Faith is what overcomes (gives victory over) the world 1 Jn:5:4: For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Cf. Rom.8:37 He that believes that Jesus is the Son of God overcomes the world 1 Jn:5:5: Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? He will eat of the tree of life in the paradise of God Rv:2:7: He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the...

The godly woman is guarding with her words Prov:2:16: To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words; The godly woman is careful in her attire. Prov:7:10: And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. The godly woman is an honorable person. Prov:11:16: A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches. The godly woman is a discreet person. Prov:11:22: As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so...

“Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you” (Romans 16:16). It is without question that Believers should endeavor to be a blessing to one another. So then should our greetings at church be a blessing and encouragement to others, both visitors, friends and members of the assembly. The Apostle Paul encouraged Christians to “salute” or “greet” one another. From our text, which is directed to the church at Rome, instruction is given to greet with “an holy kiss.”...