THE GODLIFE ETHOS

‘ETHOS’The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as seen in its beliefs and aspirations.

To bring Wisdom and Prosperity to every community through planting churches and schools wherever God

shows us. Poverty and ignorance are evil and represent the true

nature of Satan. Lack and insecurity are not of God.

If we do our job as Christians, it will be on Earth as it is in Heaven!

OUR MISSION

Galatians 5:22-2322 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,

patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things

there is no law.

We are called ‘Godlife’ because we expect every member to live the God life! Thus it is our objective to get you healed, secure and confident in God’s word so that you may easily bare that fruit! How you TREAT people is how you serve

God.

HOW WE TREAT PEOPLE.

John 13:34-3534 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have

loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one

another.”

1) – WE DO EVERYTHING IN LOVE!

1 Corinthians 134 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonour others, it is

not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes,

always perseveres.

WHAT IS LOVE? (BABY DON’T HURT ME, NO MORE)

1 John 47 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because

God is love.20 Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or

sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have seen, cannot love God, whom they

have not seen. 21 And he has given us this command: Anyone who loves God must also love their

brother and sister. 

HOW IMPORTANT IS LOVE?

1 Corinthians 1313 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not

have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

Matthew 5:43-4843 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your

neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his

sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love

you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own

people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

Father is perfect.

Romans 13:8-108 Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. 9 The commandments, “You shall not

commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other command there may be, are summed up in this one command: “Love

your neighbour as yourself.” 10 Love does no harm to a neighbour. Therefore love is the fulfilment of the law.

DEBT = OWE!

8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.

1 PETER 4:8

Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and

perfect.

Proverbs 4:77 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and

with all thy getting get understanding.

2) – WE PASSIONATELY PURSUE WISDOM!

John 8:31-3231 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you

will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

BE OBSESSED WITH HIS WORD!

13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,    and the one who gets understanding,

14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver    and her profit better than gold.

15 She is more precious than jewels,    and nothing you desire can compare with her.

16 Long life is in her right hand;    in her left hand are riches and honor.

17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,    and all her paths are peace.

18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;    those who hold her fast are called blessed.

PROVERBS 3:13-18

Colossians 3:1616 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and

admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts

to God.Proverbs 23:12

12 Apply your heart to instruction    and your ear to words of knowledge.

BE FANATICAL ABOUT WISDOM!

Ecclesiastes 8:18 Who is like the wise?

    And who knows the interpretation of a thing?A man's wisdom makes his face shine,

    and the hardness of his face is changed.James 3:17

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good

fruits, impartial and sincere.

THE WISDOM EFFECT:

Proverbs 17:27-2827 Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,

    and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;

    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

AUTO TEMPER CONTROL.

Luke 21:12-1512 “…they will seize you and persecute you. They will hand you over to synagogues and put you in prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors, and all on account of my name. 13 And so you will bear testimony to me. 14 But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. 15 For I will give you words and

wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

COOL IN THE FACE OF CONFRONTATION.

John 8:3232 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you

free.”James 1:5

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

GET FREE, JUST ASK!

Proverbs 21:5The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenty; but the

thoughts of everyone who is hasty only to poverty.John 10:10

10 I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

Jeremiah 29:1111 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give

you hope and a future.

WE WANT EVERYONE TO BE PROSPEROUS!

Our vision is to plant thousands of churches with schools throughout Africa. This will take a lot of money, time and

energy.Thus we need to train our members to be prosperous and generous so that we can truly change the course of our

nation and continent.Deuteronomy 15:10

Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all

your work and in everything you put your hand to.

3) -WE ARE GENEROUS!

Proverbs 226 Start children off on the way they should go,

    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

29 Do you see someone skilled in their work?    They will serve before kings;

    they will not serve before officials of low rank.

RAISE KIDS AND GET THEM SKILLED!

1 Corinthians 16:2On the first day of every week each one of you is to put

aside and save, as he may prosper, so that no collections be made when I come.2 Corinthians 9:7

7 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God

loves a cheerful giver.

HOW THE EARLY CHURCH GAVE:

1 Timothy 5:17-1817 The elders who direct the affairs of the church well are worthy of double honour, especially those whose work is preaching and teaching. 18 For Scripture says, “Do not

muzzle an ox while it is treading out the grain,” and “The worker deserves his wages.”

TEACHERS, SCHOOLS AND STAFF COST MONEY!

Proverbs 21:26…the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Luke 6:38Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be

measured to you in return.

GIVING IS BIBLICAL, DON’T BE SHY!

Matthew 19:21-26Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” But when the

young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. And Jesus said to His

disciples, “Truly I say to you, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. “Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” When the disciples heard this,

they were very astonished and said, “Then who can be saved?” And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people

this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

JUMP IN WITH BOTH FEET!