But when the young man heard that,

he went away much cast down, for he has a great deal of property.

(Matthew 19:22)

Therefore, stand in awe of the Lord, and serve him faithfully and loyally... However, if you find it obnoxious to serve the Lord, choose today whom you will serve... as for me an my house, we will serve the Lord.

(Joshua 24:14-15)

Our trials

can be our greatest assets.

Our privileges

can turn out to be our worst enemies.

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"True instruction was in his mouth

and no wrong was upon his lips.

In peace

and uprightness

he walked with me,

and many did he turn from guilt." †

Could your life and work

for Christ

be characterized in this way?

†  Malachi 2:6