The secret to success in faith in Christ is to be a child of God, born again through believing in the Lord as Savior, and to remain in communion with Him. We must present ourselves before the Father with a sincere heart. This teaches us to persevere in following Him. We can never accept the devil's temptations; we must refuse all thoughts contrary to the Word of God. None of the evil offers can dwell in us; otherwise, we will be condemned. Watch and pray!"

         We can't go to the Lord with hearts divided between faith and doubt, because it will certainly be a waste of time. Receiving a blessing depends on our attitude, not on His (James 1:6-8). If we are not answered, it is because we have disobeyed the Word. We must boldly enter the sanctuary so that God can work. What the Bible declares is ours, so let's make the Lord rejoice with our attitude. Never waste what the Father has given you!"

         According to the Scriptures, we must enter God's presence with full assurance of faith (Hebrews 10:22). Once this is done, we will receive all that we ask for in line with the Word, according to the Father's testimony about what He has given us (Mark 11:22-24). By reading the Bible and meditating on it, we can act with the conviction that we will receive divine gifts (John 15:7). We must never diminish ourselves in the face of what we are told; after all, the Lord has magnified us to take our place in Him. God is our Father!"

         Anyone whose heart is dirty, full of hatred because someone has wronged them, or because they have a guilty conscience, will not succeed in spiritual battles. The Almighty and His Spirit will never work in those who harbor iniquity—it offends the Lord (Romans 6:13,18,19). It is better to refuse the works of the devil. We are agents of divine justice in our lives, and this comes from On High, from the Father of lights (James 1:17). Long live faith!"

         Even your body needs to be washed spiritually, with the 'water' that comes directly from the Bible (John 15:3). Your whole being—soul, spirit, and body—must be preserved blameless, in a state of integrity for God to act (1 Thessalonians 5:23). Be gentle and honest with those who pester you; then the lost will see a different spirit in you. We must see ourselves as the temple of the one and only sovereign God, so that He can manifest Himself without limits in us and through us."

         It is a great fault among saved people not to consider their brothers and sisters as members of the Body of Christ. This grieves the Lord, who bought us with His blood to be brothers and sisters to one another. The Bible speaks of the association between brothers and sisters: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments (Psalm 133:1-2). Do your part!"

           The consideration mentioned in the basic verse of this message refers to encouraging ourselves to true love and good works. Now, if we are members of the Body whose head is Jesus, why do we fail to love one another? Christ said: A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another (John 13.34).

           In Christ, with love,

           R. R. Soares