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: Persecution comes from various sources—family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church or social club members, and strangers. However, it’s tragic that many people suffer and succumb to persecution within their own ...
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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: How beautiful if would be to live in a world full of blessings without the burdens. It would be wonderful to never experience persecution or have a reason to weep. That sounds awesome, but we know it isn’t reality. ...
Continue ReadingDistributing to the Necessity with Our Hobbies
Examining Scripture: “Distributing to the necessity of saints;given to hospitality."Romans 12:13 Evaluating Soil: Hobbies can be extremely enjoyable and uplifting. They are even more fun when shared with someone who enjoys the same hobby. It’s such an encouraging experience when you get time to go or do something that you really desire to do and you have friends or loved ones who want to ...
Continue ReadingDistributing to the Necessity with Our Harvesting
Examining Scripture: “Distributing to the necessity of saints;given to hospitality."Romans 12:13 Evaluating Soil: In God’s Word, we see instructions and themes that involve love, grace, fruitfulness, and sharing. It’s pretty obvious that, in following Christ’s example, we as Christians should be the most sensitive, selfless, sharing, and sacrificial people our family, friends, church, ...
Continue ReadingDistributing to the Necessity with Our Hospitality
Examining Scripture: “Distributing to the necessity of saints;given to hospitality."Romans 12:13 Evaluating Soil: Helping others requires a spirit of hospitality. Without it, we’re not likely to open our hearts, homes, and hands to someone else’s needs. On the other hand, if others don’t see a heartfelt benevolence expressed with sincere love and compassion, they aren’t likely to believe ...
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