To conclude: you must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another as brothers, and be kind and humble with one another. Do not pay back evil with evil or cursing; instead, pay back with a blessing, because a blessing is what God promised to give you when he called you. As the scripture says, "Whoever wants to enjoy life and wishes to see good times, must keep from speaking evil and stop telling lies. He must turn away from evil and do good: he must strive for peace with all his heart. For the Lord watches over the righteous and listens to their prayers; but he opposes those who do evil."
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
94.2 Be One In Soul And Mind
(Philippians 2:1-4)
Your life in Christ makes you strong, and his love comforts you. You have fellowship with the Spirit, and you have kindness and compassion for one another. I urge you, then, to make me completely happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and being one in soul and mind. Don't do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but he humble toward one another, always considering others better than yourselves. And look out for another's interests, not just for your own.
Monday, January 18, 2016
94.1 Live In Harmony With One Another
(Roman 15:1-6)
We who are strong in the faith ought to help the weak to carry their burdens. We should not please ourselves. Instead, we should all please our brothers for their own good, in order to build them up in the faith. For Christ did not please himself. Instead, as the scripture says, "The insults which are hurled at you have fallen on me." Everything written in the Scriptures was written to teach us, in order that we might have hope through the patience and encouragement which the Scriptures give us. And may God, the source of patience and encouragement, enable you to have the same point of view among yourselves by following the example of Christ Jesus, so that all of you together may praise with one voice the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
93.5 Forgiveness Of Sins
(Psalm 32)
Happy are those whose sins are forgiven, whose wrongs are pardoned.
Happy is the man whom the Lord does not accuse of doing wrong and who is free from all deceit.
When I did not confess my sins, I was worn out from crying all day long.
Day and night you punished me, Lord; my strength was completely drained, as moisture is dried up by the summer heat.
Then I confessed my sins to you; I did not conceal my wrongdoings. I decided to confess them to you, and you forgave all my sins.
So all your loyal people should pray to you in times of need; when a great flood of trouble comes rushing in, it will not teach them. You are my hiding place; you will save me from trouble.
I sing aloud of your salvation, because you protect me.
The Lord says, "I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise. Don't be stupid like a horse or a mule, which must be controlled with a bit and bridle to make it submit."
The wicked will have to suffer, but those who trust in the Lord are protected by his constant love.
You that are righteous, be glad and rejoice because of what the Lord has done.
You that obey him, shout for joy!
93.4 Paul's Goodbye: Live In Harmony
(2 Corinthians 13:10-13)
That is why I write this while I am away from you; it is so that when I arrive I will not have to deal harshly with you in using the authority that the Lord has given me- authority to build you up, not to tear you down.
And now, my brothers, goodbye! Strive for perfection; listen to my appeals; agree with one another; live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a brotherly kiss. All of God's people send you their greetings. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
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