God cares for the destitute and the church must too. Our life should be shaped by compassion, wisdom, responsibility and dignity.

The gifts of the Spirit are given to us to glorify Jesus. They show God's generosity, and they are for the good of the whole body.

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Walking by the Spirit is not for the select few, but is for all of us. It involves conflict within us, cultivating fruit and crucifying the flesh, and involves us as a community not just as individuals.

Leaning on somebody is a sign of weakness, but when we lean on Jesus God's power is seen in our weakness. People should be able to ask "Who is that, and who is it they're leaning on?"

Just as David defeated Goliath by holding on to the word of God, we too can exercise reckless faith in the face of giants as we remember the promises that he has made to us.

God's great plan was to bring people together. We ought to relate to one another as family; with respect, love and purity.

We can react badly when hardship and trials come, but we should not look to our circumstances for ultimate truth. We mustn't forget that God is treating us as sons.

Jesus tells two stories about a lost sheep and a lost coin that illustrate several profound truths about ourselves: that we are all desperately lost and in need of a saviour; and that there is both great sacrifice and joy in the search to find and save us by the shepherd who gave up everything to bring us home to his care..

Fasting can help us to draw close to God. God's people fasted in the Bible when they were in trouble, when they needed a breakthrough, when they were on the brink of something new or when seeking direction from God.

In order to train ourselves to be Godly, we need to eat healthy spiritual food and be disciplined in our everyday routine.