And for everyone else.
- DISCOVER God’s will for your life – Daily Bible reading Prayer and service
Ephesians 1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Ephesians 1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Ephesians 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Ephesians 6:6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; - ACCEPT All people, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, economic status as potential children of God. Remember Christ died for all the world. John 3:16
Acts 10:34 Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Romans 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God. - HONOR and respect your Father and Mother
Ephesians 6:1-3 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. - SEEK THE TRUTH always. Do not be bound by the terms ‘conformity’ and ‘ non-conformity’.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. - PRESENT YOURSELF at all times in all places as acceptable to God. Always do God’s will.
Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. - ATTEND CHURCH regularly, not just any church, but one that preaches the word of God. That salvation is based on I Corinthians 15:1-5 and Romans 10:9-13.
- BE TRUE to yourself and to all who put their trust in you.
1 Timothy 4:16 Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.
Titus 1:16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. - MAINTAIN AN OPEN MIND, a willing spirit and be for God to use you in all circumstances.
I Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: - HUMBLE YOURSELF in the sight of God, and he will humble you in the sight of all men
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
2 Corinthians 12:21 And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, … - DEDICATE YOUR TIME, talent and treasure to the high calling of God for your life, putting Him first and self-last.
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
And finally: Colossians 3:18-22
Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord.
Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.
Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing unto the Lord. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.
Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God;