The genuineness of faith is clearly revealed by the Christian's willingness to search their heart for sinful desires and their actions for sinful deeds, and then is demonstrated in their humble and ready repentance from sin.

There are both godly and sinful kinds of wisdom by which to live. Each bears fruit in life. Genuine Christians, though, will seek the wisdom only God gives and live in it.

Genuine faith in the life of the Christian leads him to treat his speech with great care. In control of his tongue, the Christian is able to put faith to work in the rest of his body, and to use his speech for a blessing.

Philippians is a very encouraging and uplifting letter. Generally speaking, it is written to exhort the church at Philippi to press on in faithfulness to Christ, love for one another, and in the truth of the Gospel they received from Paul.

Christians who have genuine faith will demonstrate their right relationship with God through observable works of obedience.

Christians honor and love every individual because God's mercy toward us makes us free to care for others without distinction or partiality.

Genuine Christians are transformed by the Word of God to do what it commands.

Faith sees the purpose of trial, and delights in the spiritual maturity and godly wisdom that are gained through depending on God in times of testing.

Having been saved by God's grace through faith in Christ, all Christians have been commanded by Jesus to make disciples until he returns. This happens through the means of declaring the gospel, inviting the lost to believe, baptizing the...