Sometimes we get overwhelmed by our need for a great vision or unique plan. However, I have come to realize that an immediate goal for our church should be to creat a culture of warmth and hospitality. In this late hour hospitality is going to attract people to the gospel. A few of us have been seeing the need for relationship building in our fellowship. We need to build trust and heal the many broken relationships within our community. In order to be successful in our endeavor we need to deal with the recent rise of strife in our little fellowship.
As I was praying, asking God to reveal what we are really dealing with He led me to the book of Proverbs. Please meditate on these scriptures and stand in the gap with me and Judi. May the devil's plans be twarted and God's name be glorified!
Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goes out: so where there is no talebearer the strife ceases.
Talebearer: One who spreads malicious stories or gossip, one trading as a peddler in scandal, whose propensity to talk leads him to betray confidence
Proverbs 16:28b … a whisperer (gossiper) separates chief friends.
Talebearer: One who spreads malicious stories or gossip, one trading as a peddler in scandal, whose propensity to talk leads him to betray confidence
Proverbs 16:28b … a whisperer (gossiper) separates chief friends.
Proverbs 26:22, Proverbs 18:8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention (discord) shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Discord: a: lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) b: active quarreling or conflict resulting from discord among persons or factions: strife
James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the LORD hates: yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
1. A proud look,
2. A lying tongue,
3. Hands that shed innocent blood,
4. A heart that devises wicked imaginations,
5. Feet that are quick in running to mischief,
6. A false witness that speaks lies,
7. And the person that sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer reveals secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit conceals the matter.
Proverbs 22:10 Cast out the scorner, and contention (discord) shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
Discord: a: lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) b: active quarreling or conflict resulting from discord among persons or factions: strife
James 3:16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the LORD hates: yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
1. A proud look,
2. A lying tongue,
3. Hands that shed innocent blood,
4. A heart that devises wicked imaginations,
5. Feet that are quick in running to mischief,
6. A false witness that speaks lies,
7. And the person that sows discord among brethren.
1 comment:
And I truly believe that our church is on this path! But its not a path that everyone is going to be willing to take because its the narrow path.
I think we need to be wood, but in a positive way. We need to throw ourselves into the fire of love & enthusiasm & faith that He is beginning a good work in us that He will complete!
I have excitement for what is about to happen & that we are on the threshold of a big bonfire!
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