Thursday, March 6, 2008

And they'll know we are Christians by our love.......

If I . . . can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge . . . but have not love, I am nothing.
- 1 Corinthians 13:2

I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. - 1 Corinthians 1:10

Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. - Ephesians 4:3

My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father just as you are in me and I am in you… I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one and we are one… May they be brought in complete unity to let the world know that you sent me. - John 17:20-23

There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him; haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush to evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. - Proverbs 6:16-19

May we spend time in prayer, each day, for one other. We need to show grace amongst ourselves. How can we expect anyone else to respect us or our beliefs when we act as nasty as the world? They should recognize us by our love.

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