Posts Tagged ‘ Church ’
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
Psalm 133:1, ESV
We are called to unity in Christ, and it is something that the world will notice. May we abide in Christ and with each other.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8, ESV
We are called to unity in Christ, and to get there we should be focus on all the good things God has given us and done for us, especially our salvation. We don’t ignore bad things, but we focus on what is good.
See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.
1 Thessalonians 5:15, ESV
We have unity in Christ, and we should seek the best for all in the Church and the the world, realizing most people are unaware of the harm they cause. Show grace, love, and patience with all people.
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment.
1 Corinthians 1:10, ESV
We have unity in Christ, so let us be united in seeking Him and encouraging each other to be more Christ-like.
But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7, ESV
God has said He will be with us, and this is seen in living with the Church, helping each other, encouraging each other, and together worshiping the One who has saved us by Jesus’ blood.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
Malachi 3:10, ESV
God is changing this world for His glory, and He is doing it through the Church. We give to the Church to spread His glory, and He is faithful to the Church and thus His people who give.
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Galatians 6:10, ESV
The cost of following Jesus is getting over ourselves, and we should therefore treat others the way Jesus treated us, with sacrificial love, especially within the Church.
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luke 12:40, ESV
God takes care of us, most importantly by the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Church now prepares the world for His imminent return to judge the world.
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.”
Isaiah 41:13, ESV
God takes care of us, first by His mighty right hand and also by His Church, the Body of Christ.
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11, ESV
God has given His Church to encourage each other in the Holy Spirit.
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