Psalms 18:20-27 As disciples of Jesus, we have 2 kinds of righteousness. One is often called "imputed righteousness." The other kind of righteousness involves being righteous by doing righteous things.
In the sermon on the mount, Jesus told his disciples to “Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” We did this by being salt and light.
When God looks at the church, does He see lots of activity, but with no particular mission? According to the Gospels, the church's mission is very clear.
The goal of the Holy Spirit in producing His "fruit' within us is not just to make us different inside, but also to make us different outside as well. So how do we put the "fruit of the Spirit” into action?
In spite of the devastation of the city of Jerusalem, the author of Lamentations declares that God is "faithful." Why? Because he had kept His word - always!