Weapons Power By Choice
Watchmen Nee states:
If God dares to entrust His authority to man, then we can dare to obey. Whether
the one in authority (power) is right or wrong does not concern us. The obedient
one needs only to obey. The Lord will not hold us responsible for any mistaken
obedience, rather He will hold the delegated authority (power) responsible for
his erroneous act, he states, "We should not be occupied with right or
wrong, good or evil; rather should we know who is the authority (power) above
us"
Choose to be humble! "God resists the proud, but
gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil,
and he will flee from you" (James 4:6-7.
Choose to be weak!
"The meek are blessed, for they will inherit the earth"
(Matthew 5:5).
Choose to die daily! "If any man will come after
Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke
9:23).
Choose to submit ! " Everyone must submit
himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that
which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by
God" Romans 13:1-2)
Choose to set an example! “But set Christ apart as
Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks
about the hope you possess” (1 Peter 3:15). 1 Corinthians 11:1 and 1
Thessalonians 1:6
Choose to be compassionate For I was hungry, and you
gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger
and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you
took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.' Mat 25:35-40 35
Choose to give to others, and God will give to you.
Indeed, you will receive a full measure, a generous helping, poured into your
hands--all that you can hold. The measure you use for others is the one that God
will use for you." Luke 6:38
Choose to proclaim “You are awesome, O God, in your
sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be
to God! Psalm 68:33-35
Choose to be Forgiving Lu 23:34 not hold grudges
Choose to be Gentle Isa 40:11; Php 4:5 show
gentleness to others
Choose to be Kind (many) show kindness to others
Choose to be Childlike Spirit Mt 18:34 maintain our
enthusiasm
Choose to be Benevolent Mt 4:23-4; Ac 10:38 be
generous to others
Choose to be Humble Lu 22:27; Php 2:8
Choose to be Patient, perseverant Mt 27:14; James
1:3,12 show patience for others
Choose to be Joyful John 15:11; 17:13 enjoy His
creations
Choose to Love John 13:1; 15:13 appreciate His
peoples
Choose grace Psa 94:11; James 4:6 minimize crudeness
Choose to be meekness Mt 11:29 not be pushy
Choose to teach Mt 7:28; John 7:16; Mr 4:2; 2Jo 1:9
share our insights
Choose to be compassionate Job 29:13; Isa 40:11; Lu
19:41 feel others' pain
Choose to be helpful Mt 25:35; Lu 10:34 assist others
Choose to be good Mt 19:16 do the right thing
Choose not to swear, malign James 1:26 don't verbally
hurt others
Choose to be faithful 1Th 5:24; Mat 17:19; 1 Cor 12:9
maintain our Faith
Choose to be harmless Heb 7:26 not hurt anyone /
anything
Choose to be zealous Lu 2:49; John 2:17 8:29 maintain
our enthusiasm
Choose to be be a good example 1 Pet 2:21-2; 1 Pet
2:12,15,17 let people see your Walk
Choose to avoid anger James 1:19 try to maintain
calmness
Choose to act in a Christian manner! James 1:22
Choose to be Merciful Heb 2:17;
Job 30:18 In his great power God becomes like
clothing to me ; he binds me like the neck of my garment.
Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness
of the kingdoms under the whole heaven will be handed over to the saints, the
people of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all
rulers will worship and obey him.'
Micah 3:8 But as for me, I am filled with power, with
the Spirit of the LORD, and with justice and might, to declare to Jacob his
transgression, to
Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, "This is the
word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,'
says the LORD Almighty.
Matthew 3:11 "I baptize you with water for
repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose
sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with
fire.
Matthew 22:29 Jesus replied, "You are in error
because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.
Mark 1:7 And this was his message: "After me
will come one more powerful than I, the thongs of whose sandals I am not worthy
to stoop down and untie.
Mark 12:24 Jesus replied, "Are you not in error
because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God?
Luke 3:16 John answered them all, "I baptize you
with water. But one more powerful than I will come, the thongs of whose sandals
I am not worthy to untie. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with
fire.
Luke 4:36 All the people were amazed and said to each
other, "What is this teaching? With authority and power he gives orders to
evil spirits and they come out!"
Luke 5:17
One day as he was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law, who had come from
every
Luke 6:19 and the people all tried to touch him,
because power was coming from him and healing them all.
Luke 9:1 When Jesus had called the Twelve together,
he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,
Luke 24:49 I am going to send you what my Father has
promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on
high."
Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy
Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Acts 3:12 When Peter saw this, he said to them:
"Men of Israel, why does this surprise you? Why do you stare at us as if by
our own power or godliness we had made this man walk?
Acts 4:7 They had Peter and John brought before them
and began to question them: "By what power or what name did you do
this?"
Acts 10:38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with
the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who
were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.
Romans 15:19 by the power of signs and miracles,
through the power of the Spirit. So from
1 Corinthians 2:4 My message and my preaching were
not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit's
power,
1 Corinthians 2:5 so that your faith might not rest
on men's wisdom, but on God's power.
1 Corinthians 4:20 For the
1 Corinthians 12:10 to another miraculous powers, to
another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking
in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of
tongues.
2 Corinthians 10:4 The weapons we fight with are not
the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish
strongholds.
Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at
work within us,
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in
his mighty power.
Colossians 2:10 and you have been given fullness in
Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you
not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep
conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of
timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying
its power. Have nothing to do with them.
1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, he should do it as one
speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the
strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus
Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.