The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul; The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever; The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, Yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them Your servant is warned, And in keeping them there is great reward.
Keeping God’s testimonies, laws, and statutes leads to many benefits and great rewards. These principles are essential for staying focused in a world that encourages compromise and denying God. God’s Church throughout history has learned hard lessons, and so have many of us. Our choices either make our path to salvation more difficult or more at - tainable. Will we choose to obey and live in alignment with God’s way, or to stray and face consequences. The choice is ours to make!
Philippines Update Nepie Benitez
Continued from page 7 It’s healthy to pause for spiritual self-reflection. Are we truly who we claim to be? If not, it’s time to make changes. Bring the inside man into alignment with God, and the out- side will follow. Replace the old self with Christ. Encourage one another. Love one another. And remember the uplifting words of Hebrews 12:1–2: …let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith… Instead, we must choose to love, encourage, and edify one another.
The leaders in the Philippines have been implementing leadership train - ing and speech lessons to equip individual congregations in the Mindanao area. As the Fall Holy Days approach, daily activities are gravitating to - ward Feast preparations. Following the pattern set forth by the Church, with prayer and fasting the following ordinations were performed in the Philippines: Mr. Arcadio Magulta, 71 - Elder, Sindangan congregation Mr. Laido Acong, 68 - Elder, Sindangan congregation Mr. Moreno Bayal, 85 - Elder, Don Bukidnon congregation Mr. Carlo Magno Pike Benitez, 30 - Elder, traveling Mr. Calantiao Dimilio, 70 - Deacon, Maranding congregation Mr. Rogelio Cabol, 60 - Deacon, Iligan congregation Mr. Rudy Alino, 62 - Deacon, Sindanangan congregation Mr. Kearlwin Camelotes, 31 - Deacon, Cagayan de Oro congregation Mr. Ryan Benitez, 30 - Deacon, Don Bukidnon congregation Mr. Henson Benitez, 30 - Deacon, Don Bukidnon congregation
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