Thursday, August 12, 2010
Quote for the Day 12Aug2010
Even though God knows our needs, He still wants us to share our hearts with Him. He stands ready to hear our prayer and to repair our brokenness by His grace. - Bill Crowder
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Quote for the Day 11Aug2010
Believe that God is a rewarder. When you give Him your finances, time, possessions and abilities, know for sure that He will return them to you blessed, anointed and multiplied! - Joseph Prince
Saturday, August 7, 2010
GOOD MANNERS
Dearly Beloved,
GOOD MANNERS
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NIV).
In the aspect of daily quotes in my Internet ministry, I recently posted a quote by Fanny Jackson Coppin that reads thus: “Good manners will often take people where neither money nor education will take them.” People started reacting to the quote barely an hour after its posting. The argument was that it is difficult for good manners to do such a thing in today’s world, especially in Nigeria. Those people were corroborating the new trend whereby good manners do not matter to people either to get or give a favour. People nowadays can do anything to get what they want. On many occasions, people with good names are not considered for a position because of the corruption in the present-day society.
However, that quote and many biblical injunctions about good manners are still relevant today. One may bypass good manners to get a favour, but such favour will not last. One may have wealth, position, affluence, and the likes, but it is better to have good name and good manners. When wealth, position, affluence, and the likes fade away, good name and good manners will remain evergreen.
What do you prefer between good manners and affluence? Many people will prefer the latter. But, it is better to choose the former. A good name is indeed more desirable than great riches, and good manners will often take you where neither money nor education will take you.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
GOOD MANNERS
“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NIV).
In the aspect of daily quotes in my Internet ministry, I recently posted a quote by Fanny Jackson Coppin that reads thus: “Good manners will often take people where neither money nor education will take them.” People started reacting to the quote barely an hour after its posting. The argument was that it is difficult for good manners to do such a thing in today’s world, especially in Nigeria. Those people were corroborating the new trend whereby good manners do not matter to people either to get or give a favour. People nowadays can do anything to get what they want. On many occasions, people with good names are not considered for a position because of the corruption in the present-day society.
However, that quote and many biblical injunctions about good manners are still relevant today. One may bypass good manners to get a favour, but such favour will not last. One may have wealth, position, affluence, and the likes, but it is better to have good name and good manners. When wealth, position, affluence, and the likes fade away, good name and good manners will remain evergreen.
What do you prefer between good manners and affluence? Many people will prefer the latter. But, it is better to choose the former. A good name is indeed more desirable than great riches, and good manners will often take you where neither money nor education will take you.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Quote for the Day 05Aug2010
You can rely on God’s faithfulness. Are you in a crisis? Hold to the promises of your Lord! He will not forget His promises to you. Look back over your Christian life and recount the many ways in which God has been faithful to His word. - Henry Blackaby
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Quote for the Day 04Aug2010
Whatever valley you are in today, do not be afraid. God is there with you strengthening and upholding you. Just sing of His love for you and let Him fight your battles for you! - Joseph Prince
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Quote for the Day 03Aug2010
Before you can be exceptional you must work to develop a faith that believes God for the impossible, and trusts what He says regardless of the odds. - Bob Gass
Monday, August 2, 2010
Quote for the Day 02Aug2010
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes, with your right hand you save me. (Psalm 138:7 NIV)
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