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2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. (KJV)
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Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth.(Amplified)

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August 20

by: Linda Croft

Choosing Rather

24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, 26 esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.

27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, lest he who destroyed the firstborn should touch them. 29 By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

Hebrews 11:24-29, NKJV

In Hebrews 11, the wonderful "faith" chapter, we read of the faith of Moses who, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, preferred the reproach of Christ, viewing the riches of Christ far greater than the treasures in Egypt.

Look where that faith took Moses, and look at the profound effect it had on the Children of Israel. I love verse 27, By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By the way, what happened to the king and all of his army? By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned.

How short-sighted we tend to be! Like the world, we often do not see Him who is invisible. Even though He may be invisible, does that mean He has no power or doesn't even exist? That always reminds me of the story of Elisha when the Syrian army surrounded the city of Dothan.

15 And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to him, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?" 16 So he answered, "Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them." 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, "LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see." Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
2 Kings 6:15-17, NKJV

Pray today that you will not succumb to the riches of the world, but find yourself choosing rather the riches of the Kingdom of God. And remember, no matter where you are, and no matter what your circumstances, you are not alone. You are surrounded by the fiery horses and chariots of God!

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Why study at Christian Success Institute?

God states in His Holy Word many times that He wants to prosper us. He created a magnificent world full of wealth, beauty and resources for those of His creation who love Him. Christ told us that if we love Him we will follow His Commandments. We are told to study to show ourselves approved. The mission of CSI is to teach Biblical Success Principles while making Christ the focus of our lives.

By seeking Christ, by studying the Word of God, we place ourselves in a position of favor in the eyes of our Holy Creator. We want everyone to learn the principles of Stewardship which will prove us. In the parable of the Servants and the talents, we see that God will prosper us and favor us with prosperity when we use His direction in the way we handle His property.

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