REMAIN AT YOUR POST! Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. —I Corinthians 15:58             Why “be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord?”   It is because “knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” Am I being steadfast— persistent, committed, unwavering, loyal dependable and devoted? Am I “always abounding in the work of the Lord” —-always thriving, flourishing or multiplying in His work? Hmmm… Where and how is that happening in my life or through my life?             To “be steadfast” and to…

CONSTRUCTING OR DESTRUCTING On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. —I Corinthians 14:3 So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church. —I Corinthians 14:12  What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up. —I Corinthians 14:26             Am I seeking to build or tear down? Am I seeking to encourage or discourage? Am I seeking to console or depress people? As I reflect on my walk with…

DON’T BE SELFISH, BE OTHERISH No one should seek his own good, but the good of others. —I Corinthians 10:24 For I am not seeking my own good, but the good of many, that they may be saved. —I Corinthians 10:33 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. —Philippians 2:3-4             How am I seeking the good of others? Am I seeking the good of the lost that they may be saved? Am I doing what I am doing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit?…