We, The Church, must always be under the reforming corrective force of God’s Word.
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As members of the Church we always strive for unity. When we find ourselves disagreeing, we should be humble, repentant, and ready to listen. Yet at some point, we may need to go a different way. This should come after seeking God’s will in prayer, and counsel from the saints. However, if after earnestly seeking the Lord we choose to walk apart, we must trust that God is sovereign, and be sure we are following Him as we perceive His leading.
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Sometimes I expect too much, and offer too little. I am working on that behavior. How about you? Where are you with the church, and do you need to do something about it?
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Jesus returns to his team. His comments are set against the religious of the day, their attitude and behavior. Jesus’ words are strong and spot-on. For his team, there will be many temptations. For his team, it will be easy to decide to let others serve them. Both are deadly. How many people today look at the church and consider it either corrupt, lazy, or both?
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Words matter. Word meaning drifts. Beyond drifting, there is distortion. The meaning of some words can change so much over time that folks abandon using them the way they were originally intended. Can you think of any words that fit the above description? Often, when I am writing these reflections, I pause at the opening words I am going to use. My goal is to be helpful. To invite you to think about God’s Word in a way that draws you deeper in your relationship with God through Jesus. I also know we all have history, and that one little word can set a person down a path that is not helpful…
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