Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.Let the…
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Carrying the Load: Part 1
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 What is the law of Christ? Love God and love your neighbor. Here is the context of that verse in Galatians: Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch…
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Should I Heap Coals On His Head?
If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:20-21 Providing for the needs of our enemy is a way to repay evil with good.…
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As Yourself
You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 Loving my neighbor can be hard, especially when Jesus tells me who that is (hint – everyone). But He also taught us the way to do it – “as yourself.” Some would teach that means as much as yourself. I don’t disagree. But there is another…
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