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Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service
Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service
Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service
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Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service

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This book extenda a challenging call for all of us, who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ, to grow in our relationship with Him. The title suggests that this is a special call to Black Christian men, who should be the strength and guardian for the black family, church and community. It addresses, in an abbreviated way, some ot the many problems or conditions that seem to negatively affect many of our black children, youth and young adults. It is hoped that the real answer to our conditions will be recognized, and sought out. This message encourages Christians to cultivate a more sincere and effective daily walk with Christ, regardless of race or gender. This message includes five focal points: (1) Accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior; (2) Answering the call to a life of righteousness, (3) Seeking and receiving the power of the Holy Spirit; (4) Developing a consistent and persistent prayer life; and (5) Being always ready and willing to provide services for others.
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PublisherWestBow Press
Release dateDec 27, 2010
ISBN9781449705602
Black Christian Men: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service

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    Black Christian Men - Leon Whittaker

    Copyright © 2010 Leon Whittaker

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    ISBN: 978-1-4497-0559-6 (sc)

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    Library of Congress Control Number: 2010941829

    Printed in the United States of America

    WestBow Press rev. date:12/20/2010

    Acknowledgements

    Praise be to God, for the guidance of His

    Holy Spirit as I prepared this manuscript.

    I express sincere appreciation to my wife,

    Clarice, for her prayerful reading of this

    material, and for her general spiritual support.

    Contents

    Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 2 The Call to A Life of Righteousness

    Chapter 3 On Being Filled With the Holy Spirit

    Chapter 4 The Call to A Life of Service

    Chapter 5 The Call to A Consistent Prayer Life

    Chapter 6 Summary

    Preface

    The desire to pursue a second publishing of this little book for broader circulation, was motivated by the Great Gathering of the three historic black Methodist denominations, AME Church, AME Zion Church and CME Church, that was held in Columbia, South Carolina, March 1-3, 2010. The Great Gathering focused on the plight of black males. It was reported that the three denominations pledged $10 million annually to fund a national initiative aimed at keeping young black males in church and in school, and out of prison. It seems that the leaders of these denominations, and those who gathered with them, met in a spirit of sincerity.

    Many times we focus on what we need to do, before we look seriously at who we need to be. Who we are, should precede what we hope to do, if it is to be done in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is the purpose and message of this little book. When Jesus explained what it meant to abide in Him, He said, Without Me you can do nothing (John 15:5).

    All of our efforts directed toward helping others to live the abundant life must be grounded in our desire and efforts to answer the call of our Savior Jesus Christ to a life of righteousness and service. This little book: BLACK CHRISTIAN MEN: Answering the Call to a Life of Righteousness and Service, was written over 22 years ago, as a divinely inspired message, directed to black Christian men who hoped to make a difference in their homes, churches, communities, and in the world. In 1987, I was asked

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