What does the Bible say about being late or lateness?

 “A good name is better than precious ointment” (Ecclesiastes 7:1). A good name, a good reputation is important for a Christian. This means that we should be known as people of our word, trustworthy and dependable, and not be known as always late, slothful, or unconcerned about others. Our actions as Christians point back at Christ. Do they glorify Him? Do they bring Him honor? “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23).

For one thing, continual lateness does not express love for others. Forcing others to wait for us time after time is simply rude. Christians are to love one another and love our enemies as well, and “love is not rude” (1 Corinthians 13:5).

https://www.gotquestions.org/late-lateness.html

God expects us to grow and mature in our spiritual life

What kind of growth does God expect from us? (1 Peter 1:22-2:12)

growTH in the word of god (1 Peter 1:22-2:3)

Having been born again by the word that was preached to us, God expects us to grow in our knowledge and obedience to His word.  How does that happen?

 Change your attitude towards to word of God (1:23-25)

a.) It is the imperishable, living and enduring word of God.

b.) It is the word that stands forever.

  Crave for the word of God (2:2-3)

a.) We need to long for Word of God and grow in knowledge (2:2).

b.) We must not only know, we must obey so we will not stumble (2:8).

growTH in character (1 Peter 1:22-2:1)

The premise of salvation is that there is a seed planted by God within all of us that makes it natural for us to love, to change for the better. How do we grow in character?

                a.)  The premise of change (1:22-23)

                      b.) Act on what you have received.

growTH in our relationship to the church (1 Peter 2:4-6)

God is not interested in our personal spirituality apart from the church.  In fact I believe there is no such thing although many believe in that nowadays.  He builds us up as individuals so that we can become building blocks for His own house.  No Christian is ever a house all by himself.

growTH in OUR testimony to the world (1 Peter 2:9-12)

God not only wants us to grow in our salvation, He wants us to grow in our testimony.  God has called the church a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of God’s own possession in order to proclaim His excellencies. Part of our life’s purpose both as individuals and as a church is to become living testimonies for God.  How do we grow in our testimony?

   a.)Abstain from fleshly lusts (2:11)

   b.) Keep an excellent behavior among the Gentiles (2:12)

CONCLUSION:

We have two choices:  to add to the injury many have caused the church because of their individualized Christianity; or to become the selfless stones the Lord is using to build His church.  God’s purpose for us is to grow in knowledge, character, relationship, and in our testimony to the world.  This has been His purpose from the beginning.  Let us take stock of how we live the Christian life and decide to live it less for ourselves and live it more for Christ.  Let us decide to grow in our salvation.  Let us grow in our testimony.  LET US GROW.

Author: Ptr. Mario Pingol

Si Yaweh ay Diyos na Dakila.

1 Cronica 16:25-28

25 Si Yahweh ay dakila at karapat-dapat papurihan,
    siya ay higit sa mga diyos ng buong sanlibutan.

26 Ang diyos ng mga bansa ay mga diyus-diyosan lamang,
    ngunit si Yahweh ang lumikha ng buong kalangitan.

27 Kanya ang kaluwalhatian at karangalan,
    lakas at kagalakan nasa kanyang tahanan.

28 Si Yahweh ay purihin ng lahat ng mga bansa,
    dapat siyang kilalanin na marangal at dakila.

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JFCM Statement of Faith

Isaiah 6:3

"And they were calling to one another:“Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.”

Give thanks to the Lord

Psalm 136:1-3

¹ Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.
His love endures forever.
² Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.
³ Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.

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Romans 12:11

¹¹ Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.” 

Romans 12:11 NLT

The Lord is my portion

“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘“The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him’” (Lamentations 3:22-24)

Attention to All MS Windows OS User

Dear Bros. and Sisters in Christ, 

Please read it carefully.

Beware of “zepto” a “ cryptowall ransomware using RSA encryption algorithm”.

What do we need to know about it?

Ransomware is a fairly new type of virus that is very different from any other type.  Their agenda is quite different and unique. The hacker will encrypt the files (rename all files with .zepto extension, the original files will keep hidden or may deleted.) and then they will require a payment through bitcoins in exchange with decryption code. Bitcoins are a cyber-currency that are very difficult to be traced to the receiver. This leaves the hacker in full anonymity.

The Zepto ransomware is distributed via spam email containing infected attachments or links to malicious websites. Cyber-criminals spam out an email, with forged header information, tricking you into believing that it is from a shipping company like DHL or FedEx etc. The email tells you that they tried to deliver a package to you, but failed for some reason. Sometimes the emails claim to be notifications of a shipment you have made. Either way, you can’t resist being curious as to what the email is referring to – and open the attached file (or click on a link embedded inside the email). And with that, your computer is infected with the Zepto ransomware.

What do we need to do to protect our files?

• We should be extremely careful when handling emails with file attachments. a single click is enough to activate the malware and encrypt the victim’s files with the .zepto encryption.

•  Be careful when opening new e-mails from unknown senders. If the letter seems suspicious, do not open it! Spam e-mails are one of the most common methods for ransomware distribution.

•   Be careful, to open files with extension: .js , .wsf, .zip and .docm .

• Always have a back-up of your files to external drive, cloud, NAS or server.

•  Install strong anti-malware and anti-virus software. For users of genuine Microsoft OS, download Microsoft security essentials for free.

• Avoid shady sites.

For more info about zepto :

https://howtoremove.guide/zepto-file-virus-removal/

https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-zepto-virus/

" ...Your labor to the LORD is not in vain.."

Verse of the Day ..

Colossians 3:23-24 (niv)

" Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart,as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward.It is the LORD CHRIST you are serving"

for GOD's glory ,,

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