God will speak to you through your conscience to guide you as to what to do in a given situation, especially if you ask Him to do so. When He speaks in this way, it will not be in a loud, clear, unmistakable voice. It …
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There is a time to be diplomatic and to stay out of a conflict, but there is also a time to take risks and get involved
It is usually wrong to get involved in another person’s quarrel or dispute, The general rule is that we should stay out of it unless there is a good reason to get involved. But if there is a duty to help, or if our conscience …
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How to decide whether to get drawn in to a dispute which involves other people
This is a vexed question, to which there can be no easy or quick answer. What to do in any given situation will depend on all the specific facts of the case and on a number of relevant principles, one or other of which could …
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Always follow your conscience
The Bible is full of principles that guide us in how to approach decisions and situations. Life is so varied that infinite permutations of circumstances can arise. We then have to decide which principles to apply, or which principle comes first on a particular occasion. …
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Never use or manipulate people. Always be direct and straightforward
Here is another vital principle. You have no right to use any other person. In all your dealings with others you must be open and transparent and pay for all services or goods that you need. If you are willing to reciprocate, then it’s alright …
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Tell the truth every time and be faithful with money
Never give in to the temptation to lie, or to misuse money or property that has been entrusted to you. Resolve always to be a faithful steward and to tell the truth at all times. 5A faithful witness does not lie,But a false witness will …
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Rid yourself of the craving to be approved of or highly esteemed
The desire to be approved of, or to be popular, is another deeply ingrained craving in all of us. It will inevitably affect, or even control, our actions unless we make a determined effort to control and resist it. However, few people do that. Most …
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Rid yourself of selfish ambition
On a similar theme, set out to rid yourself of all selfish or improper ambition. If you don’t, then you will always be vulnerable to being tempted to do wrong in order to protect your current position or your promotion prospects. The demons assigned to …
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Some more of the ways in which we must become faithful
Watch over your heart with all diligence,For from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NASB) And he did evil, for he did not set his heart to seek the LORD. 2 Chronicles 12:14 (RSV) “Only take heed, and keep your soul diligently, lest …
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How to become a Christian – Contents
View PDF of contents page Links below to online chapters Introduction Chapter 1 Some important points at the outset Chapter 2 What is the Bible? How did it come to be written and why should we believe it? Chapter 3 God’s character – who He …
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