JOHN SHIRK – To be longsuffering is to be able to endure wrongs or difficulties. Another word in the Bible with similar characteristics is patience. When someone is insulting us […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be contrite is to feel or show sorrow and remorse for a sin. This is a humble disposition before God. The Bible tells us that God […]
JOHN SHIRK – One meaning of the word, “Undivided” is to be concentrated on one object. To have an undivided heart toward God is to have our thoughts and affections […]
JOHN SHIRK – One definition of sympathy is to have feelings or impulses of compassion. Sympathy reaches out to a hurting or grieving person with a tender heart. We don’t […]
JOHN SHIRK – Trust can be described as relying on integrity, strength, ability, or certainty of a person or thing. When we cross a bridge in our vehicle, we are […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be available is to be ready for immediate use. In our relationship with God, there are times when He is going to call us to do […]
JOHN SHIRK – Chastity is defined as moral purity. This virtue is often put into the context of abstaining from sex outside of marriage. First Thessalonians 4:3 tells us that […]
JOHN SHIRK – Goodness is defined by moral excellence or virtue. Goodness is listed in the Bible as one of the ingredients of the fruit of the Spirit. Goodness is […]
JOHN SHIRK – Hebrews 11 offers some simple definitions of faith for us to consider. Verse 1 says, “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain […]
JOHN SHIRK – To be righteous is to be morally upright. The human race, however, has a significant problem. Romans 3:10 tells us “there is no one righteous, not even […]
JOHN SHIRK – Friendliness can be described as showing kindly interest and goodwill. Being warm and comforting. A genuine friendly person is the kind of person we like to be […]