Through faith, believers are empowered to achieve great things for God's glory. As Philippians 4:13 affirms, we can accomplish all things through Christ who strengthens us. However, 1 John 1:8 cautions that we must not deceive ourselves into thinking we are self-sufficient, recognizing instead our complete dependence on God. The apostle James notes that even our words have the power to either build up or tear down, emphasizing the importance of wise and thoughtful action. Ultimately, our accomplishments are a result of God's work in us, as expressed in 1 John 5:4 and 2 Peter 1:21.
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because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith.
We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.