Previously, we prayed about “Intentionally Eschewing Evil”, today, we pray that we shall continue to keep being Upright!

Bible Base: 

Job 1:8, 

1 Timothy 6:6,

 2 Timothy 3:12

Being a Christian in a liberal Society is nightmarish. But then;

‘Anyone who desires to pursue righteousness, and who is determined to live Godly lives in Christ Jesus will be hunted and persecuted because of their faith’ (2 Timothy 3:12).

Christianity is both a personal lifestyle, and a ‘together-faith’ in God. 

We need each other so we can stand strong in faith, for ‘a threefold cord is not quickly broken’ (Ecclesiastes 4:12).

Therefore, we must diligently preserve the Unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, as we sharpen each other through healthy discussions and not destructive criticisms. (Ephesians 4:3, Proverbs 27:17).

But as an Individual Christian,  we must learn how to run the Christian race impeccably by adopting the following guideline. 

1). Grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ  (2 Peter 3:18). Be Bible literate. Know what Christ accomplished and your benefits for following Him!

2). Provoke the growth of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Write out and make copies, and  place them strategically where you can see them always. So that you consciously live by them.

3). Review the life of Bible characters, to know, and adopt their exceptional skills, and how to avoid their pitfalls. 

3b)Through a personal study of Abraham, I learned faith, family values, and how not to allow love for family to frustrate my faithwalk with God.

3c) Through Samson and Solomon, I learned how sexual immorality, religion and political affiliations, can frustrate your divine destiny, if you compromise your values.

As a committed Christian, you must function with Biblical Principles so that you will become  a person with high moral values, who avoids opportunities for wrong doing. 

Thanks be to God who already gave us a moral head start,  by giving us His righteousness through Christ Jesus.

To maintain that righteousness, you must choose to be Upright,  which involves being honest,  honorable, decent, incorruptible, and scrupulous.

Your conduct must confirm your Christianity at all times.

Do you know why God asked satan about Job’s conduct and character?

It’s because satan is the accuser of the brethren.

Your conduct and character help satan build a case against you and allow for his evil spirits to demonize you.

A change in lifestyle converts your challenges to channels of blessings.

#MyPrayer4you:

Today, I identify and admit our sins and unrighteousness, and affirm that God is faithful and Just to forgive our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

And in unity of faith, I stand with you against evils, badness, villainy, all forms of immoralities,  impropriety, degradation, decadence, dishonesty, dissipation, debauchery, crookedness; as well as debasement, rottenness, vileness, meanness, wretchedness, and all unrighteous characteristics. 

 And I agree with you that from today, your character and conduct will conform to Christ, and your proclamation of faith will be fervent and shameless.

I bless you from my spirit, and I proclaim that your life will count for more, excellence will characterize your businesses, and all that you have lost are restored to greater glory. 

I affirm that you are healed in your mind, bones, body and soul, for the power of sickness is destroyed in your life. 

 All that pertains and relates to you are shielded from evil, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ ♥️ 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly,  Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior , September 6th 2024