“bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do” This reminder is short and to the point. But how many will choose to ignore these wise words? 1. Bearing is to carry.. we all have those who may be weaker than us. Let’s not shun them or cast them to the wayside. But rather, learn how to pray 4 them. 2. Try to give them godly instruction, a good word of hope & encouragement in the season they are in. Then it will be up to them as to what they do. Forgiving One another This command will hit you right where it will hurt the most! 1. Pride - we don’t want to forgive! The flesh wants to hold this over that person who has hurt you. And you want to protect yourself from getting hurt again. Your excuse will be that “she/he needs to prove to “me” that they are really sorry”. Again it’s your flesh making excuses for your wrong attitu...
“ The Lord is like a father to His children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him” Excellent words of encouragement for us! We just celebrated our earthly fathers yesterday! We are blessed to have an example of what a Father role is & what obligations and long suffering it takes to be a hands on father; We see the pressures and toll that fathers must endure, for the sake of their families. Such a blessing they have been! But as children of God we have the love, protection and care of our Heavenly Father! The differences are much better. You know that God the Father has a plan and a future for you. A life of good and with hope! I believe that Our Father’s love is greater because He is the example of perfect love! Think about it! Who has the promise of eternity? Who has created everything we see and touch, and did it for our pleasure? Who can erase our sins and lead us on the path to do what is right? O there are many reasons to...
John Bunyan Born baptised 30 November 1628 Elstow , Bedfordshire, England Died 31 August 1688 (aged 59) London, England Occupation Writer and preacher Genre Christian allegory , sermons Notable works The Pilgrim's Progress Enjoy the music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISgr8SgCYbY Pilgrim's Progress From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come; Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream is a 1678 Christian allegory written by John Bunyan . It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature , and has never been out of print. Bunyan began his work while in the Bedfordshire county prison for violations of the Conventicle Act , which prohibited the holding of religious services outside the auspices of the established Church of England . Conventicl...
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