Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Showing hospitality is a great way to redeem our time. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we give people a respite from the daily toils ...
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Overcoming Evil with Hospitality
Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: Having the spirit of hospitality is a good thing. It’s valuable. It’s a mindset that comes from a lifestyle dedicated to holiness. It doesn’t hurt anyone and welcomes others into our spaces to share good things with them. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we open our ...
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Examining Scripture: “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you,live peaceably with all men.Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves,but rather give place unto wrath:for it is written, Vengeance is mine;I will repay, saith the Lord.Therefore if thine enemy hunger,feed him; if he thirst, give him drink:for in so doing thou shaltheap coals of fire on his head.”Romans 12:18-20 Evaluating ...
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Examining Scripture: “Be of the same mind one toward another.Mind not high things,but condescend to men of low estate.Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.Provide things honest in the sight of all men."Romans 12:16-17 Evaluating Soil: Hospitality requires a selfless frame of mind. It takes our minds off of ourselves, our responsibilities, and our problems ...
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Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep."Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: Ugh! Blessing those which persecute us? That’s a tall order. I mean, we’re only human after all. We have emotions, different personalities, reputations to uphold, pride, self-respect, other things to do, and sensitive ...
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