The word “christian” is not just an emblem but a word loaded with responsibilities for its bearer.

Anyone who bears this title has to possess certain powers that distinguish him/her from mere men.

Firstly, a Christian is someone who has given his life to Christ and who exhibits Christ-like character.

Other words for the word christian are “disciple,” “saint,” “the elect,” and “believer.” I may use these words interchangeably in this post.

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The powers I mean here refer to the responsibilities vested upon a believer. Today, many people just bear the title of Christian but their lifestyle does not reflect that name.

Purposely, I write to you so that you can identify a good Christian. And for you believer to carry out self introspection on yourself and make amends.



Five Powers Every Christian Must Possess

• Power Of Christ-like Character
Acts 4:13
[13]Now when they SAW THE BOLDNESS OF Peter and John, and PERCEIVED that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and THEY TOOK KNOWLEDGE of them, that they had been with Jesus.

The Christ-like the apostles exhibited in the above cited passage was boldness. Their boldness reminded them of Jesus boldness.

When the army of soldiers came to arrest Jesus Christ and they were looking for him. He came to them and told them; “I AM HE.”

They fell to the ground when they heard this (John 18:5-6). That was boldness!

Similar to that of Jesus boldness. John and Peter were not fidgeting before the rulers and elders of the Jews. They answered their questions with boldness.

So, they concluded that these men had been with Jesus. In other words, these men are the followers of Christ.

That is just one out of the Christ-like character that every Christian must possess. Jesus is humble, meek, courageous and kind.

Anyone who manifests a contrary behaviour is not of Christ.

It is an aberration to claim to be a follower of Christ and still having sex with prostitutes, smoking cigarette, backbiting, selfish, and unloving.

People like this does not deserve to be called a Christian.



• Power Of Forgiveness

Luke 23:34
[34]Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Jesus prayed to God for the forgiveness of sins of those who nailed him to the cross.

He said it was ignorance that made them to do what they did against him.

However, that was a typical example of Christ’s power of forgiveness.

Ephesians 4:32 says;
[32]And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

We are admonished to forgive one another. That means, God knew people ( including believers) are going to offend us.

Therefore, there is no point in remaining adamant and rigid and not forgive people.

The power of forgiveness is the power every good Christian must possess. I know the flesh will make it difficult to forgive people.

Don’t forget that we are not to be controlled by old selfish nature.

Forgiveness is the true identity of a transformed and regenerated mind. No unregenerated man can forgive people. It is only those who have purged themselves of filthy thought that can forgive.

Forget about the gravity of sin people committed towards you. Remember, your were forgiven by God.

To be sincere, you were once an addict sinner but God forgave you. Try and Possess this power as a Christian.

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