Quote of the Week
“there is much emphasis today on improving the environment, education, and working conditions;
And it is all good, but there is something even greater and better, and that is a change in people themselves”
(Sidlow Baxter)
WORD 4 TODAY - Colossians 3:13
“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...
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