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Envy
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John      Piper
“What is sin?
It is the glory of God not honored.
The holiness of God not reverenced.
The greatness of God not admired.
The power of God not praised.
The truth of God not sought.
The wisdom of God not esteemed.
The beauty of God not treasured.
The goodness of God not savored.
The faithfulness of God not trusted.
The commandments of God not obeyed.
The justice of God not respected.
The wrath of God not feared.
The grace of God not cherished.
The presence of God not prized.
The person of God not loved.
That is sin.”
John Piper

“The time of youth is the prime time in anyone’s life. It is a great privilege to be young. Many old people do envy the youth. They wish they could return to being young again; and that is why they try to do whatever they can, to look young. Unfortunately, being young comes only once in a lifetime. No one can be young more than once. As a lady, you cannot be 'sweet sixteen' more than once. Once you pass the age of sixteen, it is clear that you can never be sixteen again. However, the time of youth is also the period of making choices. And the choices at this prime time of life are such that make indelible marks on one’s life and destiny. There is a battle going on in this world concerning young people and it is all about influencing their choices. Choices that will mark your life out for greatness and”
Gbile Akanni, Battle for the Young

“d. It is necessary to know God’s will because only those who do the will of God will live forever and actually experience eternal life. They are the ones that are really the children of God; they are the ones who will go to heaven.
1Jn.2:17; Rom. 8:14; Matt. 7: 21”
Gbile Akanni, Knowing God's Will

“It then becomes important for you as a child of God to find out His will concerning every matter in your life and do it. It is only then you will see and experience God at work in your life.”
Gbile Akanni, Knowing God's Will

“Because He loves us and will not want us to go our own way and be lost, the Lord may allow painful experiences to come our way in order to lead us into His will.”
Gbile Akanni, Knowing God's Will

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