The Scripture makes it very clear that as we focus on purity we experience power from above. Paul stressed this in his final letter to his understudy Timothy. “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter [i.e., “iniquity”], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” (2Ti 2:21). How? The process is simple: God the Father works through the Son. The Son works through the Holy Spirit. The Spirit works through the Word. The Word works through the believer. The believer works through living faith.
1st Thessalonians – The Word Working in You – Uniontown, PA 2007Gene Cunningham - October 29, 2022
Victim or Victor? Session 3
From Series: "2022 AZ -- Victim or Victor?"
"Victim or Victor? -- Character Studies from the Life of David The culture of victimhood has been systematically taught in this country for the last 40 to 50 years. There are many in this country in middle age who have never learned to take responsibility for their decisions and actions. They have been indoctrinated to believe that self-control and hard work are demeaning, that everyone should get a prize, that their weaknesses and shortcomings are the fault of their environment, their heritage, or other people, and that it is the job of government to see that they do not suffer any adverse effects from them. The rallying cry of this generation is “No one should reap what they sow.” – G.C.