The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Salem Web Network and Salem Media Group. God releases us from the bondage of idols that cause us to fear or hide, and we can live. When we live out our authentic selves at work, we experience the blessing of true freedom. LISTEN: Thinking Christian about Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions We have nothing short of knowledge of life’s meaning and the key to true joy, and we shouldn’t withhold that tremendous blessing from the people we work with. He is a retired Navy Chief Hospital Corpsman with over 30 years of combined active and reserve service. He has served as a Sunday School teacher, a youth director along with his wife, a music director, an associate pastor, and an interim pastor. Photo Credit: ©iStock/Getty Images Plus/Javier Art PhotographyĬhris Swanson answered the call into the ministry over 20 years ago. What Does it Mean That Good Works Are the Result of Salvation? What Is the Meaning of the Body of Christ?

What unique endowments or gifts has God bestowed upon us? It is true that we are persuaded, similar to Paul, to respect and honor God with our gifts.ĭoes the Bible Say Christians Have to Attend Church? He was driven by the inward spiritual desire to do what God wanted him to do, by utilizing his gifts and endowments for the glory of God. Christ helped all those he could and sacrificed everything: we would not be honoring him if we didnt help all people, regardless of faith. Here in this passage of Scripture, Paul writes that preaching the gospel was his gift and calling, and he said that he was unable to quit his preaching regardless of whether he wanted to.

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