Faith Community Podcast Amos Johnson Jr, PhD

Marriage is something that two people can only experience while on earth, because once we go to heaven we won’t be married to our spouse anymore. So, there must be something very important God wants us to experience in marriage while we’re here on this planet. Let's walk through scripture to discover what is the main purpose of marriage. 
 

Your success is not based on hard work, your work ethic, or any other form of effort, but is based on receiving wisdom from God. God's wisdom provides you with the needed insight to succeed at your calling. Without His wisdom you are just spinning your wheel. Let's discover how to receive the wisdom you need for your calling.

Attendees discussed the challenges of adapting to different work environments and personalities, with a focus on the importance of open communication and understanding each other's expectations. They also explored the concept of salvation and the role of faith in personal and professional endeavors, emphasizing the need for discipline, prioritization, and commitment. Lastly, they delved into the concept of accountability in personal relationships, the importance of community, and the plans for a ministry school and additional fellowship opportunities.

God has given you a calling for which He desires you to succeed at. However, as much as God desires for you to succeed, Satan desires for you to fail. Therefore, Satan will send many attacks your way that are designed to stop your calling and/or are fashioned to tempt you to give up. A major way we can stop his attacks is to put on the full armor of God. This is practically done by living a life following the ways of God. While living “right” doesn’t save us, it can offer protection against the attacks of Satan.

Many of us are trying to make success happen in our calling. However, God has not called us to make success happen, but to receive success in our calling. Let's learn three baby steps to receive success.

Paul grapples with the human condition of struggling with sin despite recognizing the goodness of the law. He reflects on his life before becoming a Christian, acknowledging that while the law is spiritual and good, the true issue lies within human nature, which is enslaved by sin. Paul describes this internal conflict, noting that even when he desires to do what is right, he often ends up doing what he hates, demonstrating the pervasive power of sin within him. Sin is like a parasite that controls his will. He highlights the misery of wanting to obey God's law but feeling powerless against his sinful nature. Paul emphasizes that this struggle persists in all humans, regardless of their knowledge of right and wrong, and underscores the importance of spiritual renewal. He concludes by pointing to Jesus Christ as the answer to overcoming sin's dominance.