That is a big list for us to do and remember as we live our lives trying to be like Christ. Be on guard: We need to know God’s word and understand that it is there for us to learn and grow. Satan will even use it to trip us up and keep us from doing God’s will. He feeds off of our physical desires, so we must stay focused and ready.
Stand firm in the faith: We must know in all things good or bad God is God and we are not. He knows everything and we need to develop our faith so it is strong like Daniels and Abrahams then nothing will keep us from doing what is right.
Be courageous: We are to be bold and live out our faith because we are the people that plant seeds and water so everyone can know the Lord.
Be strong: It will be hard work and constant study to know all that God wants. Jesus used God’s word to stop the devil and we must be strong in the hard times and know the word.
And do everything with love: We must remember people will be hurting and wondering and until they are seeking the Lord they will only see and understand our love we show to them. We can’t live in judgment of all people, but we can live in love because love can move mountains and penetrate people’s hearts.
This list is very important as we continue to grow and win people for Christ. I say never be satisfied with what you know and how you live. We must continue to ask, seek and knock so we can be the best we can be and that we make sure we are living by the list Paul gave to the church in Corinth. In my words; be ready, don’t waiver, be bold, work out, and love God and people. Amen