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| January 24, 2001 |
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| "Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railng for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing." 1Peter 3:8-9 Believers are to be like-minded, sympathetic, tenderhearted, and courteous, which means they are to be humble-minded, not trying to lord it over one another. This is to be the attitude and action of a believer among other believers. "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing" is turning the other cheek. If another believer says something evil about you, something that is not true, should you strike back? No! Commit him to the Lord ~ the Lord will take care of him. If we take this position it will break down all the little cliques and stop all the arguing and fighting within the church of believers. We need to all be mindful that we are to be representing the Lord Jesus. Joy comes from within ~ It does not depend on circumstances, but triumphs over circumstances. It produces a gentleness of spirit and a magnetic personality. ~Billy Graham God Bless You. <J><E><S><U><S>< <S><A><V><E><S>< |