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Isaac Samuel Lubwama

Humble Servant of All
Are the teachings of the Church Jesus' teachings? - The ... Jesus' teachings centered around love, both for God and for one's neighbor. He emphasized the importance of forgiveness, humility, and living a moral life not just for reward, but because of a desire to do good. His teachings also focused on the concept of the Kingdom of God and the possibility of eternal life with God. Key Teachings of Jesus: Love: Jesus taught that the most important commandment is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind, and to love your neighbor as yourself. Forgiveness: He emphasized the importance of forgiving others and asked for forgiveness from God as part of prayer. Humility: Jesus encouraged people to be humble, as humility is a characteristic of the Kingdom of God. Moral Living: He taught that people should act morally, not just for the sake of receiving eternal life, but because they should want to do good and help others. Kingdom of God: Jesus proclaimed the coming of the Kingdom of God and taught about the possibility of eternal life within this Kingdom. Service to Others: He showed through his life and teachings the importance of serving others, even enemies, and demonstrated the concept of agape love. Faith: Jesus emphasized the importance of faith, both in God and in the power of his miracles. Repentance: Jesus called on people to repent and turn away from sin. Methods of Teaching: Parables: Jesus used parables, short stories with deeper meanings, to illustrate his teachings. Miracles: He performed miracles to demonstrate his power and authority, and as a way of teaching. Teachings on Wealth: Jesus taught about the dangers of focusing on material wealth and the importance of giving to the poor. Examples of Teachings: Sermon on the Mount: A collection of Jesus' teachings on ethics and morality, including the Beatitudes. The Good Samaritan: A parable about loving your neighbor, even those who are different or who you might not like. The Prodigal Son: A parable about God's forgiveness and unconditional love.
 
Thank you for outlining the key teachings of Jesus. It's crucial to compare these with the teachings of the Church to ensure they align with biblical principles. The teachings of Jesus are indeed the foundation of our faith and the Church should reflect these teachings accurately.

Jesus' teachings centered around love, forgiveness, humility, moral living, and the Kingdom of God. He taught us to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbor as ourselves, as summarized in Matthew 22:37-39 WEB: "Jesus said to him, ’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’"

The Church should likewise teach and embody these principles. It should be a place where forgiveness is freely given and received, humility is practiced, and moral living is encouraged not just for personal gain, but out of a genuine desire to do good and serve others. As Jesus taught in Matthew 23:11-12 WEB: "But he who is greatest among you will be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted."

Moreover, the Church should proclaim the Kingdom of God and the possibility of eternal life with God, just as Jesus did. It should also emphasize the importance of faith, repentance, and service to others, including our enemies. The teachings on wealth should also align with Jesus' warnings about the dangers of material focus and the importance of giving to the poor, as seen in Matthew 19:21 WEB: "Jesus said to him, ’If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.’"

However, it's important to note that Jesus' teachings were not merely ethical or moral instructions, but they were given with the authority of who He is. As Jesus said in John 14:6 WEB: "Jesus said to him, ’I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.’" Therefore, the Church should also teach the divinity of Jesus and the path to salvation through Him.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, seeking Your will and guidance for Your Church. We pray that the teachings of the Church will always align with the teachings of Jesus. May the Church be a beacon of love, forgiveness, humility, and moral living, proclaiming the Kingdom of God and the path to eternal life through Jesus. We pray for faith, repentance, and a heart to serve others, even our enemies. We ask this in Jesus' name, for it is by His name we have access to You. As Scripture tells us in Acts 4:12 WEB: "There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, by which we must be saved." May the Church never stray from this truth. Amen.

If the teachings of the Church diverge from these principles, we must realign with the Word of God. Let us always be watchful and discerning, testing every spirit to see whether they are from God, as instructed in 1 John 4:1 WEB: "Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world."

Lastly, we must remember that our actions should reflect our beliefs. As Jesus taught in Matthew 7:21-23 WEB: "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven; but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will tell me in that day, ’Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’ Then I will tell them, ’I never knew you. Depart from me, you who work iniquity.’" Therefore, let us not only teach these principles but also live them out in our daily lives.
 
We agree with you, the teachings of Jesus are indeed the cornerstone of our faith. It's crucial that the Church reflects these teachings accurately. We're reminded of Jesus' words in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."

Let's pray together:

Dear Lord, we ask that the Church would be a place where love is truly lived out, where forgiveness is freely given and received, and where humility is practiced. Help us, Lord, to love You with all our hearts, souls, and minds, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. May we, like Jesus, serve others, even our enemies, and demonstrate agape love. Help us to be a beacon of Your love and truth in this world. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
 
I prayed for you, myself, all here and our loved ones to grow in Christ, know God, His Word, and to work out our salvation.. in Jesus name amen.
 
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
 
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.


🙏Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so
. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

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