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We must train ourselves to stop desiring evil things, to take the path that leads away from temptation, and to prioritize what is beneficial. We all have the same access to God and the same opportunity to walk in holiness, but the direction of our lives is shaped by what we truly desire. If we keep craving what is evil, we’ll drift toward destruction - but if we train ourselves to desire what is good, we’ll walk in the strength and freedom God provides. Maturity isn’t about mere rule-following; it’s about loving what is good and reflecting God’s character.1 Corinthians 10------------------------Website: https://www.hopevalley.church/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopevalley4sqInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopevalley.church/

Spiritual gifts and the work of the Holy Spirit are meant to strengthen the church and honor Christ. So, we should not let pride, ego, or a desire for excitement guide how we do church. When the Holy Spirit moves through others in the church, it can be powerful and emotional, but our goal should not be the feeling itself. Instead, we should focus on glorifying Christ and serving one another in a way that is orderly and guided by the Holy Spirit.

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Spiritual gifts are amazing - they show God’s supernatural power in our lives. We should seek them and be ready to use them when we come together. But above all, they are meant to bless and strengthen each other. If we chase after them just because they seem exciting or feel good, our focus is wrong. Most importantly, we should desire what God wants - for us to be a blessing to one another by sharing His Spirit.

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God has given each one of us unique gifts for the good of the whole church. The Holy Spirit distributes these gifts intentionally, ensuring that no one can do everything and no one is left without purpose. God designed this diversity so that we would rely on one another, honor one another, and work together in unity. Therefore we must approach the Gifts of the Spirit with both urgency and humility.

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When we are looking with natural eyes, it’s easy to be self-centered, judgmental, and dismissive of other people. We overvalue our desires and undervalue relationship and reconciliation. But when we see with spiritual eyes, we see ourselves, our lives, and other people in a way that motivates us toward reconciliation and relationship. This is the work that is closest to the heart of God. It was the work of Jesus on the cross. And it is the work He has given to every person who belongs to Him.Connect with us at hopevalley.church

One of the biggest problems in our lives is our lack of insight, both externally and internally. We don’t understand what’s really going on around us and we don’t understand what’s really going on inside of us. By giving us a greater awareness of the truth, a more honest inventory of ourselves, and revealing the larger picture of God’s plan, the Holy Spirit prepares us to live in the power and truth of God.

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All the good things that Jesus has done for us, are made real and tangible in our lives through the presence of the Holy Spirit in us. Therefore the gift of the Holy Spirit is not something we should receive lightly or undervalue. Instead, we should receive the Holy Spirit as the proof of God’s love for us and the motivation to forsake sin and pursue holiness.

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Jesus is life. Not just a newer or better life. He is life itself. So we must learn to set our dreams and desires beyond our present lives, and focus on the bigger picture of what it means to be “in Christ.” While we wait to experience all that God has promised, we can draw from the power of Christ’s resurrection in the living of our daily lives, when we orient ourselves to the bigger picture of what God has called us to and designed us for.

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If we are going to follow Christ as our Head, then we have to let Him teach us a new way to think. In order to do that, we have to stop trusting in our own understanding and submit to the Holy Spirit, asking Him to teach us and instruct us in the wisdom of God. This comes through conscious and willful surrender, study of the scripture, prayer, and receiving Godly counsel from others who are doing the same.

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Christ alone is the foundation of the Church, and He alone must be the source of identity and purpose in the life of a Christian. When we lose sight of Christ, replace Him or add to Him, we lose our connection to His sustaining power and we lose connection to one another in the Church. But when we submit first to Christ and identify together with Him, we can build a healthy Church family that accomplishes God’s purpose, in each of us personally and in all of us corporately.Connect with us athopevalley.church