As human beings we have a tendency to always want to be right, because that feeds our desire for recognition. However it is that same tendency that stops us from repenting, because it causes us to want to justify our actions.
This is why unless a person recognizes their mistakes and understand the value for repenting, they will just continue to do the things they do. 2Co 7:8 If I made you sad with my letter, I do not regret it, although I did regret it then. I see that the letter caused you sorrow, though only for a while. 2Co 7:9 Now I am happy, not because you had such sorrow, but because your sorrow led you to repent. For you were sorry in a godly way, and so you were not hurt by us in any way. 2Co 7:10 For having sorrow in a godly way results in repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regrets. But the sorrow of the world produces death. We need to get over ourselves, so that we can put ourselves in a place where God can use us effectively. Godly sorrow is something that develops as a result of your recognition of your situation, it is not something you can ask God to give you, because God will not force you to be sorrowful for your sins, you are either sorry or you are not. We in the church need to understand that, yes our sins are forgiven and we have gained salvation because of the finished work of the cross, however we need to live a life of continual repentance as the Holy Spirit reveals the areas of our lives that we are falling short in. Jesus talk to the Churches of Asia Minor Rev_2:16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Rev 3:19 I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent! The enemy wants us to feel condemned when we do something wrong, because he knows that if we feel condemned we WILL NOT repent. We need to understand that the reason we as Christians we feel so bad when we sin is because sin is no longer a part of our nature, it does not belong in us, it is like having a foreign object in your eye, it needs to come out. This is why the conviction that happens as a result of our sinning, causes that Godly sorrow which leads to repentance. Rom 8:1 The Spirit Gives Life Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in union with the Messiah Jesus. Rom 8:2 For the Spirit’s law of life in the Messiah Jesus has set me free from the Law of sin and death. Jesus said this on the mount of Olives How blessed are those who are poor/destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! In other words if we have Godly sorrow for the things we do wrong and continue to live a life of repentance as a result of that, then ours is the Kingdom of Heaven. God has given us everything we need to get through this life and to enter into eternity successfully. We have his word, his spirit and his love. Joh 16:13 Yet when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own accord, but will speak whatever he hears and will declare to you the things that are to come. Joh 16:14 He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. Joh 16:15 All that the Father has is mine. That is why I said, ‘He will take what is mine and declare it to you.’ Parallel Principals We have to be truly teachable in order to be successful in our Reliv business. We need to humble ourselves to allow our uplines to guide us, which can be challenging for some people, especially if their upline is a family member or a friend. A person has to come to the place where they understand, it does not matter what they have achieved in the past, they still do not know how to build a Reliv business. As people become teachable and follow the right instruction, the result is their business begins to grow. The system is the guideline, and following it is an indication of whether or not a person is either going to succeed or eventually fail. So do not get puffed up in your own self importance but humble yourself and get directed. You will help more people that way! ********************************************************* Jason Gregory Business Coach & Mentor Reliv ********************************************************
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As Christians we take a very radical stance on salvation, and that stance is, “It Is Either Jesus Or Nothing”
In other words, Jesus is the ONLY way to the Father and it is ONLY by his blood that there is forgiveness of sins. This stems out from Jesus’s words in John 14:6 Joh 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Now we know through scripture that the only person that has the power to forgive sin is the creator God himself, so Jesus has to be either God, or as Christians we have NO hope! You cannot be of the opinion of some atheists that Jesus was just a good man who lived in history, or of the Muslims that Jesus was just a prophet. You cannot be of the opinion of the Jehovah’s witnesses that Jesus was the first created being and is the Arch Angel Michael or of the Unitarians that Jesus is the Father and the Father is Jesus. These are all opinions based of man’s interpretation or miss interpretation of the scriptures. However lets look at it from an integrity point of view. The bible says in John 15:13 Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. The Bible says in 1 John 4:8-10 1Jn 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1Jn 4:8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 1Jn 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 1Jn 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. So IF God is love and love is not just one of his attributes but who he actually is and if there is no greater love than to lay down ones life for friends, then he would HAVE to demonstrate the greatest act of love, or else he would have NO integrity and we could not trust him. You see we can debate scriptures with people and argue doctrine till the cows come home, but at the end of the day, it all boils down to integrity, can we trust what God says? This is why it is Jesus or nothing, there is no middle ground, on this issue, it is either Black or White, because at the time of judgment it is going to be Jesus that is going to be defending our corner. Mat_10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Jesus is fully God and fully man and this is why he can relate to our struggles in this this life: Heb 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned. He is our kinsman redeemer! We live in a world that attempts to create multiple ways to God because in doing that, the world can then deny the ultimate sacrifice that was made for them and the devil’s plan will be accomplished. Atheist historians have done their best to take God out of history and to convince the world that the devil does not exist. This is why it is not going to be by how much words you say or how good a speaker you are, that is going to get people to believe, but it is going to be because of the power of the GOSPEL (God’s Good News) Joh 8:32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Parallel Business Principals Firstly if you are not sold out the fact that the Reliv products work and that the business model works, then you WILL NOT build this business. You cannot fake that, you either believe in it or you don’t. Your belief will manifest itself in your actions and your conviction when you are talking to people. You have to be convinced that we have the best nutritional products on the planet, that get results when people take them properly and consistently for a long enough period of time. If you just believe that Reliv is just another nutritional product amongst other products, then you WILL NOT build this business. You also have to close your eyes and ears to the negative opinions of others about Network Marketing, because if you don’t you WILL NOT build this business. If you do not know what to stand for, you will fall for anything! We have an opportunity to help a lot of people, they just need to hear about it, so if you keep your mouth closed then that will NEVER happen. So it is time for boldness in your business, so that people can get helped. ************************************ Jason Gregory Business Coach & Mentor Reliv ************************************ So many people let fear govern their lives, they forget that there is a high power that is governing this universe, one that has the ability to create something out of nothing.
If we let it, fear will turn our lives upside down, it stops us from moving forward, making decisions and having vision. Fear paralyzes the potential individuals have, by freezing them in their position. The Bible says that Satan is like a roaring lion seeking who he can devour (1 Peter 5:8). What a lion does to strike fear in the animals they are hunting is they have a very loud roar, because there are some animals that when they hear that roar, they will freeze out of fear and if they freeze long enough, they get killed. However listen carefully to what the Bible says, “LIKE a roaring lion” that means he is NOT a roaring lion but he is mimicking one. This is why we do not have to fear, because protecting us and guiding us is “The CONCURRING LION from the tribe of Judah” (Revelation 5:5) Your lives have been predestined for greatness in Christ, so it does not matter how you start, but it matters how you finish. There are some people that their start in life has not been an easy one, maybe they have had some physical problems, or some mental problems or emotional problems. However God is bigger than their today. If people only look through their natural eyes instead of their spiritual eyes, they will only see the current issue, but we have to remember, we serve the God that sees the things that are not as if they are : Isa 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure: Eph 1:5 he predestined us for adoption to himself through Jesus the Messiah, according to the pleasure of his will, Eph 1:6 so that we would praise his glorious grace that he gave us in the Beloved One. Eph 1:7 In union with him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our offenses, according to the riches of God’s grace Eph 1:8 that he lavished on us, along with all wisdom and understanding, Eph 1:9 when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah Eph 1:10 to usher in the fullness of the times and to bring together in the Messiah all things in heaven and on earth. Eph 1:11 ¶ In the Messiah we were also chosen when we were predestined according to the purpose of the one who does everything that he wills to do, Eph 1:12 so that we who had already fixed our hope on the Messiah might live for his praise and glory. God has mapped out our lives and if we trust in him that ALL THINGS work together for good, for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose (Rom 8:28), then we will understand that the end is far greater then the beginning. Pro_16:1 Wisdom’s Blessings People do the planning, but the end result is from the Lord. Ecc_7:8 The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one. So what are you going through right now? Have you handed it completely over to God? Do you trust God that he knows what he is doing, even if you do not understand it? Your faith will increase through the situation and God’s name will be glorified, even if right now you can’t see it. Parallel Business Principles What vision do you have for your business? Are you letting fear stop you from even prospecting and speaking to new people? Are you so afraid of the No’s that you are stopping the yes’s from presenting themselves to you? Fear is your worst enemy in this business because it causes people to be inactive and inactivity kills your business. You need to understand that you are the blessed of God and even in this business; he has not left you alone. So if there are areas in the business you are struggling with, pray about them ask God for the wisdom in that area. If the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord, then ask God to order your steps through your business. Remember you serve the God that sees the things that are not as if they are, so tap into your spiritual DNA and see the things in your life that are not YET, as if they are! ******************************************* Jason Gregory Business Coach & Mentor ******************************************* Staying Connected It is so important that we as Christians stay connected to the source of life, which is our creator. God has provided us a way in which we can get to know him better, it is called the Bible.
There are many people that read the Bible for different reasons, some read the Bible simply to pick holes in it, so they can fight down the Christian faith; others read the Bible as a tool for manipulating people. While others read the Bible because they understand that in it holds everything they need to get through this life effectively and get closer to God. In the book of Psalms Kings David makes a very profound statement: Psa 119:9 How may a young man make his way clean? by guiding it after your word. He goes on to say: Psa 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. The power behind the Christian life is the acknowledgement of the Word of God. We read in the book of John that you cannot separate God from his word, they are one and the same: Joh 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Joh 1:2 The same was in the beginning with God. However the most powerful thing to understand about God’s word is that it took on human form to make the ultimate connection with us: Joh 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. This is the thing that separates Christianity from any other world faith, our creator took on a human form to pay the ultimate price out of love for his creation. You see, it is one thing to say that you have a God that loves you, but how has he demonstrated that love? Well the ultimate demonstration of love is to give your life for someone else’s: Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Now I have heard people urgue in the past, “well if Jesus was God and God died on the cross then who was running the universe?” People who are not connected to the source will ask that question, because being connected to the source allows you to understand certain things: 1. God can do all things according to his nature 2. God can be in multiple places at the same time because he is omni present. 3. In order for God to truly relate to us, and understand our pain and challenges, he had to be like us: Heb 4:14 Our Compassionate High Priest Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us live our lives consistent with our confession of faith. Heb 4:15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses. Instead, we have one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet he never sinned. So stay connected with the source of life, read the word, study the word and importantly enjoy the word, because once you enjoy it, your will value it and when you value it, you will apply it. Parallel Principles How do you grow a Reliv business? By staying connected to the Reliv Success System, it is a simple as that. So many people disconnect themselves from the system and wonder why their business is not growing, or they wonder why people are not responding to their message. Being connected to a source is so important because that is where the power is. The source makes it a level playing field for everyone willing to put the effort in. The source also allows people to trust the process. Finally the source allows the process to be duplicable. So stay connected to the source and see your business grow. ************************************* Jason Gregory Business Coach & Mentor Reliv ************************************* |
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