A little over a year ago, I was in pretty bad shape. I had been through several “Prodigal Years,” as one of our wise Elders describes the times when we, like the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), take the abundance that our Father has given us and walk away from Him, squandering His gifts all the [...]
See also: Multiply by Francis Chan and Disciple by Bill Clem. Actions related to the "One Anothers" of the Scripture (Some of the passages are negatives – to be avoided) Rom. 12:10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Rom. 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate [...]
B.F. Westcott, commented on Ephesians 5:21, “In mutual subjection all realize the joy of fellowship. Such harmonious subjection of one to another is the social expression of the personal feeling of thankfulness.”Having just taught on the consequence of thankfulness being one of the results of “careful living,” this quote grabbed my attention. Doesn't it make [...]