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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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Faithfulness to our enemies

One of the hardest things to learn as a Christian is how to handle your enemies, and defend yourself from them, yet without becoming like them. When dealing with fools or wicked people, they will use lies and dirty tricks and they will conspire with others …

Faithfulness to remember and repay those who have helped us

This is an aspect of faithfulness which applies in every relationship. There are bound to be people who, have helped you, given you things or prayed for you. Yet it is a feature of our selfish flesh nature that we tend to take such support …

Faithfulness to our staff/employees/junior colleagues

If God has put you into a managerial position, or if you have your own business, that doesn’t mean you have no boss. God is always your boss and you must report to Him daily. One of the first priorities He will have for you …