It is with great joy in the Lord, our saviour, and redeemer, who is the giver of life and all good things who has blessed us beyond our expectations, uplifted us beyond every reproach of the enemies, and has given us victory by his right hand which is Power, we welcome you our esteemed, distinguished SteemChurch parishioners, invited guests as well as new comers who have just joined this great community, the first Church of the BlockChain;the founder of the Church @sirknight, the college of Apostles' and the entire welfare committee of SteemChurch welcomes you all to this grand family of love, care, compassionate community, men and women of virtues, filled with young, vibrant people and faithfuls whose mandate is to continue to promote the gospel of Christ, giving true, deep and depper meaning to the lives of the people and the entire humanity.
We kindly implore you to go through the Bulletin which is a weekly publication of this great Church, and you are assured that God's blessings, undeniable favours and inestimable grace is upon you, all through the week as you go about your daily task; remember, love God, love your neighbour and love yourself, live for others, be selfless in service so that Christ may live in you.
VIRTIOUSNESS
The word virtiousness means to have or show virtue, while virtue is moral goodness or excellence. Virtiousness centres on while morality stresses on integrity. Virtousness also deals on chastity, which is purity or non-defilement with any form of sexual immorality.
Virtousness is also a product of goodness. Little wonder it is called moral goodness or integrity. Dear, as good as morality, it is not what makes you a child lf God. Thus, living a life of morality and integrity is not a substitute for Christianity.
However, it is imperative to note that as a child of God, the place of morality and integrity cannot be ruled out.The point being made is that morality does not qualify or make you a Christian, but as a christian; you need to exhibit the fruit of morality and integrity.
Honey, the preaching of the wonders of grace grace, does not undermine the fact that will must live morally and with integrity. There is no dispute that grace has to do with the extravagant mercies of God towards us irrespective of all our sins and wrongs. Now does grace now give us the license to live immoral lives?. Thus in reacting to this, Apostle Paul was quick to say: What shall we say then? shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Romans 6 :1
Sweetheart, he was simply asking that should
we begin to live immoral lives (a life without virtue), because His mercy is always available to pardon us? However, he was quick to respond: God forbid (Vs 2). It follows that grace does not give us the ground to live an immoral life.
Morality excersised before being born again amounts to self righteousness.However, upon being born again; it is imperative that we live a virtuous and moral life.
Jesus spoke to the woman caught in adultery saying.... neither do I condemn you, go and sin no more. John 5:1
She was liberated and told to go and live a moral and virtuous life henceforth. Virtousness is a must if we intend to influence our world and all around us with the gospel of Christ. We must begin to live our lives based on God's standard (virtousness) and not ours. We must show forth the light in us by displaying virtiousness.
Honey it is important for me to say that the subject of virtousness and holiness are closely related. However, they still have their difference. While virtousness deals on an outward display of morality; holiness on the other hand first begins from the heart as righteousness, before it begins to produce the fruit of morality, purity and holiness.
Morality and virtousness is a product of self-descipline, but holiness is a product of renewing your mind daily with the word of God and addiction to the Holy Spirit. Roman 12:1-3
I IMPLORE YOU TO BEGIN TO LIVE A LIFE OF VIRTUE
1- HELP ME LORD TO LIVE A LIFE FULL OF VIRTUE
2- STRENGTHEN ME TO LIVE MORALLY AND UPRIGHTLY SHOWING FORTH THE LIGHT OF THE KINGDOM IN THE NAME OF JESUS.
LEADERS ELECTED TO PILOT STEEMCHURCH IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS(COUNTRIES)
@Adedoyinwealth leader Steemchurch Nigeria @sc-n
@bigsam leader Steemchurch Ghana
@sc-n
@darlenys01 apostle and leader Steemchurch Venezuela
@sc-v
INTRODUCING THE STEEMCHURCH FARMS BY SIRKNIGHT
The steemchurch farms @farms is spearheaded by
@abiye the apostle.
link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@sirknight/steem-will-feed-the-world-introducing-steemchurch-farms
STEEMCHURCH FARMS OFFICIAL COVER IMAGE BY @ISAACFEM
link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@isaacfem/steemchurch-farm-cover-image-and-profile-picture
STEEMCHURCH MUSICAL RELEASES THEME SONG FOR STEEMCHUCH @FARMS
this was released by steemchurch musical leader @iksilva.
Link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@iksilva/special-theme-for-steemchurch-farms-by-steemchurch-music
STEEMCHURCH VENEZEULA MEET UP
the steemchurch Venezuela meet up is pioneered by the first and only female steemchurch apostle @darlenys01
Link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@sc-v/meetup-steemchurch-opening
STEEMCHURCH MUSICAL RELEASES THEME SONG FOR STEEMCHURCH NIGERIA @SC-N BY @okojiebenjamin
Link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@okojiebenjamin/growing-the-church-a-song-for-steemchurch-nigeria
OFFICIAL LAUCHING OF THE STEEMCHURCH WEBSITE BY OUR LEADER @SIRKNIGHT AND APPOINTMENT OF THE NINTH APOSTLE OF THE STEEMCHURCH @marcelo the Resolute
Link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@sirknight/steemchurch-website-launch-steem-communities-are-going-mainstream
STEEM INTERNET CAFE IN THE HEART OF LAGOS
Link
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@sc-n/in-the-order-of-sir-knight-introducing-steem-internet-cafe
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TO ALL PARISHIONERS CELEBRATING THIS NEW WEEK
May this year be a breakthrough year for you! I hope that all your stars keep shining and your biggest dreams come true. Congrats on another great year.Happy Birthday to you all.
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Ask not what your country can do for you, rather ask what you can do for your country. Believe in yourself, believe in your ability to succeed, without a humble but reasonable confidence in your powers, you cannot be successful
This is to officially inform all wonderful, extraordinary members of this great Church to kindly add their birth dates to their comment and tag themselves celebrant(only for birthdays between 13th - 19th of may, at the comment section of this publication. Do well to inform us of any vital events or activities in your life that you would want this great community to celebrate with you as well as pray along with you.
For the details of updates, kindly go through the links on your Bulletin. Do have a blissful, fruitful week ahead.