• THE DANGER OF THE CHURCH: REPLACING GOD’S PRESENCE WITH PROGRAMS

    Perhaps this is one of the greatest warnings for the Church today. We can become so passionate about the activities of God that we eventually neglect the God of those activities.

    We can have:

    * prayer programs
    * all-night prayer meetings
    * conferences
    * retreats
    * crusades
    * church services
    * concerts
    * evangelistic campaigns
    * and much more…

    and yet gradually lose our hunger for God.

    The program is not bad. But the program must never replace God’s presence.

    The Early Church was not simply looking for ways to organize meetings. They were seeking to live with Christ.

    They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.Acts 2:42

    And the result?

    And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
    Acts 2:47

    Notice the order:God transforms people, and then God adds people.

    We must therefore ask ourselves:Are we truly seeking the growth of the Church, or are we simply seeking the growth of our gatherings?

    LEARN TO EXAMINE THE FOUNDATIONS

    Acts 19:40 ultimately pushes us to ask an essential question:What is the foundation of all this?

    Test everything. Hold on to what is good.
    1 Thessalonians 5:21

    A mature believer does not follow blindly.

    🏽 *They examine.

    🏽 They discern.

    🏽They pray.

    🏽 They verify.

    Then they act.

    🏽 Before sharing information, ask: Is it true?

    🏽 Before following a movement: Is it biblical?

    🏽 Before joining a cause: What are its motives?

    🏽 Before accepting a manifestation as coming from God: What fruit does it produce?

    🏽 Before seeking an experience: Does it truly draw me closer to Jesus?

    Because our ultimate reference should never be an experience.

    Our ultimate reference must be the Word of God.

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    💥💥 THE DANGER OF THE CHURCH: REPLACING GOD’S PRESENCE WITH PROGRAMS Perhaps this is one of the greatest warnings for the Church today. We can become so passionate about the activities of God that we eventually neglect the God of those activities. We can have: * prayer programs * all-night prayer meetings * conferences * retreats * crusades * church services * concerts * evangelistic campaigns * and much more… and yet gradually lose our hunger for God. The program is not bad. But the program must never replace God’s presence. The Early Church was not simply looking for ways to organize meetings. They were seeking to live with Christ. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.Acts 2:42 And the result? And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:47 Notice the order:God transforms people, and then God adds people. We must therefore ask ourselves:Are we truly seeking the growth of the Church, or are we simply seeking the growth of our gatherings? 💥 LEARN TO EXAMINE THE FOUNDATIONS Acts 19:40 ultimately pushes us to ask an essential question:What is the foundation of all this? Test everything. Hold on to what is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 A mature believer does not follow blindly. 👉🏽 *They examine. 👉🏽 They discern. 👉🏽They pray. 👉🏽 They verify. Then they act. 👉🏽 Before sharing information, ask: Is it true? 👉🏽 Before following a movement: Is it biblical? 👉🏽 Before joining a cause: What are its motives? 👉🏽 Before accepting a manifestation as coming from God: What fruit does it produce? 👉🏽 Before seeking an experience: Does it truly draw me closer to Jesus? Because our ultimate reference should never be an experience. Our ultimate reference must be the Word of God. #God #Jesus #HolySpirit #Bible #GodsWord #Christianity #ChristianLife #ChristianFaith #Church #BodyOfChrist #PresenceOfGod #SeekGod #BiblicalTruth #BibleTruth #Discernment #SpiritualDiscernment #ChristianTeaching #ChristianInspiration #ChristianMotivation #Prayer #Faith #KingdomOfGod #JesusChrist #Acts1940 #Acts242 #Acts247 #1Thessalonians521#ThesecretBible
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  • Practical advice for preserving your spiritual life
    🏽 Maintain a daily relationship with God through prayer and the reading of the Word.

    🏽 Guard your thoughts, for they are often the gateway to spiritual warfare.

    🏽 Repent sincerely, with a genuine desire to change—not just to be forgiven.

    🏽 Fight every day, because spiritual life is won through perseverance.

    🏽 Rely on the Holy Spirit, not on your own strength.

    For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
    Ephesians 6:12

    To conclude, beloved,
    Fight day after day to preserve your spiritual life with God. It is this vigilance that will protect you from Satan and lead you to eternal life with God.

    May God bless you 🏼
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    Practical advice for preserving your spiritual life 👉🏽 Maintain a daily relationship with God through prayer and the reading of the Word. 👉🏽 Guard your thoughts, for they are often the gateway to spiritual warfare. 👉🏽 Repent sincerely, with a genuine desire to change—not just to be forgiven. 👉🏽 Fight every day, because spiritual life is won through perseverance. 👉🏽 Rely on the Holy Spirit, not on your own strength. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against rulers, against authorities, against the powers of this dark world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 To conclude, beloved, Fight day after day to preserve your spiritual life with God. It is this vigilance that will protect you from Satan and lead you to eternal life with God. May God bless you 🙏🏼 #Lordsbook #faith #Bible #Holy Spirit #Spirituality #ThesecretBible✝️
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  • First Day:

    Theme: The Holy Spirit: The Only Spiritual Social Network That Keeps You Safe

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    May God bless you

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    First Day: Theme: The Holy Spirit: The Only Spiritual Social Network That Keeps You Safe Click to join us https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vat7kU3CXC3Bg6uJCw1C May God bless you #Lordsbook #Prophetic Message #2026 #ThesecretBible
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  • Word of wisdom

    In the field of anointing, *it is not external achievements that count, but the fruit of a deep intimacy with God. *

    *We can neither envy nor be jealous of the invisible experiences that God grants to another, nor the particular grace that He gives him to hear His voice, receive divine missions or discern what the world fears. *

    *Nothing of this comes from human efforts. It is God Himself who decides to give grace. The only part of man is to remain continuously in front of His throne. For as soon as we stop living in His presence, the fluidity of the anointing gradually breaks. *

    *So, don't try to compare yourself or compete. Live faithfully the work that God has entrusted to you, and the rest, God Himself will accomplish it in His time. *

    Dwell in me, and I will dwell in you.

    *John 15:4*

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    Word of wisdom In the field of anointing, *it is not external achievements that count, but the fruit of a deep intimacy with God. * 🚨 *We can neither envy nor be jealous of the invisible experiences that God grants to another, nor the particular grace that He gives him to hear His voice, receive divine missions or discern what the world fears. * 🚨 *Nothing of this comes from human efforts. It is God Himself who decides to give grace. The only part of man is to remain continuously in front of His throne. For as soon as we stop living in His presence, the fluidity of the anointing gradually breaks. * 🚨🚨🚨🚨 *So, don't try to compare yourself or compete. Live faithfully the work that God has entrusted to you, and the rest, God Himself will accomplish it in His time. * Dwell in me, and I will dwell in you. *John 15:4* #Lordsbook #Unction #Holy Spirit #TheSecretBible
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  • The fire begins in the invisible before it becomes visible. Even before the flames appear, there are already warning signs: the smell of fire . Manifestation always comes afterward, for there is a time between the invisible and the visible.
    This is where it all begins.

    Standing before the throne of God requires total surrender,
    a complete giving of yourself,
    time, faithfulness,
    and wholehearted devotion.
    Before the fire is seen,
    it must first be consented to in secret.
    Do not chase after outward glory, but pursue heavenly realities, cultivating a passion to remain continually before His throne.

    Set your minds on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things.
    Colossians 3:1–2
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    The fire begins in the invisible before it becomes visible. Even before the flames appear, there are already warning signs: the smell of fire 🔥. Manifestation always comes afterward, for there is a time between the invisible and the visible. This is where it all begins. Standing before the throne of God requires total surrender, a complete giving of yourself, time, faithfulness, and wholehearted devotion. Before the fire is seen, it must first be consented to in secret. Do not chase after outward glory, but pursue heavenly realities, cultivating a passion to remain continually before His throne. Set your minds on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your hearts on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1–2 #Lordsbook #Faith #Fire of the Spirit #Holy Spirit # Anointing #Power of God #Spiritual life #TheSecretBible
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