Practical Advice

He doesn’t just leave the ninety-nine—He uses them. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10

The blood of the martyrs is not wasted—it waters the ground from which the church continues to grow. “…unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.” John 12:24

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.” – 1 John 5:12

To run your race well will cost you—but every sacrifice pales in comparison to the prize of knowing Christ. “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.” – 1 Corinthians 9:24

To live for Christ is not a one-time act—it’s the daily laying down of self so His life can shine through you. “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20

“Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.” – Ephesians 4:25

“There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?” – James 4:12

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth…” – John 16:13