DEALING WITH CHARACTER FLAWS

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John 15:5 KJV

[5] I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.


Do you know that no man is perfect? Everyone you see and respect has something they need to work on. No one is self sufficient. We’re made to be totally dependent on God. We can of ourselves do nothing. That is why we are referred to as branches and Jesus, the vine. We draw strength from Him. It is not only perfect people that identifies with Jesus. They are imperfect people that are willing to be made by Him. The same way He said to the fishermen, follow me and I will make you fishers of men, He’s willing to make us who He wants us to be. We’re all work in progress in the hands of God but we have to be willing to allow ourselves to be molded so that we can be fit for the Master’s use. You may have issues with anger, stubbornness, pride, lying, cheating, jealousy, masturbation, greed e.t.c, it is not a criteria not to be used or discarded by the Lord. When we abide in Him and He abides in us, we become like Him. When a leaf attaches itself  to soap, the leaf becomes soap. People took knowledge of the disciples that they had been with Jesus based on what they saw in them. As we stay with Him, let us work on our limitations. Let every man work out his salvation with fear and trembling. There is nothing hidden before the Lord and there is nothing the Lord can not do. Anointing, position or prosperity can not cover character flaws. Time does not take care of them either, they need to be deliberately worked on. His grace is available to help us as we stay close to Him and to His Word. When a branch is detached from the vine, it still looks fresh and good but it’s only a matter of time before it dries up. Ensure you stay connected to Jesus, that way you will be productive and also fulfill your divine purpose. You will bear much fruit in Jesus name.

Shalom

Folake Olukoyede 

Comments

  1. Unknown21 April 2021 at 13:11

    True talk we all have our strength and weakness God help us all to identity and make correction

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  2. Unknown23 April 2021 at 02:27

    Good. May His grace, mercies and love continue to guide us in all our ways. Amen.

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  3. Hembe FRANCESCA25 April 2021 at 13:01

    Pray the good LORD bless HIS words in us Amen. Thank you ma!

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