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Look for ways to learn in every situation by staying humble and open-minded so the Lord can reveal who He is and what He's doing.
Mark 4:25 AMP “For whoever has a teachable heart, to him more understanding will be given; and whoever does not have a yearning for truth, even what he has will be taken away from him.”
Mark 4:25 AMP “For whoever has a teachable heart, to him more understanding will be given; and whoever does not have a yearning for truth, even what he has will be taken away from him.”
A Greek word often used in scripture for steadfastness, patient endurance, and constancy towards and for the heart of God. To ‘hupomone’ is to remain and abide in his presence regardless of circumstances.
Romans 12:12 Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.
Romans 12:12 Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times.
Knowing our why keeps us centered on what is important and pushes us past comfort into places we need to rely on the Holy Spirit.
Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
1 Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.”
Philippians 2:14-16 “Do everything readily and cheerfully—no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving Message into the night, so I’ll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns. You’ll be living proof that I didn’t go to all this work for nothing.”
Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”
1 Thessalonians 1:5 “because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.”
Philippians 2:14-16 “Do everything readily and cheerfully—no bickering, no second-guessing allowed! Go out into the world uncorrupted, a breath of fresh air in this squalid and polluted society. Provide people with a glimpse of good living and of the living God. Carry the light-giving Message into the night, so I’ll have good cause to be proud of you on the day that Christ returns. You’ll be living proof that I didn’t go to all this work for nothing.”
We honor each other’s voices, influences, and ideas by trusting the identity that Holy Spirit has placed within us. In the same way, Jesus postured himself to serve, we also posture ourselves to serve one another in humility. We prefer each other by honoring in words and actions, keeping no record of wrongs, and considering and trusting one another.
Philippines 2:3-4 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.”
Philippines 2:3-4 “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.”
Gossip hurts people in any community, and it’s something the Lord hates. People are safe in our ears because when we hear something negative being spoken about them, we consciously try to believe the best about them and end the gossip with us. People are safe in our mouths because we refuse to speak negatively about them with others in our community. Instead, if we have an issue with someone, we go directly to them. And if we need to process with someone before the confrontation, we do it with a trusted mentor outside the community.
Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 6:16, 19 “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
Matthew 18:15-17 ““If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.”
Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”
Proverbs 18:21 “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”
Proverbs 6:16, 19 “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
Matthew 18:15-17 ““If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.”