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August 25th – 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

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Week 4 – Living In God’s Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-7)

We live in a materialistic society. A world which tells us that power, money, and fame are the keys to happiness. We’re bombarded daily with messages that suggest the more we accumulate, the happier we’ll be. But the truth is all the money in the world can’t buy the most precious thing of all, love. In 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 the apostle Paul tells us that without love, our achievements and possessions are meaningless. Paul’s not talking about a fleeting, shallow love, but an abiding, true, Christlike love for others that reflects the heart of God. Without this love, even if we have everything this world has to offer and more, we truly have nothing. This deep, selfless love that seeks the good of others above our own, is the foundation of a fulfilling life. One far more valuable than any wealth or power the world can offer. When we live in Christlike love, we discover a richness and joy that far surpasses any earthly treasure. A love that gives our lives true meaning and purpose.

Questions For Reflection –

  1. How can we prioritize cultivating a Christlike love in our daily interactions, ensuring that our actions and words are motivated by selflessness and compassion rather than personal gain?
  1. In what ways can we evaluate our pursuits and relationships to ensure that love is at the core, reflecting the true essence of 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 in our lives?

Love is the heartbeat of life. Without it, everything else is just noise. 🙏🏻❤️

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July 3rd – Proverbs 23:17

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Proverbs 23:17

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord always. Surely there is a future.”

In the world we live wealth, fame, and power are celebrated above all else. Our televisions, magazines, and Internet are all inundated with images and stories of the rich and famous. We see their seemingly perfect lives and think they have it all. And we’re filled with envy. We wonder why that can’t be us. Easily we buy into Satan’s lie that God is holding out on us. Keeping us from all the wonderful things the world offers. And we think that if we only had what they had our lives would be easier and we’d be happier. But Satan is the father of lies. Material things may fill our lives but can never fill our hearts, nor provide the comfort of resting in the eternal promises of Jesus. That’s why we can trust God. He sees from beginning to end. And He knows that although things may look and feel good to us, in actuality they lead us to perish. God is the One who truly loves us, and so He calls us away things He knows aren’t good for us. For only in Him alone can all worthy things be found, and abiding in Him is where the true treasure lies.

 

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February 28th – Galatians 5:26

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Galatians 5:26 

Society today glorifies wealth, fame, power, and aggression above all else. This makes it a real challenge for Christians to live by the Spirit rather than the flesh. For temptation is everywhere we turn. And the sins of conceit, provoking others, and envy, are easily given in to. Especially when we ourselves are hurting, suffering or wanting. But we can guard ourselves against these negative attitudes by instead cultivating the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. Fruits including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. And fruits that keep our focus off ourselves, and our own desires. Putting them instead where they belong, on God and others. Allowing us not only to live in love, joy, and peace, but build healthy relationships with others and most of all, honor God.

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