John Bevere Professions : Author Born : June 2, 1959 Browse All Authors Top 40 quotes by John Bevere Offended people still may experience miracles, words of utterance, strong preaching, and healing in their lives. But these are gifts of the Spirit, not fruits. We will be judged according to fruit, not gifting. A gift is given. Fruit is cultivated. John Bevere gifts-of-the-spirit strong healing Just as Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered, we learn obedience by the difficult circumstances we face. When we obey the Word of God that is spoken by the Holy Spirit, we will grow and mature in the times of conflict and suffering. Our knowledge of Scripture is not the key. Obedience is. John Bevere keys suffering jesus Grace gives us the power to live, and mercy keeps us free from guilt, condemnation, and shame. John Bevere guilt grace giving I am so tired of criticalness being called discernment. Do you want to know true discernment? Paul said "That your love may abound in all discernment." When you are willing to die for somebody that is when you are actually discerning them. Jesus could call the Pharisees hypocrites and snakes because he went to the cross and died for them. So the next time you are quote "discerning" about somebody ask yourselves the question could you die for them? If you can`t say yes, you're critical because the love of God is to lay down your life for them, and discernment is rooted only in love. Got it? John Bevere tired hypocrite jesus God doesn't author hardship but uses it to strengthen us for greater conquests. He never leads us into a storm that He doesn't give us the power to overcome. John Bevere storm overcoming giving I say that trials and tests locate a person. In other words they determine where you are spiritually. They reveal the true condition of your heart. How you react under pressure is how the real you reacts. John Bevere pain real heart An offended heart is the breeding ground of deception. John Bevere breeders deception heart Christianity is not a sprint but an endurance run. Therefore it is not how we start the race that counts, but how we complete it. How we finish is determined by the choices we make, and those are often formed by patterns we develop along the way. John Bevere choices race running Do not be afraid to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any unforgiveness or bitterness. The longer you hide it, the stronger it will become and the harder your heart will grow. Stay tenderhearted. John Bevere bitterness stronger heart If we don’t risk being hurt, we cannot give unconditional love. Unconditional love gives others the right to hurt us. John Bevere unconditional-love hurt giving I see a generation comprised of all ages, inclusive of men and women, awakening to the extraordinary qualities hidden within. The power to accomplish remarkable feats and live an exceptional life is not defined by an individual's family, education, or occupation; it's a disposition of the heart. Unless it's suppressed, there is an innate desire to rise above the norm. I encourage you to step into the unknown, embrace the divine empowerment, and live your extraordinary life. John Bevere age heart men True humility is absolute obedience and dependence on God. It puts Him first, others second, and ourselves third in all things. John Bevere obedience humility firsts When we oppose God's delegated authority, we oppose God Himself. John Bevere authority Physical growth is a function of time. No two-year-old child has ever been six feet tall. Intellectual growth is a function of learning. Spiritual growth is neither a function of time or learning, but it is a function of obedience. John Bevere spiritual children years God is seeking those who hear His call to a life of worship. Those who heed are those who will walk in His presence. They will know Him intimately as He will manifest Himself to them. John Bevere manifest walks worship Our response to an offense determines our future. John Bevere our-future offense determine We don't honor just to get a reward; we honor because it is the heart of God, and it is our delight. John Bevere delight honor heart Godly fear, faith, and humility is the true threefold cord that can’t easily be broken (see Ecclesiastes 4:12). John Bevere godly broken humility Simply put, the promises of God are not automatic; they must be acquired by faith. John Bevere promise We all have life-defining moments. They are like open-book tests, but we don't know we have been examined until it is over. John Bevere defining-moments tests book Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors
