We ought to lay down our lives for others.1 John 3:16 Laying down our life is an act of true love. Are you alert, aware, and attentive to the needs of others? We cannot be considerate unless we eliminate self-interest. Talking about needs without action is just noise. We cannot even be perceived as counterfeit Christians. Jesus gave His life…
Walk in the light as He is in the light and have fellowship with one another. 1 John 1:7a At the moment of salvation, we are positioned instantly in righteousness. Saved people are never stationary. Believers proceed in righteousness one step at a time. The path we walk determines our positional fellowship. “Draw near to God and He will draw…
Use your gifts to serve others.1 Peter 4:10 At Forever Free Church, we carry burdens equally. One of the greatest acts of humility is material solidarity. Material solidarity is the idea of sharing material resources such as food, clothing, or shelter. Combining resources and contributing to the group is an illuminating illustration of Christian unity. How do you use your…
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.Romans 12:20 We cannot avoid or ignore those who cause us to suffer. We are called to active and positive interactions with others. This is not a command to stay in an abusive situation. (If we face abuse, we must flee that enemy, not feed him.) A relentlessly kind heart will bring down fiery…