Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. (Ephesians 4:31-32)
If you want to have great relationships with others, this verse is for you. It's easy to become angry with people who bother you and to say or do mean things to them. However, God calls you to be kind, tenderhearted, and forgiving. This is only possible when you understand that God showed you kindness by sending His Son to die on the cross for you while we were still sinners. ~ Jeff M Newman
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Lesson 4 -1 John 1:1...which we have gazed upon...
Welcome back to our verse-by-verse Bible study of 1 John. Last lesson we focused on how you can see Jesus with the eyes of faith by reading the eyewitness accounts of Jesus in the Bible, seeing Jesus in creation, seeing Jesus in other believers, and trusting that one day you will see Jesus face to face in Heaven.
Live a Life of Joy by Testifying the Gospel of God's Grace
But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. (Acts 20:24) If you want to live a life of joy, spend your time telling people about Godโs amazing grace. God provided His Son Jesus, tโฆ
Thank you! Such a beautiful reminder!!