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Friday, February 09, 2007

Here is how to get saved
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Behold now is the... time; behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2).

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved," Romans 10:13.

Seek and you shall find

And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life John 3:16

He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. John 3:36

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.Romans 5:8

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God Romans 3:23

For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Ecclesiastes 7:20

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away Isaiah 64:6

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.1 John 1:8

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. Romans 14:12

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.Proverbs 14:12

Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.1 John 4:10

Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father Galatians 1:4

For there is one God, and one mediator between God and man, the man, Christ Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5

For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.Luke 19:10

Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved Acts 4:12

There is only one way to God and it is through Jesus Christ-- He alone paid the price for our sins.

Jesus said.. I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh to the Father, but by me John 14:6

you do not earn salvation by your good works. Salvation is a gift from God that we cannot earn.

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble: and he knoweth them that trust in him.in him.Nahum 1:7

And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.Daniel 12:2

For we walk by faith, not sight.2 Corinthians 5:7

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things are past away; behold, all things are become new.2 Corinthians 5:17

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth forever.1 John 2:16-17

Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22

Seek ye the Lord while He may be found, call ye upon Him while He is near Isaiah 55:6

Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us (Titus 3:5)

For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God (1 Peter 3:18)

Believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins and ask Him to be your Savior. "As many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name" (John 1:12).

God is a God of judgment. The Bible says that the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth. Every secret thing will be brought to light. There is a day of judgment coming. That has not changed.

God gives us all a option to either have eternal life in Heaven or eternal life in the lake of fire.The lake of fire is where satan and all of those who rejected salvation through Jesus Christ will be put forever and ever for eternity.

What will happen when Christ comes? Sin, suffering, and death will be eliminated. Peace will be established on the earth. When Christ comes, the Kingdom of God will triumph!

Something else that hasn't changed is the Word of God. "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the Word of our God shall stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8). The Word of God is unchanging.

And human nature doesn't change. Jeremiah said, "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked" (Jeremiah 17:9).

We're all sinners--sinners by birth, sinners by choice, sinners by practice. We cannot be reconciled to God; we cannot go to heaven, unless our sins are forgiven.

God has never promised us tomorrow. The Bible implores, Boast not thyself of tomorrow... now is the day of salvation(Proverbs 27:1a; 2 Corinthians 6:2b)

Be ready! For what? It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment(Hebrews 9:27). The only preparation for tomorrow is the right use of today.

There is only one way, one door through which we can enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.John 10:9

Hell is no joke. Jesus Himself warns that Hell is a furnace of fire where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth a real place where one will be just as aware of his surroundings as he was on earth (Matthew 13:42)

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel." - Mark 1:15

Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish"(Luke 13:3)"God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all"(1 John 1:5)

Jesus and the New Testament writers use every image in their power to tell us that Hell is real, terrible, something to be feared and avoided at all costs. Never forget that the talk about outer darkness and the lake of fire came from Jesus, who died to save us.

The most frightening thing about Hell is that it is spiritual separation from God, moral remorse, the consciousness that one deserves what he is getting. Hell is total separation from the love, joy, and peace that come from God.

Jesus said,"Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God"(John 3:3)

Just as all of us became citizens of an earthly kingdom through birth, so we must be born into the kingdom of God.

God's Kingdom Is Entered by Spiritual Birth

What hope do we have? Where can we find escape from the hot fires of hell? Only in Jesus.

In hell, there is no beauty, no happiness, no light ... only darkness, pain, and destruction forever.

Many people are in hell for eternity because they put God off one day at a time.

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.2 Peter 3:2-4

Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.John 20:29

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.Proverbs 3:4-6

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.1 Corinthians 1:18

The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.They are corrupt,they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. Psalm 14:1

A FOOL is a person that lives there life like they will never stand before God in judgment

God has not only created the sun, moon, and stars--He has created you with a never-dying spirit and soul. The day is coming when our lives on earth will be over and "every one of us shall give account of himself to God

All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.John 1:3

By Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth.Colossians
ans 1:16

Are you ready to meet your Creator? You will be, if you come to Him as a lost sinner

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation."(Romans 10:9-10)

To receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, simply do as the Bible tells us in Romans 10:9-10 above...believe in Him with your heart, and confess Him as Lord with your mouth. You can say this prayer or one similar for your confession..par
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe that You died for my sins, and God raised You from the dead. I want to turn from my sins. I now invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as Lord and Savior. In Your name, amen.

But you may be thinking, there is no example in the Bible of a 'sinner's prayer'. True, but we are told to "confess with our mouth" (Romans 10:9a) because the verbal confession produces salvation (Romans 10:10b). That's why any verbal confession to Him is heard, and why I said above "or one similar". But, heartfelt belief must also accompany the verbal confession (Romans 10:9b) because heartfelt belief produces righteousness (Romans 10:10a). Our outward confession is a product of our inward belief. One can use any prayer they want for their confession, I only offer an example. But if you don't mean it with your heart, He knows.

Remember the thief on the cross? He simply confessed Him as Lord and asked the Lord to remember him when He came into His Kingdom (Luke 23:42). That was his verbal confession which the Lord knew he meant with his heart.

This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof from such turn away.2 Timothy 3:1-5

But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be Matthew 24:37

Jesus Christ is going to Return to earth from Heaven someday and that time seems to be very very near.

True happiness and peace come through God

God is so awesome

Jesus makes a difference in the home life

A family that prays together stays together

When people tell you that the Gospel is old fashioned, remember that God does not change and neither does His word.

Sadly many people have no foundation in the word of God they are hurting inside

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness 2 Timothy 3:16

When Jesus Christ was asked what the signs of His second coming would be, He replied, "Ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars ... and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows" Matthew 24:6-8

the Bible is not merely a book of information or opinion, but a book of revelation. The Bible does not record man's thoughts. It records God's thoughts The Bible's authority comes from itsauthor--God.

Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved" Acts 16:31

God uses the spirit He has put inside us to reveal the darkness of our sin and produce a sense of our need of salvation and a relationship with the One who has created us. For this to happen, our sins must be washed away.

Have you ever considered the future of your eternal soul? We are all on our way to eternity. As sinners we are deserving of eternal judgment in hell. But God, in His infinite love and grace, has provided the way of salvation through Jesus Christ, His only Son, who died for our sins and rose again.

Good" people do not go to heaven, because in God's sight, none of us are good enough . Only people who admit they are sinners and trust Christ as their personal Saviour will go to heaven.

Perhaps you will say,"I have partied too much. How do I know if Jesus will receive a sinner like me?" Jesus said, "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out John 6:37

The Heavenly Father is waiting with open arms to welcome every sinner who turns from his sins to God and trusts Jesus Christ as his Saviour.

Maybe sometimes it seems that the people who are doing the most bad things are the ones having the most fun. Don't be tricked by such thoughts Sin is like a fishing lure--it may look great on the outside, but there's a hook on the inside! Sin will hook you and lead you further and further away from God until your heart has become "hardened through the deceitfulness of sin

To repent is to change your mind--to agree with God that you are a sinner and cannot save yourself.

He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy Proverbs 28:13

If you want to be saved, God will save you!

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear Isaiah 59:1

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved Acts 2:21

Though we are saved by grace, we must not try to use that as a license for sin

Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand repent ye, and believe the gospel Mark 1:14 1:15

And they went out, and preached that men should repent.Mark 6:12

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Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?Romans 2:4

For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death.2 Corinthians 7:10

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us,^] not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance..2 Peter 3:9

in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth2 Timothy 2:25

Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.Acts 5:31

Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God. Hebrews 6:1

Beware of False teachers who would tell you that living a holy life isn't necessary

There are no closed doors or dark rooms that God can't see through. He sees your sins but is just to forgive them if you repent. He loves a repentance heart. Just don't stay in your sins.

Transform from your old ways into the ways of Christ by renewing your mind daily to the ways of the Lord. Wake up with God, pray, study your word and live it out.

Do no be like the world and its ways but be different. You were meant to be set apart and different so that when the world sees you, it will know that you are not like it.

God's way is not our way and his thinking is not our thinking. If he thought or did a we do , we would really be messed up.

Starting today, give yourself, fully and truthfully over to Christ. Repent for you sins and strive to live holy and pleasing unto Him

Do not Place your Hearts Desire in this World,and in your Material Possessions. Place your Hearts Desire in Almighty God, and the Heavenly Kingdom!

Don't get caught in the worthless things of this world. There is nothing that can compare to living for Jesus and all the blessings He gives.

Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Colossians 3:2

while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:18

when i received Jesus as my saviour. GOD made me His child and gave me eternal life.

When Jesus saves you, God puts a desire in you to hear His Word preached & to read His words-the Holy bible.

Jesus said few will find the way into heaven.. this is not only because of false teachers, but also because few search for the truth. Do not be one of the many who follow the path of destruction.

we will live for eternity either with God or without God. Living with God will be the greatest thing we can ever imagine while living without God is going to be worse than we can ever imagine.

Jesus loves you so much and can save you too!!

Email me and let me know if you got saved.

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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Signs of the Times
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Signs of the Times
How may we know when we have reached the very last days of earth's history? Does the Bible clearly describe the world and its people in the last generation?

Strife between capital and labor is a sign of Jesus' second coming.

Answer: Yes, indeed it does. Look at the following specific signs of the last days. You will be amazed. And these are just a few of many, many positive signs that show we are in the closing days of earth's history.
A. Capital-labor troubles
"The hire of the labourers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord." "Be ... patient; ... for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh." James 5:4, 8.
Trouble between capital and labor is predicted for the last days. For fulfillment, consult your newspaper.

B. Wars and commotions
"But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass." Luke 21:9.
Wars and the ravages of civil distress are affecting thousands worldwide. Only Jesus' soon coming will bring an end to the pain and destruction of war.

Fear and dread of the future are signs of Jesus' return.
C. Unrest, fear, and upheaval
"And there shall be ... upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; ... Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth." Luke 21:25, 26.
This sounds strangely like an editorial from a current newspaper--a perfect picture of the world today--and there is a reason: We are the people of the very last days of earth's history. The tense atmosphere present in the world today should not surprise us. Christ foretold it. It should convince us that His coming is near.

D. Increase of knowledge
"Even to the time of the end ... knowledge shall be increased." Daniel 12:4.
The Information Age makes this one all too obvious. Even the most skeptical mind must admit that this sign is fulfilled. Knowledge is exploding in all directions. It is said that 80?percent of the world's total knowledge has been brought forth in the last decade and that 90?percent of all the scientists who have ever lived are alive today.

E. Scoffers and religious skeptics who turn away from Bible truth
"There shall come in the last days scoffers." 2 Peter 3:3. "They will not endure sound doctrine; ... And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables." 2 Timothy 4:3, 4.
It is not difficult to find scoffers today in fulfillment of this prophecy. Even religious leaders are denying the plain Bible teachings of Creation, the Flood, the divinity of Christ, the second coming of Christ, and many other vital Bible truths. Psychiatry and the traditions of pseudo-intellectuals have replaced the Bible in many religious circles. Secular educators teach our youth to scoff at the Bible record of these great truths and substitute evolution and other man-made, false teachings for the plain, simple facts of God's Holy Word. A recent poll discovered that only two percent of American student ministers believe in the literal second coming of Christ.

An epidemic of pornography, crime, illegal drugs, and moral degeneracy is threatening to overwhelm us.
F. Moral degeneracy--decline of spirituality
"In the last days ... men shall be lovers of their own selves, ... Without natural affection, ... incontinent, ... despisers of those that are good, ... Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." 2 Timothy 3:1-5.
America is in the midst of a tremendous crisis. People from all walks of life are saying so. Suicide is becoming a popular solution to human problems. Divorce rates are climbing wildly, with nearly one marriage in two ending in the divorce court. The current immoral generation--with its obsession with sex and filth, with its increasing church membership but decreasing true spirituality--is plain and positive fulfillment of God's Word. For a real shock, see how many of the last-day sins listed in 2 Timothy 3:1-5 you can find depicted in any issue of your Sunday newspaper. Nothing short of the coming of the Lord will stem the tide of evil that is now engulfing the world.

"In the last days men shall be lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God." 2 Timothy 3:1-4.
G. Craze for pleasure
"In the last days ... men shall be ... lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God." 2 Timothy 3:1-4.
The world has gone crazy for pleasure. Only a small percentage of the citizens of our large cities attend church services regularly, but they jam pleasure resorts by the thousands. America is spending billions each year for pleasure and only "peanuts" (in comparison) for God. Pleasure-mad Americans waste billions of hours in front of the TV set in direct fulfillment of 2 Timothy 3:4.

H. Increasing lawlessness, bloody crimes, and violence
"Iniquity shall abound." Matthew 24:12. "Evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse." 2 Timothy 3:13. "The land is full of bloody crimes, and the city is full of violence." Ezekiel 7:23.
It is all too obvious that this sign is fulfilled. Crime and lawlessness are increasing with shocking rapidity. Most people in large cities do not answer their doorbells after dark. The wisest statesmen of our time are concerned for the survival of civilization because crime sweeps forward seemingly beyond control.

I. Destructive earthquakes, storms, and famines
"And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences." Luke 21:11.
Earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, etc. are increasing at an unprecedented rate. One-third of the people of the world are hungry, and thousands die daily of starvation. All these things are further proof that we live in earth's last hours.

J. A special message to the world in the very last days
"This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14.
The great, solemn, last warning message of Christ's second coming is now being presented in more than 900 languages and dialects. Nearly 95 percent of the world's population has access to this message. Before Jesus' second coming, every person in the world will be warned of His soon return. People will be lost only if they reject the warning message.

Reliance on psychics, channelers, and spiritualists is evidence that we are living in the last days.
K. A turning to spiritism
"In the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits." 1 Timothy 4:1. "They are the spirits of devils." Revelation 16:14.
People today, including a vast number of the heads of nations, seek counsel from psychics, channelers, and spiritualists. Spiritism has invaded the churches, as well, with the false teaching of the immortality of the soul. The Bible teaches that the dead are dead.

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

The Harvest
Category: Religion and Philosophy

The Harvest

There was once a spider who lived in a cornfield. He was a big spider and he had spun a beautiful web between the corn stalks. He got fat eating all the bugs that would get caught in his web. He liked his home and planned to stay there for the rest of his life.

One day the spider caught a little bug in his web, and just as the spider was about to eat him, the bug said, "If you let me go I will tell you something important that will save your life." The spider paused for a moment and listened because he was amused. "You better get out of this cornfield," the little bug said, "The harvest is coming!"

The spider smiled and said, "What is this harvest you are talking about? I think you are just telling me a story." But the little bug said, "Oh no, it is true. The owner of this field is coming to harvest it soon. All the stalks will be knocked down and the corn will be gathered up. You will be killed by the giant machines if you stay here."

The spider said, "I don't believe in harvests and giant machines that knock down corn stalks. How can you prove this?" The little bug continued, "Just look at the corn. See how it is planted in rows? It proves this field was created by an intelligent designer." The spider laughed and mockingly said, "This field has evolved and has nothing to do with a creator. Corn always grows that way." The bug went on to explain, "Oh no. This field belongs to the owner who planted it, and the harvest is coming soon." The spider grinned and said to the little bug, "I don't believe you," and then the spider ate the little bug for lunch.

A few days later, the spider was laughing about the story the little bug had told him. He thought to himself, "A harvest! What a silly idea. I have lived here all of my life and nothing has ever disturbed me. I have been here since these stalks were just a foot off the ground, and I'll be here for the rest of my life, because nothing is ever going to change in this field. Life is good, and I have it made."

The next day was a beautiful sunny day in the cornfield. The sky above was clear and there was no wind at all. That afternoon as the spider was about to take a nap, he noticed some thick dusty clouds moving toward him. He could hear the roar of a great engine and he said to himself, "I wonder what that could be?"

"In the last days mockers will come, following their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of His coming?'"
2 Peter 3:3-4

"The Lord is not slow concerning His promise, as some count slowness, but He is patient toward you, not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance."
2 Peter 3:9

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Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Scars from the past
Category: Religion and Philosophy

Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida. A little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went. He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.

Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal, and, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved. The newspaper reporter who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."

You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. No, not from an alligator, or anything quite so dramatic. But the scars of a painful past, Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle, He's been there holding on to you. The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not - let you go.

Please pass this on to those you love. God has blessed you, so that you can be a blessing to others. You just never know where a person is in his/her life and what they are going through. That is why it is soooo important that we are not selfish to receive the blessings of these messages without forwarding them to someone else.