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Love Your Enemies
“Love your enemies” is one of Jesus’ harder commandments. How can we obey this instruction? What does that mean?
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Representing Christ’s Grace
Jesus called His disciples to turn the other cheek, give graciously, and go the extra mile. When we do this, we show His grace to others.
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Martin Luther on Divorce
Some thoughts by Martin Luther on the subject of divorce.
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 9:2-8
“Why are you thinking evil in your hearts? For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins…Get up, pick up your stretcher and go home.”
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The Words of Christ—John 3:11-15
“And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes will have eternal life in Him”
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The Words of Christ—Mark 14:72
No matter how bad our sins may seem, Jesus is not surprised. He knows our weaknesses and forgives us anyway.
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Anger, Reconciliation, and Worship
Bitterness, anger, and unforgiveness will poison our worship. We need to take the initiative to heal relationships if we want to worship God in spirit and truth.
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“Anger Leads to….”
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
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The Words of Christ: Mark 11:25
“And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you for your offenses”
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Peacemakers, Love, and Forgiveness
Christians become peacemakers simply by living out their faith everyday with the people around us, especially those who may be difficult to love.
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