This week we studied what a healthy community of believers should look like. I don't know about you, but it almost seems too hard to do this side of heaven... or is it?
What words describes a healthy church?
harmonious
sympathy
love
humility
How do the members act?
devoted to and honors others
accept others for who they are
serve each other in love
humble
gentle
patient
encouraging
God has given us simple directions to obtain peace in our churches and families.
Psalm 34.12-16 states:
"Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days
keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking lies.
Turn from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous
and His ears are attentive to their cry;
the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."
Pursue Peace!
If you are following along in 1 Peter, what is God showing you?
Blessings,
Ellen
How great it would be if all churches followed these examples.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing on Spiritual Sundays.
Blessings,
Charlotte
Those verses cut to the heart of it. My mouth is a constant struggle for me. It can do great damage in living in harmony with others and in having healthy relationships. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteGreat thoughts! I love the psalm you shared.
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