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The benefits of sanctification are many: 1. A sanctified believer will enjoy the ability to easily resist temptation because there is a renewed hatred for sin and inner lust 1John Sanctification fosters intimacy with God, increases spiritual strength and stability Ps. Sanctification helps believers to be humble and submissive to God and to constituted authorities Jam.

Other benefits include: i. Enjoyment of prayer times and increased faith for answered prayers 1 John Having right standing before God Acts Pure intentions of actions and words Titus Every child of God must be willing to have this experience. Integrity is a practise of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values. It is standing for the truth regardless of its consequences Job ; Dan.

It is also when a person works his talk 1 Sam. Although integrity comes with diverse challenge challenges, yet, it is so important and highly rewarding. It is also a proof to others that one is a child of God Luke Through integrity, a person becomes not just confident but also reliable to family members, subordinates and superiors.

Integrity makes a person to be honest in character, honour their words, promises and be committed to responsibilities Josh. Teacher should allow the students to mention Bible Characters noted for integrity. Searching through the Bible, we find characters that are classical examples of integrity. Below are some of them; a. Abimelech, the King of Gerar Gen. Joseph Gen. Prophet Samuel 1 Sam.

King David 1 Kgs. Job Job ; Apostle Paul Acts g. The Lord Jesus Christ John Teacher should allow the class to mention some rewards of integrity.

Integrity, despite its challenges in the world we live in, has numerous rewards: i. God will vouch for the person Gen. God will keep the fellow from falling into sin Gen. The fellow will enjoy peace Psalm iv. He will enjoy divine guidance Pro.

A person of integrity will enjoy unprecedented promotion, favour and good success Gen. He will also enjoy divine provisions Ps. God will preserve Ps. Therefore, we must be in Christ to exhibit integrity. It is highly rewarding. Psalms The noun, beatitude, refers to a state of great joy. Being Blessed, or at least feeling blessed, is often linked to beatitude. In the Bible, the beatitudes are a series of eight blessings spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus used the word to more than a superficial happiness.

The beatitudes describe the ideal disciple and his rewards, both present and future. They are humble and lowly in their own eyes. They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer Psalms There must be emptiness before there can be fullness, and so poverty of spirit precedes riches and Grace in the kingdom of God John This means: i.

We are to be emptied of our selfish pride, self-reliance, sinful thoughts and actions. TUE: Matt. WED: Matt. THUR: Mk. FRI: Lk. SAT: Acts SUN: Col. Notify of. Jesus said unto them ……….

Question: What is self-defence? Question : Is there any distinction between self-defence and vengeance? Answer: Yes, there is a distinction between self-defence and vengeance retaliation or reprisal attack.

The difference can be explained in the following ways: a. Self taking defence is about neither vengeance nor about premeditated attack on others.

Some situations may call for self-defence, but not retaliation in kind. Our self-defence is not a vengeful reaction to an offense. Many offenses can simply be absorbed in forbearance and love Rom. Answer: Yes, for instance: i. Two basic principles taught in this text are the right to own private property and the right to defend that property. Jesus explicitly commands His followers to buy a sword, even if they have to sell their cloak to do so Luke. Jesus knew that there would be a time who His followers would be threatened, and He upheld their right to self-defence.

However, Jesus told Peter not to use his sword because Jesus must be arrested, put on trial and die Matt. Jesus took prudent measures to protect Himself from harm until it was time for Him to die Luke Teacher should guide the class with the following scriptures Jn.

Question: Does the Bible forbid self-defence?