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TRUTH that I Chronicles teaches |
ACTION that I Chronicles invites |
1. Instructions for growing in piety
Piety means being faithful to GOD in everything that we do. Faithfulness implies allowing the LORD and his Word to be that only resource that we use to come closer to Him, his ways and spiritual realities. The pious believer avoids all contact with the occult. |
9:1
Don't forget that unfaithfulness toward GOD can make the lifestyle of the world put you in its captivity.
10:13
Don't seek spiritual guidance from any source other than the Holy Spirit or consecrated Christian counselors. Don't forget that it can bring serious consequences, and even death. |
2. Steps toward a dynamic devotion
We mustn't permit anything to become more important to us than seeking GOD. We must, in fact, take care that the things of GOD don't become more important than knowing Him. |
22:19
Understand that GOD gives you moments of peace and tranquility so that you can dedicate your heart and your soul to seeking him.
28:7-10
Be diligent and that which GOD commands you. Serve GOD with unshared devotion. Understand that the LORD honors those who honor his Word and seek him wholeheartedly. |
3. Keys for a wise life
Wisdom teaches us that the GOD's ways are higher than ours, and his thoughts are higher than our thoughts. He knows the best way to carry out his work. |
13:7-10
Don't try to achieve GOD's work by your own hand. Don't forget that employing human wisdom in GOD's work can lead to terrible consequences. |
4. Key to generous offering
Knowing the vastness of divine resources makes us generous. |
29:14
Understand that everything we own comes from GOD. |
5. Keys for relating with those who have authority
GOD instructs us about how to relate with Him, teaching us to establish appropriate relations with those whom He has sent. |
16:22
Know that GOD has promised to protect those whom he has sent to proclaim his Word. Take care in how you speak about GOD's servants and how you treat them. |
6. Lessons for leaders
GOD calls his leaders to understand that the work that they are called to realize is his, and He will watch over them so that it will be achieved. |
28:20
Leaders, lean on the promise that the LORD will be with those whom He calls until his work is fulfilled. |
