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You will be loved by the King!

There is so much deception, lying and word-smithing today that most people have stopped trusting in others. The bedrock of trust is integrity of character. You simply  can’t trust one who says one thing, but does another. Proverbs 16:13 (CEB) says: “Kings favor those with righteous lips; they love words of integrity”.

Proverbs 16:13 in the ESV says it this way: “Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right”. Notice that Kings, or those in authority appreciate integrity. They appreciate those who speak with honesty and what is right. Don’t allow anyone to deceive you into thinking that dishonesty and lying is the way to go. It might get you by in the short-run, but in the long-run, you will be found out and it can lead you to ruin. Be the one who walks in integrity, and even if it costs you in the short-run, God will vindicate you in the long-run. Always  remember, Jesus is the TRUTH, so walk in truth and in integrity. You will be loved by the King!

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Do you know about this incredible throne?

We all need grace in our lives. We all make mistakes, or simply “blow it” at times. It’s at times like this that we need to remember the throne of grace. Many Christians do not know this, but we have the right and privilege to approach the throne of grace with confidence and without fear. When we do so, we will receive mercy for our failures and shortcomings. Not only that, but His mercy will also be available and present at the right time and moment. Hebrews 4:16 (AMP) says: “Therefore let us [with privilege] approach the throne of grace [that is, the throne of God’s gracious favor] with confidence and without fear, so that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find [His amazing] grace to help in time of need [an appropriate blessing, coming just at the right moment]” Are you availing yourself of this grace, or are you too busy beating yourself up, not realizing that God’s throne of grace is available?