BELIEVE
Believe the record of the Bible, which is God's Word, that through Christ you
have received eternal life (1 John 5:10-13). Then, by faith, walk in newness of
life (2 Corinthians 5:17). Remember that you are now a living testimony of the
saving power of the Lord Jesus Christ and that the new, resurrection life of
Christ is being manifested in you forever, the believer.
READ
Read and study your Bible, memorizing portions that are helpful and blessed
to you. Give special attention to the promises of God to believers. Meditate on
these and they will be food for your soul (1 Peter 2:2). Remember that the Word
of God is the light to your pathway (Psalm 119:115) and the weapon of your
warfare (Ephesians 6:17).
PRAY
Pray often to God, your heavenly Father, in the name of the Lord Jesus
Christ. Thank God for all things (Ephesians 5:20); praise Him for His blessings
(Philippians 4:6). Ask for victory over sin and weakness (1 John 1:9). Pray for
the needs of others also when praying for your own needs. A vital prayer life
will keep you spiritually strong and growing.
CONFESS
Confess the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior as a witness of your
faith. (Romans 10:9-11). All who have believed in their hearts "unto salvation"
will then be able to give confession of that inner reality before others. The
Christian is an ambassador for Christ before a lost world (2 Corinthians
5:17-21).
AVOID
Avoid temptations. The Bible tells us that they will regularly come, but we
must be careful not to walk in their path (Psalm 1:1). It is also important to
avoid those things that we know will hinder our Christian testimony or cause us
to stumble (1 Thessalonians 5:22). When temptations arise, remember that God has
promised a way of escape for those who faithfully serve and obey Him (1
Corinthians 10:13).
WITNESS
Witness to others about the Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 1 :8) . So many are
without the Savior -who else will tell them? (Romans 10:13-14). The believer's
greatest joy is the privilege of telling the good news. There is nothing more
important we could possibly do for others than to tell them of His power to
save. Make the Gospel known to those who are lost (Romans 1:16)!
SERVE
Serve the Lord with gladness (Psalm 100:2). God has a ministry for every
believer (1 Corinthians 12:12-21). Join a Bible-believing, fundamental,
independent, separated, non-charismatic local church. You need the pastoral
care, worship, instruction and fellowship of others of like precious faith and
the church needs you as well. (Hebrews 10:25). Invest your time, talents and
money for eternity (Colossians 3:1-3).
STAND
Stand firmly on the Word of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Beware of false teachers
and false doctrines (2 Peter 2:1-3). Test everything by the Word of God, not by
experience (Isaiah 8:20). Remember that God has promised the victory to those
who honor Him and His Holy Word (1 Corinthians 15:58).
