THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION.
TOPIC: RELATE IN LOVE
PREACHER: BROTHER HENRY SHOBO
_Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13 GNB)._
In today’s world, winds of intolerance are blowing strongly. It’s common to find those who can’t control their temper. Little things infuriate them and make them exhibit such anger that’s unbecoming of Christians. They’d make such comments as, “I can’t stand that brother or sister.” You could even hear their persistent complaints and whining about the Church premises: “I can’t stand this place; it’s just somehow; I don’t think I’ll keep coming to this Church.” They have people, places, and things they can’t tolerate. Don’t be that way!
But think about it: The Bible says, “By his (God’s) spirit he hath garnished the heavens…” (Job 26:13). The Holy Spirit created the whole world and beautified the Heavens, yet He’s so humble and so gracious to come live in you. In all His greatness and magnificence, He considers you qualified to be His house, His living tabernacle. In spite of your imperfections and idiosyncrasies, He still loves you. Why then should you, for whatever reason, say you can’t stand someone else? Why should you resent or find anyone repulsive?
It is no shocker that in the mouth of many christians, even the so called holy ghost filled, tongues speaking Christians you'd find the most horrible and terrible words ever used and spoken freely and expressly without restraint. Words that even God himself never used on Adam and Eve when they disobeyed him in the garden
Pleasant and uplifting words cannot be found in their mouth; what proceeds from their mouths are words that tears down the soul and spirit, negative, unhealthy and evil words. Words that when you hear the hearer will become bitter and downtrodden and some words would make one think of suicide; very evil and terrible words they release out of their mouths
The Bible says in Proverbs 16:24 that "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.*
If the Holy Ghost could come to live in you, then be humble. Emulate Him, for the Bible says, “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us…” (Ephesians 5:1-2). Let Him be your focus. If you love Jesus, it’ll show in your relationship with others.
Our theme verse says, “Be tolerant with one another….” Be humble to accommodate and tolerate your brothers and sisters in Christ. The Bible says no one should “...think of himself more highly than he ought to think...” (Romans 12:3). God expects you to think highly of yourself, but you’re not to exalt yourself above others.
If you found yourself exhibiting traits of resentment and intolerance, consciously re-culture yourself with the Word. Be sure to only give vent to the love of God in your life.
With all humility, gentleness, and patience, relate with others graciously, lavishly expressing God’s love to your world. Be accommodating and kind towards others, giving allowance for their shortcomings and imperfections, because the love of God is shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Ghost.
Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
GOD BLESS US ALL,
AMEN.
TOPIC: RELATE IN LOVE
PREACHER: BROTHER HENRY SHOBO
_Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you (Colossians 3:13 GNB)._
In today’s world, winds of intolerance are blowing strongly. It’s common to find those who can’t control their temper. Little things infuriate them and make them exhibit such anger that’s unbecoming of Christians. They’d make such comments as, “I can’t stand that brother or sister.” You could even hear their persistent complaints and whining about the Church premises: “I can’t stand this place; it’s just somehow; I don’t think I’ll keep coming to this Church.” They have people, places, and things they can’t tolerate. Don’t be that way!
But think about it: The Bible says, “By his (God’s) spirit he hath garnished the heavens…” (Job 26:13). The Holy Spirit created the whole world and beautified the Heavens, yet He’s so humble and so gracious to come live in you. In all His greatness and magnificence, He considers you qualified to be His house, His living tabernacle. In spite of your imperfections and idiosyncrasies, He still loves you. Why then should you, for whatever reason, say you can’t stand someone else? Why should you resent or find anyone repulsive?
It is no shocker that in the mouth of many christians, even the so called holy ghost filled, tongues speaking Christians you'd find the most horrible and terrible words ever used and spoken freely and expressly without restraint. Words that even God himself never used on Adam and Eve when they disobeyed him in the garden
Pleasant and uplifting words cannot be found in their mouth; what proceeds from their mouths are words that tears down the soul and spirit, negative, unhealthy and evil words. Words that when you hear the hearer will become bitter and downtrodden and some words would make one think of suicide; very evil and terrible words they release out of their mouths
The Bible says in Proverbs 16:24 that "Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.*
If the Holy Ghost could come to live in you, then be humble. Emulate Him, for the Bible says, “Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us…” (Ephesians 5:1-2). Let Him be your focus. If you love Jesus, it’ll show in your relationship with others.
Our theme verse says, “Be tolerant with one another….” Be humble to accommodate and tolerate your brothers and sisters in Christ. The Bible says no one should “...think of himself more highly than he ought to think...” (Romans 12:3). God expects you to think highly of yourself, but you’re not to exalt yourself above others.
If you found yourself exhibiting traits of resentment and intolerance, consciously re-culture yourself with the Word. Be sure to only give vent to the love of God in your life.
With all humility, gentleness, and patience, relate with others graciously, lavishly expressing God’s love to your world. Be accommodating and kind towards others, giving allowance for their shortcomings and imperfections, because the love of God is shed abroad in your heart by the Holy Ghost.
Be always humble, gentle, and patient. Show your love by being tolerant with one another. Do your best to preserve the unity which the Spirit gives by means of the peace that binds you together.
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
GOD BLESS US ALL,
AMEN.
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