Title How to Overcome the World
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Hymn: 493 “I Am Now the Lord’s New Body”
Meditation: Those who keep God's commands can overcome the world and become victors in life
Confession of Faith: Apostles' Creed
Text: “For everyone who is born of God overcomes the world, and this is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” (1 John 5:4).
Second, those who love brothers can overcome the world. When Lincoln ran for president, the person who most criticized him was Edward Sterntan. After the election, however, Lincoln appointed Sterntan, who had mocked him so much, as secretary of defense. Neighbors protested. Lincoln told them, "The enemy is not destroyed by killing, but embraced with love, tolerating, and by making good use of his strengths to make friends and destroy them." When we live in a community of faith, there are many difficult and difficult things. Thinking about the wounds, we cannot become one until the end. Embrace those around you with the love of the Lord.
Third, those who keep God's commands can overcome the world. This is the amazing testimony of a deacon who attends the Oriental Mission Church when a black riot broke out in Los Angeles, USA years ago. He had five stores in Koreatown, and the butler's store was the only one that was not damaged. Rather, when there was a riot, blacks came and stood guard on their own. How was such a miracle possible? The butler treated the poor in American society with love based on the usual saying, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” He cared for the poor and needy black brothers with sincerity. Those who keep the commands of God are the amazing champions of faith that overcome the world.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to become a spiritual winner in this age who overcomes the world by relying on You and keeping your Word. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Lord's Prayer