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What are the principles of faithfulness the Lord Jesus Christ was teaching His apostles, His disciples here?

April 26, 2017apostles disciples faithfulness jesus christ Lord Principles Teaching

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What are the principles of faithfulness the Lord Jesus Christ was teaching His apostles, His disciples here?

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First of all the Lord Jesus Christ was teaching them that true faithfulness requires that a servant has a totally humble submissive spirit. This is amplified to us first in Ephesians 2:8 where we are told; 8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Only by Gods grace are we given faith which enables us to be faithful. And James 4:6ff tells us what we must do to receive grace; 6. But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth (is against orderly arranging the life of) the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. We must humble ourselves to receive Gods grace. How do we allow ourselves to be humbled? Verse 7 tells us; 7. Submit (the orderly arrangement of) yourselves therefore to God. Resist (standing against) the devil, and he will flee from you. And then verses 8ff tells us exactly how to submit; 8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and