Formula For A Spiritually Productive New Year
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesThe following is a biblical formula for having a spiritually productive New Year in 2011:
“H”old fast to the faith
(1 Corinthians 16:13; cf. 2 Timothy 1:13; Titus 1:9).
“A”ssemble for worship
(Hebrews 10:25; cf. Acts 2:42).
“P”ray without ceasing
(1 Thessalonians 5:17; cf. Acts 12:5 KJV; Romans 1:9 KJV).
“P”urify our heart
(James 4:8; cf. 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:2-3).
“Y”ield not to temptation
(1 Corinthians 10:13).
“N”eglect not doing good
(James 4:17; cf. Acts 10:38).
“E”xemplify Christ
(1 Corinthians 11:1; Gal. 2:20).
“W”ork in the vineyard
(John 15:1-8; cf. John 4:34-35; Acts 8:4-13; Acts 20:17-27; 1 Corinthians 15:58).
“Y”ield ourselves first to God
(Matthew 6:33; cf. 2 Corinthians 8:1-5; 1 Timothy 1:15-16).
“E”xercise unto godliness
(1 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV; Hebrews 5:14).
“A”nswer to others
(1 Peter 3:15 KJV).
“R”edeem the time
(Ephesians 5:15-16; Colossians 4:5).
Brethren, If we will put the above biblically tested formula into practice, we will experience a spiritually productive New Year in 2011, doing the Lord’s will! (Matthew 7:21).