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Believe and Hope?

Believe and Hope?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who believe in and hope the best for others. In Jesus name, amen.

When trust is broken, relationships can be fractured. Believers in fellowship rely on each other.

The bonds can be strengthened when we consider what Apostle Paul says when he is writing about love in 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ESV):

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.”

I looked up this verse in the notes of the English Standard Version. “The terms ‘believes’ and ‘hopes’ (my quotations) are sandwiched between ‘bears’ and ‘endures’ (my quotations) and, like them, probably refer to relationships between people rather than to faith and hope in God. Love believes the best of others and hopes the best for them.”

Within the fellowship of believers, God can use relationships to bring others to himself. Do you believe and hope the best of others? If so, praise God. If not, what needs to change?

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Rejoicing in Misdeeds?

Rejoicing in Misdeeds?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not rejoice in wrongdoing. In Jesus name, amen.

The lines between what is right and wrong should be clear.

Yet, today, it seems that the demarcation has become blurred. Scripture is full of examples of right and wrong including the Ten Commandments (See Exodus 20).

Apostle Paul when writing in 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (ESV) says,

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.”

Believers should not be confused. Love does not rejoice in past wrongdoing, so stop being a wrongdoer. Run from temptation. Don’t rejoice is misdeeds. Rather, do what is right!

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Do You Rejoice in the Truth?

Do You Rejoice in the Truth?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who rejoice in the truth. In Jesus name, amen. 

What power believers have!

It says in John 8:32 (ESV),
“The truth will set you free.”

When we realize the world is preoccupied with moral relativism, truth sometimes seems to have a definition that is in flux.

Apostle Paul writes about love in 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (ESV):

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.”

Don’t get sidetracked by the culture’s values. Scripture is the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

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Are You Resentful?

Are You Resentful?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to stop being resentful. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Are you holding a grudge?

Over time, a grudge can take on a life of its own. Resentment can build up. And like a volcano, it can erupt.

Apostle Paul is writing about love when he says in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV):

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.”

If you have a grudge, take steps to resolve the situation. This may call for forgiving another person or group. Make haste to stop feeling resentful and replace the feeling with love.

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Are You Irritable?

Are You Irritable?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to avoid being irritable. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Irritable and ill-tempered people are sometimes said to be “prickly.” There are those who are self-aware enough to recognize they are. Others are oblivious. Whatever the case, scripture is clear when Apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV):

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful;”

Get rid of the bad temper, and don’t be cross. Rather, turn to The Cross. Realize Christ’s sacrifice is for you personally. Change. And be released from the bondage of irritability. God has a plan for you to be a blessing to others today and in the future. Be ready!

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Are You Being Rude?

Are You Being Rude?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to stop being rude. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The difference between impolite and courteous people can be obvious.

People say, “I know a person is being rude when I see it.”

Some would argue that rudeness in our culture is at an all-time high. Bad mannered and vulgar people can ruin it for everyone.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 (ESV) says,

“Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful.”

No one is perfect.

Even the most respectful person can have a lapse and become rude on occasion. When it happens: Repent. Thank goodness for God’s amazing grace.

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