and calls us to repent so that he can save us...

Jesus said, "I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to Repentance." (Luke 5:32 NET).

"Jesus heard them and answered, people who are well don't need a doctor, but only those who are sick. Go and find out what is meant by the scripture that says: 'It is kindness that I want, not animal sacrifices.' I have not come to call respectable people, but outcasts." (Matthew 9:12-13 GNB).

GOD PROMISE TO FORGIVE US:

"I will forgive their sins and will no longer remember their wrongs." (Hebrews 8:12 GNB)."

"As the Scripture says, EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." (Romans 10:13)

GOD LOVES YOU:

Are you ready to receive God's forgiveness and gift of Eternal Life through Jesus Christ - the only Redeemer of sin? Are you ready to receive this new beginning to a New Life? Are you ready to Escape from Hell and enter Eternity in Heaven after you die?

Grasp the opportunity and accept Jesus while you have life in the body, because no one knows the minute or the hour when we will die. It can happen anytime, just like we hear of others in the daily news. This opportunity may never come again, for tomorrow is not promised to anyone. If your answer is YES to Jesus, believe deeply in your heart and declare it. Speak out from your heart through your mouth the following confession: -

PRAYER OF FORGIVENESS:

"Almighty Father, Thank you for all you have done for me in the past and your blessings in my future. Lord, I have sinned against you and I'm truly sorry. I repent of my sins and turn away from my past sinful life. Please forgive me and help me to avoid sinning again. I forgive and bless everyone who wronged me. Come into my heart. I make you my Lord and Savior. Fill me with your Holy Spirit to help me obey you and do your will. In Jesus name, I pray. Amen".

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE FROM THE BONDAGE OF GUILT AND SIN:

"So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." (John 8:36 NLT).

When we confessed our sins to God, we made a commitment to trust and obey Jesus Christ for the rest of our lives; that we reap the gift of Eternal life in Heaven.

"But the one who endures to the end will be saved." (Matthew 24:13 NLT).

Note the term *Sinner's Prayer," is a local term, (not Bible term,) generally used by Christians to describe a declaration of belief.

Have you accepted Jesus as Lord? Is Heaven your Eternal home? Experience the "New Life" NEXT...

Chapter Six:

A NEW LIFE:

For those who believes and accepts Jesus in their heart as Lord - welcome into God's family.

Next, get connected with a Bible believing church, or local gathering. Worship God in fellowship with the congregation:

"And let us not neglect our meeting, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially as you see the day of his (Christ) return drawing near." (Hebrews 10:25).

If you are not baptized, do so as early as possible, as Christ commanded in The Great Commission: -

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit," (Matthew 28:19).

TESTIFY: Share the good news of God's love. Tell others of your experience.

"Everyone who acknowledges me here publicly on earth, I will also acknowledge before my father in heaven. But everyone who denies me here on earth, I will also deny before my father in heaven." (Matthew 10:32-33 NLT).

WE ARE CALLED TO EVANGELIZE:

The saved person has now become a disciple of Jesus Christ, commissioned with a purpose of sharing the Gospel - the Good News, as Jesus instructed: -

"And then he told them, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone. Anyone who believes and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe will be condemned". (Mark 16:15-16 NLT.

Share the Good News with all your loved ones. It's the greatest gift from God and the best gift you can present to anyone.

CHRISTIAN CHURCHES WELCOME ALL:

You may call the church and inquire about service times and let the receptionist know that you are a visitor; or when you arrive at the church door, tell the usher that you live in the area, /or from out of town, and you are visiting.

If you feel comfortable at the church, continue to fellowship there weekly. If not, visit other Christian churches until you find one where you feel comfortable and the truth is preached. Pray for God to lead you.

DENOMINATION: The division of one religion into separates groups, sects, and schools of thought. Groups of denominations often sharing broadly similar beliefs, practices and historical ties, are known as branches of Christianity.

After visiting many churches from various denominations, I observed most miracles of healing, prayers answered and testimonies occur in "Spirit-filled" churches where the truth resides, and the "whole" truth is preached. However, the denomination doesn't matter because someone may be living in a country with limited choices, or only one church in their district.

What really matters? Having a personal relationship with Jesus; obey God's Word and "love one another."

Jesus said, "I am giving you a new commandment that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too must love one another." (John 13:34 GNB).

Within every denomination, some may go to Heaven; others who "die in their sins" without repentance, will not be saved...

"Not everyone who calls me Lord, Lord will enter the Kingdom of Heaven, but only those who do what the Father wants them to do." (Matthew 7:21 GNB).

"If a truly good person starts doing evil and I put him in a dangerous situation, he will die if you do not warn him. He will die because of his sins - I will not remember the good he did- = and I will hold you responsible for his death. If you do warn a good man not to sin and he listens to you and doesn't sin, he will stay alive, and your life will also be spared.". (Ezekiel 3:20-21 GNB).

BIBLE STUDY:

Develop the habit of reading the Bible and praying daily. Participate in Bible Study at church.

Listen to sermons on 24 hours' Christian television channels, Christian Radio, or on the Internet.

REMOVE IDOLS FROM GOD'S HOUSE:

It's against God's Word: "The LORD said, "Do not make idols or set up statues, stone pillars, or carved stones to worship. I am the LORD your God." Leviticus 26:1 GNB

God's Warning to Houses of Worship that contains idols, (including the Catholic Church) - Obey God and remove the idols from His House. Use the original translation of the sixty-six books of the King James Version Bible, for God is Spirit, alive and invisible.

If you belong to any religion that worship idols such as Hinduism (many gods - people, cows, statues, pictures, etc.,), Islam (the Kaaba or black cube), Judaism (some Jews bow to the Jerusalem Western Wall), Sikhism (statue or photo of Guru Nanak), Taoism (many gods, idols, ancestral folk worship) Buddhism (statue of Buddha). Jesus loves us all, and wants to save everyone from Hell.

"Worship no god but me. Do not make for yourselves images of anything in heaven or on earth or in the water under the earth. Do not bow down to any idol or worship it, I am the LORD your God and I tolerate no rivals. I bring punishment to those who hate me and on their descendants down to the third and fourth generation. But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws." (Exodus 20:3-5 GNB).

"All those who make idols are worthless, and the gods they prize so highly are useless. Those who worship these gods are blind and ignorant — and they will be disgraced. He might cut down cedars to use, or choose oak or cypress wood from the forest. Or he might plant a laurel-tree and wait for the rain to make it grow. With some of the wood he makes a fire; he roasts meat, eats it, and is satisfied. He warms himself and says, "How nice and warm! What a beautiful fire!" The rest of the wood he makes into an idol, and he bows down and worships it. He prays to it and says, "You are my god--save me!" Such people are too stupid to know what they are doing. They close their eyes and their minds to the truth." (Isaiah 44:9, 14, 16-18 GNB).

"The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins." (2 Peter 3:9 GNB).

JESUS CHRIST IS THE MESSIAH IN HINDU SCRIPTURES: - The Vedas quoted here - The Bhavishya Purana Verse 31 - "Yeesh moorti parapta nitya shuddha shivakari: Yeesha masih itticha mam nama prathishtatham" Translation: -"The revelation of God who is eternal, Holy, Compassionate and giver of salvation; who dwells within our heart is manifested. His name is Jesus Christ {yeesha Masih}."

Man-made customs and traditions lead people astray from the truth, but in the end, God will judge.

CHOOSING A CHURCH:

Choose a church governed by the Bible containing the Old and New Testament; a church that gives reverence to "the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit."

"Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit," (Matthew 28:19 GNB).

CHOOSING A BIBLE:

For beginners - get a modern version of the Bible such as the New Living Translation (NLT); the New King James Version (NKJV); Good News Bible (GNB), Amplified Bible (AMP), or other new translations. They are easier to understand as it explains the 'original' King James Version, (KJV).

Read the Bible daily, even if it's only one chapter or paragraph. For new believers: it is suggested that you start reading the New Testament, followed by the Old Testament. The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is another suggested start.

Do not choose a church that has their own Bible, which added verses; or removed verses from the original manuscripts. Why? Because God instructed thus -

"I, John, solemnly warn everyone who hears the prophetic words of this book: if anyone adds anything to them, God will add to his or her punishment the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes anything away from the prophetic words of this book, God will take away from them their share of the fruit of the tree of life and of the Holy City, which are described in this book." (Revelation 22:18-19 GNB).

Nothing should be added or removed from the original text of the Bible /or the meaning of the text when translated. The scriptures should be used in its context; not be twisted to manipulate.

Note that the King James Version Bible (KJV) was the first English translated Bible.

SPIRITUAL FOOD:

Praising God, praying together, and listening to just one sermon weekly in church will certainly boost your faith, beliefs, morals & values, and keep you motivated for the rest of the week.

For rapid spiritual growth and strength, listen to at least one sermon daily on 24-hour Christian television, the radio or the Internet.

Healthy foods nourish the body, while the "Word of God" from the Bible, enriches the mind, filling us with wisdom and knowledge to overcome any situation (trial and problem). Although many people may hear the same sermon, God tailored a special part of the message for each of us.

PRAY OFTEN EVERYDAY:

Read and meditate on the "Selected Scriptures. "Pray God's Word with Faith to overcome life's challenges, and experience spiritual, and personal growth and development.

Psalms 23 - "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD":

This is an all-time complete prayer. Meditate on this prayer especially before sleep time at night; or any time you confronted with a difficult or fearful situation.

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:1-6 KJV).

Focus on the meaning of each verse as you pray: -

"The LORD is my shepherd: RELATIONSHIP.

I shall not be in want: SUPPLY.

He makes me lie down in green pastures: REST.

He leads me beside quiet waters: REFRESHMENT.

He restores my soul: HEALING.

He guides me in paths of righteousness: GUIDANCE.

For His name's sake: PURPOSE.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death: TESTING.

I will fear no evil: PROTECTION.

For you are with me: FAITHFULNESS.

Your rod and your staff, they comfort me: DISCIPLINE.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies: HOPE.

You anoint my head with oil: CONSECRATION.

My cup overflows: ABUNDANCE.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all my life: BLESSING.

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord: SECURITY.

Forever: ETERNITY."

THE LORD'S PRAYER (King James Version):

Jesus taught us how to pray. Pray the Lord's Prayer anytime, especially in the morning to start the day: -

"After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13 KJV).

This newer Bible translation explains the Lord's Prayer:

"Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one. Amen." (Matthew 6:9-13 NLT).

Pray with all your heart. As you pray, focus on the meaning of each verse. There is an order in prayer, as you may observe in "The Lord's Prayer." First, we must praise God for being great and awesome; next we ask for what we need; then ask for forgiveness; then ask for protection from temptation and evil. Amen affirms, "So be it, truly."

BENEFITS OF GOSPEL MUSIC:

Singing worship songs, or listening to Gospel music are another form of praising God. Let us focus on the meaning of the words, as we listen, /or as we sing.

We must guard our minds, and our children's, from the influences of the devil. Choose what we listen to. There are worldly songs that can program our minds towards destruction. Whatever we listen to or think about in our conscious mind, is automatically stored in our sub-conscious mind like programming a computer. What goes in, the same comes out. Whatever is stored in our subconscious mind becomes our identity, and influences how we think or react to situations.

If our children or loved ones constantly listen to music about drugs, adultery, alcohol, guns, violence, illicit sex, suicide - it can program their minds to think and eventually become that way. Such people can end up in prison, commit suicide and die in their sins, thus losing their salvation. For such persons, Jesus is the answer to restore them again. Repent and make a fresh start.

SUICIDE: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.

Note that those who commit suicide may go to hell, because they chose to "kill" themselves; has "died in their sins.' Suicide is a sin just like murder.

Children of God who grew up in the church, are less vulnerable to such victimization. Listening to gospel lyrics blesses the thoughts and mind, guards the hearts and brings peace and self-confidence, which develops faith to the singer or listener, because the words of the Gospel songs are Bible based. Having Faith in God gives us the assurance that we can accomplish anything we want - the belief that "with God, all things are possible," as written in the Bible.

There are great singers, leaders and celebrities who started singing in the choir or grew up in the church.

PRAISE GOD IN YOUR TRIALS:

The Bible tells of people who sang praises and worshiped God during their trials and testing. God did miracles which released them and set them free. Paul and Silas are examples of men of God who were unjustly thrown into prison, and whom God miraculously released: -

"About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a violent earthquake, which shook the prison to its foundations. At once all the doors opened, and the chains fell off all the prisoners." (Acts 16:25-26 GNB).

THANK GOD IN THE GOOD AND BAD TIMES:

We must praise and thank God always \- when things are great; and when we go through trials and tribulations. We must thank God for his blessings upon us - past, present and future; for the little and the great things he has done for us.

Don't be discouraged when prayers are not answered immediately.

A TIME FOR EVERYTHING:

"Everything that happens in this world happens at the time God chooses. He sets the time for birth and the time for death, the time for planting and the time for pulling up, the time for killing and the time for healing, the time for tearing down and the time for building. He sets the time for sorrow and the time for joy, the time for mourning and the time for dancing, the time for making love and the time for not making love, the time for kissing and the time for not kissing. He sets the time for finding and the time for losing, the time for saving and the time for throwing away, the time for tearing and the time for mending, the time for silence and the time for talk. He sets the time for love and the time for hate, the time for war and the time for peace." (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 GNB).

When we understand God's timing, we are no longer anxious, worried, impatient or angry, when things don't happen with our timing.

When we plant a seed into the ground, we must wait until the season for reaping. Similarly, every good act we do, will bear good fruits and prosper in due time.

On the other hand, every bad act will do vice-versa, unless we repent, so that God forgives us.

"I have shown you in all things that by working hard in this way we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, 'There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.' "" (Acts 20:35 GNB).

HELP THE NEEDY AND GOD WILL REWARD YOU: ""So when you give something to a needy person, do not make a big show of it, as the hypocrites do in the houses of worship and on the streets. They do it so that people will praise them. I assure you, they have already been paid in full. But when you help a needy person, do it in such a way that even your closest friend will not know about it. Then it will be a private matter. And your Father, who sees what you do in private, will reward you." (Matthew 6:2-4 GNB).

Yes, then God will reward us and answer our prayers, when we do well, by giving freely and humbly.

"DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the PEACE OF GOD, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6, 7).

Many people have more than enough resources to live an above average lifestyle. Yet they are not happy. They lose their peace because of anxiety - wanting more things now! They have no patience for God's timing. As such, they complain, fight, quarrel and have sleepless nights. They worry; become sick, and even die, leaving behind their wealth for others to enjoy:

"Surely every man walks around like a shadow [in a charade]; Surely they make an uproar for nothing; Each one builds up riches, not knowing who will receive them. "And now, Lord, for what do I expectantly wait? My hope [my confident expectation] is in You." (Psalms 39:6-7 AMP).

KING SOLOMON:

The richest and wisest man in history wrote the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. King Solomon said:

"You work for something with all your wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and then you have to leave it all to someone who hasn't had to work for it. It is useless, and it isn't right!" (Ecclesiastes 2:21 GNB).

King Solomon accumulated lots of gold, land, cattle, wives and servants. He could have had just about anything he wanted materially. King Solomon said: -"I have seen everything done in this world, and I tell you, it is all useless. It is like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 1:14 GNB).

Someone who disobeys God and turn away from him cannot enjoy and appreciate the essence and fullness of life. What if you have the best bed and no sleep; the best food and no appetite; the best clothes, but obese due to overeating caused by worry and anxiety? What if you have a big mansion, but no peace?

Jesus said, "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36 KJV).

What is the answer to having peace in our lives? Let us be thankful and content with what we have today, while pursuing our dreams for tomorrow.

DO NOT WORRY!

When we are worried about any difficult situation, we must first praise and thank God for all His blessings in our lives. Thank God for what we already have, then we present our situation completely to Him, having total faith (belief) that God is now in total control, and will answer our prayers in due time and season.

Believe that God will take care of our concerns, and solve our problems; then the "peace of God" will fill our hearts.

""This is why I tell you not to be worried about the food and drink you need in order to stay alive, or about clothes for your body. After all, isn't life worth more than food? And isn't the body worth more than clothes? Look at the birds: they do not sow seeds, gather a harvest and put it in barns; yet your Father in heaven takes care of them! Aren't you worth much more than birds? Can any of you live a bit longer by worrying about it? "And why worry about clothes? Look how the wild flowers grow: they do not work or make clothes for themselves. But I tell you that not even King Solomon with all his wealth had clothes as beautiful as one of these flowers. It is God who clothes the wild grass — grass that is here today and gone tomorrow, burnt up in the oven. Won't he be all the more sure to clothe you? How little faith you have! "So do not start worrying: 'Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?' (These are the things the pagans are always concerned about.) Your Father in heaven knows that you need all these things." (Matthew 6:25-32 GNB).

"BUT SEEK FIRST HIS KINGDOM AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, AND ALL THESE THINGS WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU AS WELL. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:33-34).

When we place God FIRST in our lives, He will grant us all our needs, because God loves us more than the birds and all the other creatures that He provides food for, although they did not work for it.

When we are faithful and thankful for little, then God blesses us with plenty.

Let us be thankful and happy with what we already have, while working towards our goals.

BLESSING - Every help from God that brings happiness in our lives. Count your blessings. God blesses each one of us differently. Remember the saying, "one man's blood is another man's poison?" Example, while someone may be blessed with children, he has no arms; another is blessed with arms, but is barren and yearns to have children. One is wealthy but is paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair and cannot enjoy his life, while another person is healthy and happy, but poor. All our situations are different.

We must not complain but thank God for what we have, because we may already have, what others are craving for. We must thank God and count our blessings for children (if we have); for life today, because many did not wake up this morning; for 'His Word' - which brings peace, love, joy, goodness, kindness, patience, meekness and wisdom.

Thank God for good health. Thank God for food today, because there are millions of people who only ate one meal for today. Thank God for hands, feet and other limbs; for sight, hearing and other senses because many people may be lacking one or more of these. Thank God for a roof over our heads, or a bed to sleep on. There are many homeless people sleeping on the streets, under bridges, and in the park, even during the cold winter. When our basic needs are met, we should be exceptionally thankful.

If our basic needs are not met, we must still count our blessings and thank God for the wisdom of His Word; for Salvation; for sanity; the hair on our heads; for life today; for family; for the air we breathe; for hope; for whatever our blessings are. Then God will reward us and answer our prayers; restore and bless us abundantly.

COMPLAIN AND DOUBT ARE THE RECIPES FOR FAILURE:

The Old Testament tells of the Israelites who were freed from slavery in Egypt, and were on their way to the "Promised Land" comprised of Modern Israel, Palestine - the West Bank and Gaza, some of Egypt and Syria, Jordan, some of Saudi Arabia and Iraq; which the Bible describes as the land of "milk and honey," or abundance. God appointed Moses as their leader, to take them to the Promised Land.

Because the people constantly complained and doubted, they took forty years, going in a circle, before they arrived at their destination. It was a journey, which could have been done in forty days, if they were grateful, thankful and obedient to God. They complained and doubted, although God provided for them throughout their journey. God did many miracles to free them from slavery, hunger, thirst, and death.

Out of over three million people, just two families - the families of Joshua and Caleb entered the Promised Land, because they were positive and did not complain. They had faith in God.

STOP NAGGING!

It's a curse in a marriage, and a hindrance to success. Bible verses against such folly: -

"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you." (Ephesians 4:29 GNB).

"It is better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home." (Proverbs 21:9 NLT).

GIVING: Give praise and thanks to God always, and he will lift you up. Give to the needy; not the greedy. Whenever the opportunity presents itself to do a kind act, grasp it. The needy may pray for us and thank God for our charity, which brings us greater blessings of prosperity. When you give to beggars, you may be giving to angels. Do not judge them. God will judge each of us when that dreadful Day of Judgment comes.

NEEDS: Our "needs", such as food, clothes and shelter are the necessities for living as a human being.

WANTS: Our "wants" are the luxuries of life; not necessary for survival, so there is no urgency. Why complain and worry about our "wants"? Worry kills! When we worry, the walls of our stomach secretes an acid, which causes ulcers, thus forming inflammation within the stomach walls, which eventually when digested, causes all kinds of illness including heart disease, cancer, damaged kidney, liver and almost every sickness. Now, is it wise to worry? Life is a blessing!

CONTENTMENT AND THANKSGIVING:

Thank God for life today. Be patient, thankful and enjoy what we have now, while working our goals, and waiting on God's timing for prayers to be answered. Let us remind ourselves that many people are missing arms, legs, kidney, sight; some are deaf, dumb, crippled, insane. Let us thank God and enjoy what we already have – our blessings! Let us count our blessings, and thank God most of all for Eternal life in Heaven.

WHAT IS OUR PRIMARY MISSION AS JESUS COMMANDED? NEXT...

Chapter Seven:

THE GREAT COMMISSION:

"Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Matthew 28:18-20 GNB).

Jesus told his disciples – "MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS." After a person hears the Gospel and accepts Jesus as Lord, he or she has now become a "DISCIPLE," of Christ, with the responsibility of sharing the Gospel, as Jesus had commissioned the original twelve disciples. This is one of our primary Christian purposes. As disciples of Jesus Christ, it is our duty to be obedient to God and share the Good News of Salvation with everyone, and receive the prize: -

"'Well done, you good and faithful servant!' said his master. 'You have been faithful in managing small amounts, so I will put you in charge of large amounts. Come on in and share my happiness!'" (Matthew 25:23 GNB).

"The law of the LORD is perfect; it gives new strength. The commands of the LORD are trustworthy, giving wisdom to those who lack it. The laws of the LORD are right, and those who obey them are happy. The commands of the LORD are just and give understanding to the mind. Reverence for the LORD is good; it will continue forever. The judgements of the LORD are just; they are always fair. They are more desirable than the finest gold; they are sweeter than the purest honey. They give knowledge to me, your servant; I am rewarded for obeying them. No one can see his own errors; deliver me, LORD, from hidden faults! Keep me safe, also, from willful sins; don't let them rule over me. Then I shall be perfect and free from the evil of sin. May my words and my thoughts be acceptable to you, O LORD, my refuge and my redeemer!" (Psalms 19:7-14 GNB).

LET US PRAY:

Dear Heavenly Father, You are truly so good, great, mighty and worthy of our praise, for you are the King of Kings; Lord of Lords; Alpha and the Omega; Beginning and the End. There is none like you Holy God, Thank you LORD for all you have done for us in the past, and your promises for the future; for peace, love, happiness, prosperity and most of all - for eternal life in Heaven. Provide all our needs, loving Father. Bless, sanctity and use us for the furtherance of the Gospel worldwide. Help us obey you and fulfill our divine purpose. Heal our hearts, minds and bodies of all sicknesses. Give us more wisdom and knowledge each day. Forgive us of our sins. Lead us away from temptation and deliver us from evil. Thank you loving Father. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

HOW TO DISCOVER AND FULFILL YOUR GOD-GIVEN PURPOSE? (PREVIEW). NEXT...

"FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION" (PREVIEW):

Jesus said to them, ""Go into all the whole world and preach the gospel to the whole human race. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:15 GNB).

My upcoming book - "FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION," elaborates strategies to accomplish the task: -

Identify and fulfill your God-given purpose, after you accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Unite churches from different sects of Christianity to work harmoniously and completely evangelize the world.

Build International Non-Denominational Christian Convention Center for the massive evangelizing of all nations, as Jesus commanded in "The Great Commission ".

Build large non-profit Christian Convention Centers in every country, /or state /or county, with the purpose of attracting the "worldly, unsaved people"; share the Gospel with them; pray for them, help solve their problems and fulfill their needs.

Project to be financed by cheerful donors to "The Gospel of Jesus Christ."

Effective use of Gospel tracts for Evangelism, including Bible verses; invitation to church service; special events; evangelical campaigns; testimonies; churches info; websites info; prayer hotline phone numbers; free Biblical counseling; scriptures for Salvation; the "forgiveness prayer; "Sinners Prayer", free Bible gift; free lunch, and other freebees.

Be vigilant; watchful and awake for the wonderful event of Christ return – Don't miss the rapture!

Maintain consistent growth in the church. Practical steps to sharing the Gospel, win souls and rapidly double the congregation.

Conduct a church service efficiently, "decently and in order."

Enhance the functioning of the various groups of the church.

International Christian Television and Radio Broadcasting Stations.

Information Technology Center – Share the Gospel worldwide using social media.

Free soup kitchen.

Clothes and shoes for the needy.

Large hostel for visitors.

Free Christian Counseling Center.

24 Hour Chapel.

Temporary Homeless Shelter.

Christian Games Arcade.

Baptism pool.

Banquet Hall for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.

Gymnasium.

Playground.

Organic Food Canteen.

Kiddie Play Area.

Natural Juice Center.

Free Christian School - Bible studies; Biblical counseling; promote good health; cooking; etiquette; singing; interpretive dance; aerobics; sewing; self-defense; personal development, etc.

Large Auditorium for church service, conventions, seminars, evangelical campaigns (crusade), Gospel music & dance entertainment, free movie nights, concerts, Christian star search competition, etc.

Recording Studio

EVANGELIZE: To spread the Good News of Christ's Second Coming to save his followers and take them to Heaven.

Dear brethren, the innocent, unsaved, unforgiving people are depressed and suffering. Some are drug addicts and alcoholics. Others are victims of abuse; angry and stressed. Many feel guilty and unloved, while some are hurt and seeking revenge. The sleepless over-thinkers; the atheist and suicidal victims are trying to satisfy an emptiness inside, that only God can fill. They need help.

If each Christian can help to "save" at least one person, who duplicates accordingly, we can save the world, considering there are two billion Christians of the world's population of seven and a half billion people.

The "unsaved' are innocent because they do not know about God's forgiveness and salvation plan. They may be our parents, or siblings, children, cousins, or even our best friends. How can we help them? How can we let them know that they don't have to live in guilt and shame anymore? Christ has already paid for their sins at the cross of Calvary. Jesus died for the sins of the world and set us free to make a new start.

The 'unsaved' are suffering and need the Gospel. Let us unite and completely Evangelize all the nations.

In Heaven, there will be no segregation, discrimination nor denominations. Everyone will be living in love and harmony as one family. We must qualify on Earth to enjoy Eternity in Heaven. Let us unite in one love, doing God's will, working together in harmony and completely evangelize the world by sharing the 'Good News' to those who never heard, nor understood the Gospel.

Our God is great and mighty! May God supply all our needs as we obey and honor Him. May everyone in every nation receive the Good News. We pray for love and unity among our blessed family of God, now and through eternity. May His peace and love continually to dwell in our hearts. May our good God bless us abundantly on Earth; and in Heaven? If you accepted Jesus in your heart as Lord, you are my Eternal brethren. If we haven't met, then I hope we meet up one day on Earth. If not, I'll see you in Heaven. God bless you!

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His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' (Matthew 25:21 KJV).

As the Scriptures say, "They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.""  
(2 Corinthians 9:7, 9 NLT).

GOD'S PROMISES:

(Selected Scriptures).

ACTIVATE YOUR FAITH:

"You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it." (Matthew 21:22 NLT).

God's Word is Powerful and Miraculous!

"For there is nothing that God cannot do." (Luke 1:37 GNB).

Praying and affirming "God's Promises" with Faith can bless us, and overcome life's challenges: Addiction; Anger; Boasting and Pride; Children; Contentment; Direction and Guidance; Envy; Fear; Gentleness; Goodness; Gossip; Grief; Hope; Jealousy; Joy - Happiness; Judging; Kindness; Loneliness; Love; Lust; Needs; Patience; Peace; Prosperity; Protection; Relationships; Self Control; Sickness; Strength; Temptation; Wisdom and Knowledge; Worry, Stress and Depression.

"Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see." (Hebrews 11:1 NLT).

"Jesus looked straight at them and answered, "This is impossible for human beings, but for God everything is possible."" (Matthew 19:26 GNB).

When we totally believe, and agree with "God's Promises" what God says in His Word, miracles happen and prayers can be answered instantly.

"You don't have enough faith," Jesus told them. "I tell you the truth, if you have faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, 'move from here to there and it will move. Nothing would be impossible." (Matthew 17: 20 NLT).

The Bible says that "there is a time for everything." Although some prayers are answered instantly; sometimes answers are delayed because God knows our past, present and future; and what is best for us.

"In those days when you pray, I will listen." (Jeremiah 29:12 NLT).

"But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted." (John 15:7 NLT).

His timing is always perfect, so let's trust in the Lord during such times, and continue to meditate and pray the appropriate scriptures until they are answered.

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." (Romans 8:37 NKJV).

As God's Word fill our hearts, it boosts our faith (belief). Having total faith gives us the power to overcome any situation (problem) we may encounter in life. When such faith is activated, prayers are answered.

"I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!" (Isaiah 65:24 NLT).

God's Promises are powerful and can do the seemingly impossible.

"The word of God is alive and active, sharper than any double-edged sword. It cuts all the way through, to where soul and spirit meet, to where joints and marrow come together. It judges the desires and thoughts of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12 GNB).

Agree and believe what God says, because God Word never fails.

"And I will do whatever you ask for in my name, so that the Father's glory will be shown through the Son. If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it." (John 14:13-14 GNB).

God keeps his promises. Before we pray and ask God for anything, let's first meditate on these promises of God to activate our Faith:

"For as many as are the promises of God, in Christ they are [all answered] "Yes." So through

Him we say our "Amen" to the glory of God." (2 Corinthians 1:20 AMP).

"Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come." (Jeremiah 33:3 NLT).

"It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it prosper everywhere I send it. (Isaiah 55:11 NLT).

"When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor them." (Psalm 91:15 NLT).

"You didn't choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name." (John 15:16 NLT).

"I tell you the truth, whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven. And whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven. I also tell you this: if two of you agree here on earth concerning anything you ask, my Father in heaven will do it for you." (Matthew 18:18-19 NLT).

"And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. And since we know he hears us when we make our requests, we also know that he will give us what we ask for." (1 John 5:14-15 NLT).

NOTE: Some Bible verses are repeated in different topics because it applies to the topics,

ADDICTION:

"Be alert, be on the watch! Your enemy, the Devil, roams round like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8 GNB).

"Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out."

(1 Corinthians 10:13 GNB).

"Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you don't know God at all." (1 Corinthians 15:34 NLT).

"When you follow the desires of your sexual nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:19-21 NLT).

"Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise." (Proverbs 20:1 NLT).

"Every test that you have experienced is the kind that normally comes to people. But God keeps his promise, and he will not allow you to be tested beyond your power to remain firm; at the time you are put to the test, he will give you the strength to endure it, and so provide you with a way out." (1 Corinthians 10:13 GNB).

"Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts. And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." (Ephesians 5:18-20 NLT).

"I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don't even eat with such people." (1 Corinthians 5:11 NLT).

"This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most." (Hebrews 4:15-16 NLT).

"Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don't participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires." (Romans 13:13-14 NLT).

"Don't you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the spirit of God lives in you? God will destroy anyone who destroys this temple. For God's temple is holy and you are that temple." (1 Corinthians 3:16-17 NLT).

"But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to anyone who asks; and when things are taken away from you, don't try to get them back. Do to others as you would like them to do to you." (Luke 27-31 NLT).

"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." (Romans 12:2 NLT).

"Then call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory." (Psalms 50:15 NLT).

ANGER:

"And 'don't sin by letting anger control you.' Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil." (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT).

"Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: you must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry." (James 1:19-20 NLT).

"Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs." (Proverbs 19:11 NLT).

"Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool." (Ecclesiastes 7:9 NLT).

"Hot tempers cause arguments, but patience brings peace." (Proverbs 15:18 GNB).

"A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make temper flare." Proverbs 15:1 NLT).

"People with a hot temper do foolish things; wiser people remain calm." (Proverbs 14:17 GNB).

"Better to be patient than be powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city." (Proverbs 16:32 NLT).

"Don't befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people." (Proverbs 22:24 NLT).

"Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good." (Romans 12:21 NLT).

"When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Sensible people will ignore an insult." (Proverbs 12:16 GNB).

"Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the lord will possess the land." (Psalms 37:8-9 NLT).

"Do to others as you would like them to do to you." (Luke 6:31 NLT).

"But I say, if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to judgment! If you call someone an idiot, you are in danger of being brought before the court. And if you curse someone, you are in danger of the fires of hell." (Matthew 5:22 NLT).

BOASTING AND PRIDE:

"Let other people praise you — even strangers; never do it yourself." (Proverbs 27:2 GNB).

"Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2 NLT).

"Arrogance will bring your downfall, but if you are humble, you will be respected." (Proverbs 29:23 GNB).

"The LORD hates everyone who is arrogant; he will never let them escape punishment." (Proverbs 16:5 GNB).

"And he gives grace generously. As the Scriptures say, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." (James 4:6 NLT).

"Look here, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit." How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it's here a little while, then it's gone. What you ought to say is, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that." Otherwise you are boasting about your own pretentious plans, and all such boasting is evil." (James 4:13-16 NLT).

"This is what the lord says: "Don't let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches." (Jeremiah 9:23 NLT).

"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud" (1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT).

"Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all!" (Romans 12:16 NLT).

"The Lord of Heaven's Armies has done it to destroy your pride and bring low all earth's nobility." (Isaiah 23: 9 NLT).

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." (James 4:10 GNB).

CHILDREN:

"I asked him for this child, and he gave me what I asked for." (1 Samuel 1:27 GNB).

"I will teach all your children, and they will enjoy great peace." (Isaiah 54:13 NLT).

"Children, always obey your parents, for this pleases the Lord." (Colossians 3:20 NLT).

"Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity." (1 Timothy 4:12 GNB).

"Be obedient to God, and do not allow your lives to be shaped by those desires you had when you were still ignorant. Instead, be holy in all that you do, just as God who called you is holy." (1 Peter 1:14-15 GNB).

"And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates." (Deuteronomy 6:6-9 NLT).

"Direct your children to the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it." (Proverbs 22:6 NLT).

"But watch out! Be careful never to forget what you yourself have seen. Don't not let those memories escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren." (Deuteronomy 4:9 NLT).

"I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised." (Genesis 18:19 NLT).

"Those who spare the rod of discipline hate his children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them." (Proverbs 13:24 NLT).

"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." (2 Timothy 3:16 NLT).

"Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4 NLT).

"Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad." (Proverbs 29:17 NLT).

CONTENTMENT:

"Well, religion does make a person very rich, if he is satisfied with what he has. What did we bring into the world? Nothing! What can we take out of the world? Nothing! So then, if we have food and clothes, that should be enough for us." (1 Timothy 6:6-8 GNB).

"But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and are caught in the trap of many foolish and harmful desires, which pull them down to ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a source of all kinds of evil. Some have been so eager to have it that they have wandered away from the faith and have broken their hearts with many sorrows." (1 Timothy 6:9-10 GNB).

"Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things." (Matthew 6:33 GNB).

"Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you." Let us, then, always offer praise to God as our sacrifice through Jesus, which is the offering presented by lips that confess him as Lord." (Hebrews 13:5, 15 GNB).

"And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learnt to be satisfied with what I have. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learnt this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, whether I have too much or too little" . (Philippians 4:11-12 GNB).

"For I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4: 13 NKJV).

"Then he said, "Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own." (Luke 12:15 NLT).

"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 NLT).

"Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you. This is my rule for all churches." (1 Corinthians 7:17 NLT).

"Trust in the lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. Take delight in the lord, and he will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the lord. Trust him, and he will help you." (Psalms 37:3-5 NLT).

DIRECTION AND GUIDANCE:

"Trust in the lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." (Proverbs 3:5, 6 NLT).

"Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail." (Proverbs 15:22 GNB).

"The LORD says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you." (Psalms 32:8 GNB).

"And I will always guide you and satisfy you with good things. I will keep you strong and well. You will be like a garden that has plenty of water, like a spring of water that never runs dry." (Isaiah 58:11 GNB).

"Their teaching will lead you when you travel, protect you at night, and advise you during the day."

(Proverbs 6:22 GNB).

"When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future." (John 16:13 NLT).

"For You are my rock and my fortress; Therefore, for Your name's sake, Lead me and guide me." (Psalms 31:3 NKJV).

"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path." (Psalms 119:105 NLT).

"You guide me with your instruction and at the end you will receive me with honor." (Psalms 73:24 GNB).

ENVY:

"A peaceful heart gives life to the body, but jealousy is like cancer to the bones." (Proverbs 14:30).

"We must not be proud or irritate one another or be jealous of one another." (Galatians 5:26 GNB).

"Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud;" (1 Corinthians 13:4 GNB).

"When you follow the desires of your sexual nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:19-21 NLT).

"Don't envy evil people or desire to be in their company." (Proverbs 24:1 NLT).

"Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. But— When God our Savior revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:3-5 NLT).

"For from within, out of a person's heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you." (Mark 7:21-23 NLT).

"Therefore, as surely as I live, declares the sovereign LORD, I will pay back your angry deeds with my own. I will punish you for all your acts of anger, envy, and hatred. And I will make myself known to Israel by what I do to you." (Ezekiel 35:11 NLT).

"Be still in the presence of the LORD and patiently wait for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper – it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the LORD will possess the land." (Psalms 37:7-9 NLT).

"Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28 NLT).

"Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the LORD, and they study it day and night. They are like trees that grow beside a stream, that bear fruit at the right time, and whose leaves do not dry up. They succeed in everything they do." (Psalms 1:1-3 GNB).

"Do not let your heart envy sinners [who live godless lives and have no hope of salvation], But [continue to] live in the [reverent, worshipful] fear of the LORD day by day." (Proverbs 23:17 AMP).

FEAR:

"You will be secure under a government that is just and fair. Your enemies will stay far away.

You will live in peace, and terror will not come near." (Isaiah 54:14 NLT).

"Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety." (Proverbs 29:25 NLT).

"Do not be afraid — I am with you! I am your God — let nothing terrify you! I will make you strong and help you; I will protect you and save you." (Isaiah 41:10 GNB).

"Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it comes. For the LORD shall be thy confidence, and shall keep thy foot from being taken." (Proverbs 3:25-26 KJV).

"At all times carry faith as a shield; for with it you will be able to put out all the burning arrows shot by the Evil One." (Ephesians 6:16 GNB).

"So then, submit to God. Resist the Devil, and he will run away from you." (James 4:7 GNB).

"But you belong to God, my children, and have defeated the false prophets, because the Spirit who is in you is more powerful than the spirit in those who belong to the world." (1 John 4:4 GNB).

"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT).

"Even if I go through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me." (Psalms 23:4 GNB).

"I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?" (Psalm 118:5-6 KJV).

"Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good." (Romans 12:21 NLT).

"When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me." (Psalm 56:9-11 KJV).

"For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead, his Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control." (2 Timothy 1:7 GNB).

GENTLENESS:

"A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15:1 AMP).

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!" (Galatians 5:22, 23 NLT).

"Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself. (Galatians 6:1 NLT).

"They must not slander anyone and must stop quarreling. Instead they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone." (Titus 3:2 NLT).

"But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere," (James 3:17 NLT).

"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." (John 13:34-35 NLT).

"Love is patient and kind; love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoice whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT).

"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the spirit, binding yourselves together with peace." (Ephesians 4:2-3 NLT).

"Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others." (Colossians 3:12-13 NLT).

"God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth." (Matthew 5:5 NLT).

GOODNESS:

"Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the lord forever." (Psalms 23:6 NLT).

"If you are wise and understand God's ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom". (James 3:13 NLT).

"No O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humble with your God." (Micah 6:8 NLT).

"Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. " (James 1:17 NLT).

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things," (Galatians 5:22-23 NLT).

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."(Romans 8:28 NLT).

"Taste and see that the lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!" (Psalms 34:8 NLT).

"How wonderful are the good things you keep for those who honor you! Everyone knows how good you are, how securely you protect those who trust you." (Psalms 31:19 GNB).

"[Let your] love be sincere (a real thing); hate what is evil [loathe all ungodliness, turn in horror from wickedness], but hold fast to that which is good." (Romans 12:9 AMP).

"So then, as occasion and opportunity open up to us, let us do good [morally] to all people [not only being useful or profitable to them, but also doing what is for their spiritual good and advantage]. Be mindful to be a blessing, especially to those of the household of faith [those who belong to God's family with you, the believers]." (Galatians 6:10 NLT).

"Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others." (1 Timothy 6:18 NLT).

"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God sent his son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him," (John 3:16-17 NLT).

GOSSIP:

"A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends." (Proverbs 16:28 NLT).

"Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." (Ephesians 4:29 NLT).

"A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don't hang around with chatterers." (Proverbs 20:19 NLT).

"If you claim to be religious but don't control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless." (James 1:26 NLT).

"You must not pass along false rumors. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand." (Exodus 23:1 NLT).

"I will get rid of anyone who whispers evil things about someone else; I will not tolerate anyone who is proud and arrogant." (Psalms 101:5 GNB).

"And if they are on the list, they will learn to be lazy and will spend their time gossiping from house to house, meddling in other people's business and talking about things they shouldn't." (1 Timothy 5:13 NLT).

"Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:32 NLT).

GRIEF:

"All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us." (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 NLT).

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever." (Revelation 21:4 NLT).

"My mind and my body may grow weak, but God is my strength; he is all I ever need." Psalms 73:26 GNB).

"He heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds." (Psalms 147:3 GNB).

"For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NLT).

"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world." (John 16:33 NLT).

"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:7 NLT).

"The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need. He lets me rest in fields of green grass and leads me to quiet pools of fresh waters. He gives me new strength. He guides me in the right paths as he promised. Even though I walk through the deepest darkness, I will not be afraid, LORD, for you are with me. Your shepherd's rod and staff protect me. You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as your honored guest and fill my cup to the brim. I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my house as long as I live," (Psalm 23:1-6 GNB).

HOPE:

A Strong Confident Expectation; a sure expectation that something good is going to happen: - "Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise." (Hebrews 10:23 NLT).

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. I will be found by you," says the lord. "I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land." (Jeremiah 29:11-14 NLT).

"But here is something else I remember. And it gives me hope. The Lord loves us very much. So we haven't been completely destroyed. His loving concern never fails. His great love is new every morning. Lord, how faithful you are!" (Lamentations 3:21-23 NIRV).

"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!" (Psalms 27:14 NKJV).

"Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; My God will hear me." (Micah 7:7 NKJV).

"We were the first to put our hope in Christ. We were chosen to bring praise to his glory. You also became believers in Christ. That happened when you heard the message of truth. It was the good news about how you could be saved. When you believed, he marked you with a seal. The seal is the Holy Spirit that he promised."(Ephesians 1:12, 13 NIRV).

"Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;" (Titus 2:13 KJV).

"So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world." (1 Peter 1:13 NLT).

JEALOUSY:

"Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple." (Job 5:2 NLT).

"For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind." (James 3:16 NLT).

"for you are still controlled by your sinful nature. You are jealous of one another and quarrel with each other. Doesn't that prove you are controlled by your sinful nature? Aren't you living like people of the world?" (1 Corinthians 3:3 NLT).

"When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God." (Galatians 5:19-21 NLT).

"Dear friends, I warn you as "temporary residents and foreigners" to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls." (1 Peter 2:11 NLT).

"Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous." (Proverbs 27:4 NLT).

"Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect." (Romans 12:2 NLT).

JOY - HAPPINESS:

"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart." (Psalm 37:4 AMP).

"May you always be joyful in your union with the Lord. I say it again: rejoice!" (Philippians 4:4 GNB).

"Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad-for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world." (1 Peter 4:12-13 NLT).

"So I saw that there is nothing better for people than to be happy in their work. That is our lot in life. And no one can bring us back to see what happens after we die." (Ecclesiastes 3:22 NLT).

"And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God." (Ecclesiastes 3:13 NLT).

"So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of the God. For who can eat and enjoy anything apart from him? God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him.

This, too, is meaningless-like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 NLT).

"Those who loves money will never have enough. How meaningless to think that wealth brings true happiness!" (Ecclesiastes 5:10 NLT).

"Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "God blesses you when you are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets the same way." (Luke 6:20-23 NLT).

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!" (Galatians 5:22-23 NLT).

"I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for." (Jeremiah 29:11 GNB).

"Being cheerful keeps you healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time." (Proverbs 17:22 GNB).

"None of us lives for himself only, none of us dies for himself only. If we live, it is for the Lord that we live, and if we die, it is for the Lord that we die. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. For God's Kingdom is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of the righteousness, peace, and joy which the Holy Spirit gives." (Romans 14:7-8, 17 GNB).

"That is how it is with you: now you are sad, but I will see you again, and your hearts will be filled with gladness, the kind of gladness that no one can take away from you. Until now you have not asked for anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your happiness may be complete." (John 16:22, 24 GNB).

"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." (Romans 12:12 NLT).

"This is the day the lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalms 118:24 NLT).

"You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!" (Isaiah 55:12 NLT).

JUDGING:

"Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged." (Matthew 7:1-2 NLT).

"And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, 'Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye." (Matthew 7:3-5 NLT).

"You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. And we know that God, in his justice, will punish anyone who does such things. " (Romans 2:1-2 NLT).

"Since you judge others for doing these things, why do you think you can avoid God's judgment when you do the same things? Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?" (Romans 2:3-4 NLT).

"And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people's faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people." (Romans 16:17-18 NLT).

"God alone, who gave the law, is the Judge. He alone has the power to save or to destroy. So what right do you have to judge your neighbor?" (James 4:12 NLT).

"It isn't my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, "You must remove the evil person from among you." (1 Corinthians 5:12-13 NLT).

"If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins." (Matthew 6:14-15 NLT).

"For God did not send his Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its savior." (John 3:17 GNB).

KINDNESS:

"If you help the poor, you are lending to the lord — and he will repay you!" (Proverbs 19:17 NLT).

"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.'" (Matthew 25:34-36 NLT).

"Your kindness will reward you, but your cruelty will destroy you." (Proverbs 11:17 NLT).

"Don't store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be." (Matthew 6:19-21 NLT).

"Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe towards those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off." (Romans 11:22 NLT).

"But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. There is no law against these things." (Proverbs 19:22 NLT).

"Many seek favors from a ruler; everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts." (Proverbs 19:6 NLT).

"And I have been a constant example of how you can help those in need by working hard. You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" (Acts of the Apostles 20:35 NLT).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you." (Ephesians 4:31-32 NLT).

"If you are a thief, quit stealing. Instead use your hands for good hard work, and give generously to others in need." (Ephesians 4:28 NLT).

"Dear children, let's not merely say that we love each other; let us show the truth by our actions. Our actions will show that we belong to the truth, so we will be confident when we stand before God." (1 John 3:18-19 NLT).

"Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don't repay evil for evil. Don't retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing." (1 Peter 3:8-9 NLT).

LONELINESS:

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT).

"Then the lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is just right for him." (Genesis 2:18 NLT).

"Can anything ever separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say, "For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.") No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. " (Romans 8:35-37, 39 NLT).

"Be lazy if you want to; sleep on, but you will go hungry." (Proverbs 19:15 GNB).

"So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that these pleasures are from the hand of the God. For who can eat and enjoy anything apart from him? God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him.

This, too, is meaningless - like chasing the wind." (Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 NLT).

"No, the LORD has told us what is good. What he requires of us is this: to do what is just, to show constant love, and to live in humble fellowship with our God." (Micah 6:8 GNB).

"The first time I was brought the judge, no one came with me. Everyone abandoned me. May it not be counted against them. But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death. Yes, and the Lord will deliver me from evil attack and will bring me safely into his heavenly Kingdom. All glory to God forever and ever! Amen." (2 Timothy 4:16-18 NLT).

"Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. Don't forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Don't love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, "I will never fail you. I will never abandon you." (Hebrews 13:1-5 NLT).

"Now may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— may he equip you with all you need for doing his will. May he produce in you, through the power of Jesus Christ, every good thing that is pleasing to him. All glory to him forever and ever!" Amen. (Hebrews 13:20-21 NLT).

LOVE:

"Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail." (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 GNB).

"Above everything, love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins." (1 Peter 4:8 GNB).

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28 NLT).

""Love your enemies! Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to be repaid. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked." (Luke 6:35 NLT).

"Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 8:37-39 NKJV).

"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13 NLT).

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:16 NKJV).

"Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave his life for it." (Ephesians 5:25 GNB).

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.' The second most important commandment is this: 'Love your neighbor as you love yourself.' There is no other commandment more important than these two."" (Mark 12:30-31 GNB).

""You have heard that it was said, 'Love your friends, hate your enemies.' But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven. For he makes his sun to shine on bad and good people alike, and gives rain to those who do good and to those who do evil." (Matthew 5:43-45 GNB).

"Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love." (1 John 4:7-8 GNB).

"So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." (John 13:34-35 NLT).

LUST:

"Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body." (1 Corinthians 6:18 NLT).

"For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from the world." (1 John 2:16 NLT).

"But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matthew 5:28 NLT).

"But people are tempted when they are drawn away and trapped by their own evil desires. Then their evil desires conceive and give birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death." (James 1:14-15 GNB).

"So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace." (Romans 8:6 NLT).

"Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit." (Galatians 6:8 NLT).

"Marriage is to be honored by all, and husbands and wives must be faithful to each other. God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery." (Hebrews 13:4 GNB).

"And he went on to say, "It is what comes out of a person that makes him unclean. For from the inside, from a person's heart, come the evil ideas which lead him to do immoral things, to rob, kill, commit adultery, be greedy, and do all sorts of evil things; deceit, indecency, jealousy, slander, pride, and folly — all these evil things come from inside a person and make him unclean."" (Mark 7:20-23 GNB).

"Because they do this, God has given them over to shameful passions. Even the women pervert the natural use of their sex by unnatural acts. In the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other. Men do shameful things with each other, and as a result they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrongdoing." (Romans 1:26-27 GNB).

"The lips of another man's wife may be as sweet as honey and her kisses as smooth as olive oil, but when it is all over, she leaves you nothing but bitterness and pain. She will take you down to the world of the dead; the road she walks is the road to death. She does not stay on the road to life; but wanders off, and does not realize what is happening. Now listen to me, my children, and never forget what I am saying. Keep away from such a woman! Don't even go near her door! If you do, others will gain the respect that you once had, and you will die young at the hands of merciless people. Yes, strangers will take all your wealth, and what you have worked for will belong to someone else. You will lie groaning on your deathbed, your flesh and muscles being eaten away, and you will say, "Why would I never learn? Why would I never let anyone correct me? I wouldn't listen to my teachers. I paid no attention to them. And suddenly I found myself publicly disgraced." Be faithful to your own wife and give your love to her alone. Children that you have by other women will do you no good. Your children should grow up to help you, not strangers. So be happy with your wife and find your joy with the woman you married — pretty and graceful as a deer. Let her charms keep you happy; let her surround you with her love. Why should you give your love to another woman, my son? Why should you prefer the charms of another man's wife? The LORD sees everything you do. Wherever you go, he is watching. The sins of the wicked are a trap. They get caught in the net of their own sin. They die because they have no self-control. Their utter stupidity will send them to their graves." (Proverbs 5:3-23 GNB).

"So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves." (Galatians 5:16 NLT).

NEEDS:

"May he give you what you desire and make all your plans succeed." (Psalms 20:4 GNB).

"Give to others, and God will give to you. Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your hands — all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God will use for you."" (Luke 6:38 GNB).

"And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs." (Philippians 4:19 GNB).

"For God is the one who provides seed for the farmer and then bread to eat. In the same way, he will provide and increase your resources and then produce a great harvest of generosity for you." (2 Corinthians 9:10 NLT).

"Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you." (Psalms 37:5 NLT).

"The earth is the LORD'S, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him." (Psalms 24:1 NLT).

"Every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills." (Psalm 50:10).

"Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won't he also give us everything else?" (Romans 8:32 NLT).

""Ask, and you will receive; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." (Matthew 7:7 GNB).

PATIENCE:

"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." (Romans 12:12 NLT).

"Be still in the presence of the lord, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. Stop being angry! Turn from your rage! Do not lose your temper— it only leads to harm. For the wicked will be destroyed, but those who trust in the lord will possess the land." (Psalms 37:7-9 NLT).

"The Lord isn't really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. " (2 Peter 3:9 NLT).

"But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not feint," (Isaiah 40:31 NLT).

"Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other's faults because of your love." (Ephesians 4:2 NLT).

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." (Philippians 4:6 NLT).

"Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord's return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near." (James 5:7-8 NLT).

"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud" (1 Corinthians 13:4 NLT).

"A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people." (2 Timothy 2:24 NLT).

"Be assured and understand that the trial and proving of your faith bring out endurance and steadfastness and patience. But let endurance and steadfastness and patience have full play and do a thorough work, so that you may be [people] perfectly and fully developed [with no defects], lacking in nothing." (James 1:3, 4 AMP).

"We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy," (Colossians 1:11 NLT).

PEACE:

"I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." (John 14:27 NLT).

"May the LORD bless you and take care of you; May the LORD be kind and gracious to you;

May the LORD look on you with favor and give you peace." (Numbers 6:24-26 GNB).

"In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O lord, will keep me safe." (Psalms 4:8 NLT).

"The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful." (Colossians 3:15 GNB).

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT).

"Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the scriptures say, "I will take revenge; I will pay them back, says the LORD" (Romans 12:18-19 NLT).

"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all." (2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT).

PROSPERITY:

"Commit your actions to the lord, and your plans will succeed." (Proverbs 16:3 NLT).

"And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 NLT).

"The LORD is my shepherd, I have all that I need." (Psalms 23:1 NLT).

"May he give you what you desire and make all your plans succeed." (Psalms 20:4 GNB).

"Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full – pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." (Luke 6:38 NLT).

"Seek your happiness in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desire." (Psalms 37:4 GNB).

"Obey the LORD your God and all these blessings will be yours: "The LORD will bless your towns and your fields." (Deuteronomy 28:2-3 GNB).

""The LORD will bless everything you do. "The LORD will defeat your enemies when they attack you. They will attack from one direction, but they will run from you in all directions." (Deuteronomy 28:6-7 GNB).

"You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich." (2 Corinthians 8:9 NLT).

"The LORD will give you many children, many cattle, and abundant crops in the land that he promised your ancestors to give you." (Deuteronomy 28:11 GNB).

"He will send rain in season from his rich storehouse in the sky and bless all your work, so that you will lend to many nations, but you will not have to borrow from any." (Deuteronomy 28:12 GNB).

"The LORD your God will make you the leader among the nations and not a follower; you will always prosper and never fail if you obey faithfully all his commands that I am giving you today." (Deuteronomy 28:13 GNB).

PROTECTION:

"The lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life." (Psalms 121:7 NLT).

"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me." (Psalms 23:4 NLT).

"My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence. I call to the LORD, and he saves me from my enemies. Praise the LORD!" (2 Samuel 22:3-4 GNB).

"But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one." (2 Thessalonians 3:3 NLT).

"The lord protects them and keeps them alive. He gives them prosperity in the land and rescues them from their enemies. The lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health." (Psalms 41:2-3 NLT).

"Whoever goes to the LORD for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the Almighty, can say to him, "You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in you I trust."" (Psalms 91:1-2 GNB).

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." (Isaiah 41:10 NLT).

"But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the lord, have spoken!" (Isaiah 54:17 NLT).

RELATIONSHIPS:

As you pray, you will start changing your attitude first, then you will see a gradual change in your partner's as you release your partner in the hands of God.

"FOR husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her." (Ephesians 5:25 NLT).

"For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. In the same way, husbands ought to love their wives as they love their own bodies. For a man who loves his wife actually shows love to himself." (Ephesians 5:23, 28 NLT).

"Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies." (Proverbs 31:10 NLT).

"The LORD says, "I will guide along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." (Psalms 32:8 NLT).

"And we are members of his body. As the scriptures say, "A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one." (Ephesians 5:30-31 NLT).

"Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together." (Matthew 19:6 NLT).

"The temptations in your life are no different from others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT).

"And then they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the Devil, who had caught them and made them obey his will." (2 Timothy 2:26 GNB).

"Marriage is to be honored by all, and husbands and wives must be faithful to each other. God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery. Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, "I will never leave you; I will never abandon you."" (Hebrews 13:4-5 GNB).

"Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control." (1 Corinthians 7:5 NLT).

"But because there is so much immorality, every man should have his own wife, and every woman should have her own husband. A man should fulfill his duty as a husband, and a woman should fulfill her duty as a wife, and each should satisfy the other's needs." (1 Corinthians 7:2-3 GNB).

"A wife is not the master of her own body, but her husband is; in the same way a husband is not the master of his own body, but his wife is." (1 Corinthians 7:4 GNB).

"So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband." (Ephesians 5:33 NLT).

"Wives, submit to your husbands, for that is what you should do as Christians. Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them." (Colossians 3:18-19 GNB).

"Now, to the unmarried and to the widows I say that it would be better for you to continue to live alone as I do. But if you cannot restrain your desires, go ahead and marry — it is better to marry than to burn with passion." (1 Corinthians 7:8-9 GNB).

"For married people I have a command which is not my own but the Lord's: a wife must not leave her husband; but if she does, she must remain single or else be reconciled to her husband; and a husband must not divorce his wife." (1 Corinthians 7:10-11 GNB).

"To the others I say (I, myself, not the Lord): if a Christian man has a wife who is an unbeliever and she agrees to go on living with him, he must not divorce her. And if a Christian woman is married to a man who is an unbeliever and he agrees to go on living with her, she must not divorce him." (1 Corinthians 7:12-13 GNB).

"For the unbelieving husband is made acceptable to God by being united to his wife, and the unbelieving wife is made acceptable to God by being united to her Christian husband. If this were not so, their children would be like pagan children; but as it is, they are acceptable to God." (1 Corinthians 7:14 GNB).

"However, if the one who is not a believer wishes to leave the Christian partner, let it be so. In such cases the Christian partner, whether husband or wife, is free to act. God has called you to live in peace." (1 Corinthians 7:15 GNB).

SELF-CONTROL:

"The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers." (1 Peter 4:7 NLT).

"For this very reason do your best to add goodness to your faith; to your goodness add knowledge; to your knowledge add self-control; to your self-control add endurance; to your endurance add godliness; to your godliness add Christian affection; and to your Christian affection add love." (2 Peter 1:5-7 GNB).

"They must not slander anyone and must avoid quarreling. Instead, they should be gentle and show true humility to everyone." (Titus 3:2 NLT).

"A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." (Proverbs 25:28 NLT).

"Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires." (James 1:19-20 NLT).

"You have heard the law that says the punishment must match the injury: 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say, do not resist an evil person! If someone slaps you on the right cheek, offer the other cheek also." (Matthew 5:38-39 NLT).

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline." (2 Timothy 1:7 NLT).

"If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good. Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord."" (Romans 12:17-19 GNB).

"For God has revealed his grace for the salvation of the whole human race. That grace instructs us to give up ungodly living and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this world, as we wait for the blessed Day we hope for, when the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ will appear. He gave himself for us, to rescue us from all wickedness and to make us a pure people who belong to him alone and are eager to do good." (Titus 2:11-14 GNB).

For married couples: - "Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control." (1 Corinthians 7:5 NLT).

"And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him." (Romans 12:1 NLT).

"The tongue has the power of life or death; those who love to talk will reap the consequences." Proverbs 18:21 NLT).

SICKNESS:

"Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases." (Psalms 103:2-3 NLT).

"He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds." (Psalms 147:3 GNB).

"Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed." (Isaiah 53:4-5 NLT).

"Jesus went round visiting all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues, preached the Good News about the Kingdom, and healed people with every kind of disease and sickness." (Matthew 9:35 GNB).

"Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones." (Proverbs 3:7-8 NLT).

"You must serve only the lord your God. If you do, I will bless you with food and water, and I will protect you from illness. " (Exodus 23:25 NLT).

"LORD, heal me and I will be completely well; rescue me and I will be perfectly safe. You are the one I praise!" (Jeremiah 17:14 GNB).

"Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." (3 John 1:2 NLT).

"O lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you restored my health." (Psalms 30:2 NLT).

STRENGTH:

"Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people." (Colossians 3:23 NLT).

"But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." (1 Corinthians 15:57-58 NLT).

"Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him." (James 1:12 GNB).

"Of course, my brothers and sisters, I really do not think that I have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight towards the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above." (Philippians 3:13-14 GNB).

"But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak." (Isaiah 40:31 GNB).

"My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to my words. Don't lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body." (Proverbs 4:20-22 NLT).

"And Nehemiah continued, "Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don't be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!" (Nehemiah 8:10 NLT).

TEMPTATION:

"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing." (James 1:2-4 NLT).

"Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him. If people are tempted by such trials, they must not say, "This temptation comes from God." For God cannot be tempted by evil, and he himself tempts no one. But people are tempted when they are drawn away and trapped by their own evil desires. Then their evil desires conceive and give birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Do not be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters!" (James 1:12-16 GNB).

"Of course, my brothers and sisters, I really do not think that I have already won it; the one thing I do, however, is to forget what is behind me and do my best to reach what is ahead. So I run straight towards the goal in order to win the prize, which is God's call through Christ Jesus to the life above." (Philippians 3:13-14 GNB).

"There he told them, "Pray that you will not give in to temptation." (Luke 22:40 NLT).

"Woe to the world for such temptations to sin and influences to do wrong! It is necessary that temptations come, but woe to the person on whose account or by whom the temptation comes!" (Matthew 18:7 AMP).

"So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." (James 4:7 NLT).

"And now he can help those who are tempted, because he himself was tempted and suffered." (Hebrews 2:18 GNB).

"My dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful test you are suffering, as though something unusual were happening to you." (1 Peter 4:12 GNB).

"For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world." (1 John 2:16 NLT).

"But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world." (1 John 4:4 NLT).

WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE:

"If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind." (James 1:5-6 NLT).

"Do not conform yourselves to the standards of this world, but let God transform you inwardly by a complete change of your mind. Then you will be able to know the will of God — what is good and is pleasing to him and is perfect." (Romans 12:2 GNB).

"For the wisdom of this world is foolishness to God. As the Scriptures say, "He traps the wise in the snare of their own cleverness." (1 Corinthians 3:19 NLT).

"Fear of the lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!" (Psalms 111:10 NLT).

"Wisdom and money can get you almost anything, but only wisdom can save your life." (Ecclesiastes 7:12 NLT).

"My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the lord, and you will gain knowledge of God." (Proverbs 2:1-5 NLT).

"I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ's return." (Philippians 1:9-10 NLT).

"For the lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go." (Proverbs 2:6-9 NLT).

WORRY, STRESS AND DEPRESSION:

"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." (1 Peter 5:7 NLT).

"Is there anyone crying out for help? GOD is listening, ready to rescue you." Psalms 34:17 MSG).

"Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT).

"Jesus answered, "What is humanly impossible is possible for God."" (Luke 18:27 GNB).

"Jesus gave his life for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue us from the evil world in which we live." (Galatians 1:4 NLT).

"Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things. So do not worry about tomorrow; it will have enough worries of its own. There is no need to add to the troubles each day brings." (Matthew 6:33-34 GNB).

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light." (Matthew 11:28-30 NLT).

"So then, submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you." (James 4:7 GNB).

"No evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your house. For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go." (Psalms 91:10-11 NLT).

"In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31 GNB).

"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28 NKJV).

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."" (Joshua 1:9 NKJV).

"I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." (Philippians 4:13 NLT).

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His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' (Matthew 25:21 KJV).

As the Scriptures say, "They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.""  
(2 Corinthians 9:7, 9 NLT).

THANKSGIVING PRAYER:

Dear Heavenly Father, You are truly so good, great, mighty and worthy of our praise, for you are the King of Kings; Lord of Lords; Alpha and the Omega; Beginning and the End. There is none like you Holy God, Thank you LORD for all you have done for us in the past, and your promises for the future; for peace, love, happiness, prosperity and most of all - for eternal life in Heaven. Provide all our needs, loving Father. Bless, sanctity and use us for the furtherance of the Gospel worldwide. Help us obey you and fulfill our divine purpose. Heal our hearts, minds and bodies of all sicknesses. Give us more wisdom and knowledge each day. Forgive us of our sins. Lead us away from temptation and deliver us from evil. Thank you loving Father. In the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

