Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 3:17)
Not loving others, and not forgiving others, is not an option for the Christ follower.
Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 3:17)
Understanding does not bring peace. Trusting God brings peace, real and lasting shalom.
Life Lesson (verse Ephesians 3:18)
We were constructed for love, down to the atom, for love not to hate.
Prov 3:5-6 NKJV
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
1 Peter 4:8 NKJV
And above all things have fervent love for one another, for "love will cover a multitude of sins."
1 Peter 4:8 NLT
Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins.
Prov 10:12 NKJV
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins.
Prov 10:12 NLT
Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
Eph 1:4 NKJV
just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love,
Eph 6:23-24 NKJV
23 Peace to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Grace be with all those who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.
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