Character, Commitment, and the Power of Unwavering Faith

This sermon from Apostle Allison Smith Conliff centers on the essential requirement for believers to live with integrity and active service. Apostle Conliff emphasizes that true faith requires sacrificial commitment rather than passive observation, warning that God will eventually expose those who lead secret, unholy lives. Using biblical figures like David, Elijah, and Elisha, the message illustrates that spiritual power and divine mantles are reserved for those who maintain character and honesty. She also addresses contemporary moral concerns, specifically criticizing indecent fashion and the dangers of dating apps, which the preacher conveys as signs of spiritual perversion. Ultimately, the Apostle calls for a deepening of the spiritual life through prayer, fasting, and the necessity of forgiving others to ensure one's own prayers are not hindered.Key Points:Maintaining integrity and Godly character empowers a believer's faith by qualifying them for God's power and removing spiritual blockages that hinder the manifestation of miracles. Character is a prerequisite for "talking to mountains", the various academic, domestic, or health obstacles believers face and commanding change. While every believer is given a measure of faith, standing in integrity and order is necessary for God to work through an individual; without holiness, God may simply wait rather than move on the believer's behalf.The Apostle highlights several ways character empowers faith:Qualifying for the Anointing: Apostle Allison uses the example of Gehazi, who was a "crook" and a "cheat," to demonstrate that a lack of integrity disqualifies a person from receiving a spiritual mantle or anointing. To have an unwavering faith that results in anointing like Elijah’s, a believer must lead a dedicated, prayerful, and surrendered life.Enabling "Greater Works": Jesus promised that believers would do "greater works," but the sources clarify that one cannot perform these works without aligning their character and remaining sober and diligent. Maintaining a "holy stance" is listed as a vital prerequisite for functioning within the kingdom.Removing Spiritual Blockages: Integrity involves living a life free of "secret" sins and lies, as God will eventually expose such behaviors to be glorified. Practicing honesty and forgiveness is essential; holding onto unforgiveness is described as a blockage and a demon that prevents believers from progressing and can even cause physical sickness.Ensuring Answered Prayer: When a believer stands praying, they must forgive and "drop the issue" they have against others so that their own transgressions are forgiven, ensuring their prayers are not hindered.Protecting Spiritual Sight: Maintaining Godly character involves being disciplined about what one looks at and listens to, as unGodly influences (like "vices" or "sick" films) can cause mind battles and "twist" one's perspective, weakening their spiritual resolve.A believer's faith becomes unwavering when they are anchored in truth and serve in "spirit and in truth" rather than just "talking" the life. By maintaining a right attitude and fulfilling the promises of God, such as being their "brother's keeper", believers position themselves to receive supernatural breakthroughs.Rec. Date: 2nd June, 2024