In what ways can we ensure we "will not be put to shame"? Our Foundational Promise (Romans 10:11) “It is just as the Scripture says: ‘Anyone who believes in Him will never be put to shame.’” Believing in Christ Alone • Place full confidence in Jesus’ finished work, not in personal merit (Romans 3:22; 1 Peter 2:6). • Keep the focus on who He is—Cornerstone, Savior, Lord—so that faith rests on an unshakable Person, not changing circumstances (Hebrews 13:8). Waiting Patiently on the Lord • “Surely none who wait for You will be put to shame” (Psalm 25:3). • Waiting means refusing shortcuts and trusting God’s timing. • Practical ways to wait: regular prayer, thanksgiving, worship, and refusing anxious self-help schemes (Philippians 4:6-7). Obeying the Word Wholeheartedly • “Then I would not be ashamed when I consider all Your commandments” (Psalm 119:6). • Daily intake—reading, memorizing, meditating—guards the heart (Psalm 119:11). • Immediate obedience, even when inconvenient, keeps conscience clear (James 1:22-25). Living with Integrity and a Good Conscience • “So that in the thing in which they slander you…they may be put to shame” (1 Peter 3:16). • Integrity expresses itself in truth-telling, financial honesty, sexual purity, and fair dealings (Proverbs 11:3). • Confess sin quickly (1 John 1:9); unresolved guilt breeds shame. Boldly Confessing the Gospel • “I am not ashamed of the gospel” (Romans 1:16). • Speak of Christ openly; silence out of fear breeds inward shame. • The Spirit empowers witness (Acts 1:8); rely on Him rather than self-confidence. Anchoring Hope in God’s Promises • “Hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out” (Romans 5:5). • Regularly rehearse promises about future glory (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). • Hope transforms present trials into opportunities for growth, not disgrace (Romans 8:18). Remaining in Christ Until He Comes • “Remain in Him, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him” (1 John 2:28). • Abiding involves ongoing fellowship: worship, Scripture, obedience, and dependence on the Spirit (John 15:4-5). • Perseverance is evidence of genuine faith (Hebrews 3:14). Putting It All Together • Believe in Christ. • Wait on Him. • Obey His Word. • Walk in integrity. • Proclaim the gospel. • Hope in His promises. • Abide until He returns. Follow this path and, according to God’s unbreakable Word, you “will never be put to shame.” |
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