9-10-09. . . .What A Novel Idea!
“Dear brothers, if a Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help him back onto the right path, remembering that next time it might be one of you who is in the wrong. Share each other's troubles and problems, and so obey our Lord's command. If anyone thinks he is too great to stoop to this, he is fooling himself. He is really a nobody.” (Gal 6:1-3 TLB) How easy it is to stand on the sidelines pointing fingers and passing judgment about someone’s faults. At the end of the day it amounts to nothing more than wasted energy that benefits no one. Why not with that same energy, engage our love and compassion in helping that person back on the path of righteous remembering, that what we give is what we get! Hum. . . . . .what a novel idea!
Prayer: Lord, give me a humble and loving spirit especially when it comes to showing mercy and compassion to others. Forgive me for where I’ve fallen short and strengthen me to respond differently next time. Amen!
Jude 21-23. . . .Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. KJV
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