tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224568723728253433.post5171463236666922238..comments2023-06-28T09:50:52.107-04:00Comments on Exulting in the Cross: Divisions, Quarreling, or Unity.Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05241205993383739880noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224568723728253433.post-53636679482370618402012-02-27T17:34:12.742-05:002012-02-27T17:34:12.742-05:00Ps 27:4 One thing have I asked of the LORD,
...Ps 27:4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, <br /> that will I seek after: <br /> that I may dwell in the house of the LORD <br /> all the days of my life, <br /> to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD <br /> and to inquire in his temple.yogrynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707076100009002361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5224568723728253433.post-16099157006008778612012-02-27T12:58:18.878-05:002012-02-27T12:58:18.878-05:00I talked this over with you the other day, but I r...I talked this over with you the other day, but I read this again and had some comments/musings/blatherings to give. First, I do think that the more we uphold Christ, the less we will dissolve into bitter dissension and petty arguments. Yet some arguments and disagreements might remain, but these will stem from a proper place - that is, upholding Christ means upholding truth and love, so the more we uphold Christ the more we uphold truth - in love! :) <br /><br />I really believe that truth without love is no truth at all. You might say the right words, but to speak God's truth with vindictiveness or judgment or any kind of spite makes it something other than what it is meant to be. God Incarnate spoke the truth, and prostitutes, publicans, sinners and fools flocked to Him because they felt His love resonate. They felt His enoughness, and knew that they didn't have to do any measuring up to the perfection He required, and I think we're supposed to emulate that when it comes to one another, at least to some extent. Truth and love always have to go together. I was reading through a sermon today going through Ephesians, and the emphasis was on the verses in chapter 4 speaking of walking worthy. Some characteristics of worthiness are humility, gentleness, patience, and bearing with one another. It also reminds me of where Paul writes about kindness, tenderness, and forgiveness. I think these ought always to be kept in mind and applied in any truth-telling, or any situation, ever, always.official.jester@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04093117424868311354noreply@blogger.com