One of the greatest problems that people in general have, is that of balance which is not being extreme in any way. There are three ditches that we can fall into – that of being a Pharisee or nitpicker, that of being a liberal, and that of being a critic. None of these three areas will do us any good at all in our Christian lives. God has given human beings various abilities and powers but all too often we can, and do, neglect or abuse these attributes. But with the help of God’s Holy Spirit, we can use the abilities that we have been given, in a right way ensuring that we don’t fall into these various ditches.

Steadfast is defined by one dictionary as: firmly fixed in place; immovable; not subject to change; firm in belief, determination or adherence.   These are the qualities that are a must for all true Christians.   There are many things that can threaten our steadfastness.  We have tests and trials – something that we are promised – and some may give up or compromise; a spouse dies and the one left can be so upset that they can drift away; the local group dissolves as members die, move away or stop attending so that the group is longer viable; there is no group or church locally; members can move from one part of the country to another due to their job or family – and to an area that has no Sabbath services.   Excuses can be made about attendance where there is a group.   These are just some of the dangers that can threaten our steadfastness.   And being steadfast to the truth is an essential requirement in making it into God’s Kingdom.   It is just that serious.

The Church of God is a mystery to most people. Very few
understand the purpose for its existence, and what–if anything–the Church is
supposed to do today. Many don’t even know what the Church is. They
may think it is a building or a legal entity. Others believe that
they don’t need the Church to be saved. Most don’t even understand who leads the
Church of God, and how they can become members of the Church.

During a marriage ceremony, bride and bridegroom promise to love each other until death. But far too many married couples don’t really believe that their marriage will last until the remainder of their natural lives, anticipating or even expecting that it will end in divorce. However, marriages are meant to endure, and to be happy and successful. It takes continued effort on both parts, but it can be done!
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