Word Wise: Recent Episodes
Rev. Arthur L. Porter
Do you ordinarily finish what you start? Have you kept the promises you made as a Christian?
We live our lives by standards and values we chose for ourselves. What values do you live by?
If there is a need to speak in defense of the word of God, are you willing to do so in all circumstances?
From where do you get the power to carry out God’s command? Do you use your own strength? What do you do?
By what standard do you live your life on earth? Do you follow your friends, the culture, the teachings of the Bible? Whose favor or approval do you seek?
What rules do you live by in planning for life eternal? What governs your pattern of giving to others?
How well do you know God? Do you understand how He operates? Do you ever wonder where God is?
How are you preparing for the Lord’s Second Coming? Are you waiting for something to happen to get you ready?
When the word of God is challenged, how do you respond? Do you speak up and defend the word? Silent? Do you deny the word?
Do you have good relations with your neighbors? Do you treat all your neighbors the same?
Christians are called upon to be good citizens and obey the government. Do you obey all laws? How do you decide which laws to obey?
What is your point of reference in making decisions in life? Do you follow God or the world?
What is your goal in this life? How do you measure greatness? What did Jesus say about being great?
As a Christian, how do you interact with the culture? How will you work to save the secular culture?
In some ways disciples of Jesus are like Him. We do some of the things He did. Do you think like He thinks?
Most people speak out about things they care about. Do you speak out about your Christian faith?
Are you proud and delighted to be a Christian? Do you readily tell others about your love for and relationship with Jesus?
Sometimes what people say doesn’t match what they do. Do you have a lifestyle that reflects what you say you believe?
Do you ever get distracted from your present goal? Do you ever forget your mission in life?
How do you go about deciding which Christian church to join? Is it location, programs, some of the people at the church?
Everyone listens to someone. What books do you read? Who is the major influence in your life?
Is Jesus in your life? Have you committed your life to Jesus? Are you in constant contact with Him and are you useful to Him?
We use the word love a lot in our daily conversations. Does it have the same meaning as Christian love?