Jan. 03, 2021

HELP, THESE PEOPLE ARE DRIVING ME CRAZY!  MISSING PEACE

Pastor Sam – January 3, 2021

If you are on a continuous search to be offended, you will always find what you’re looking for.

• Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice. 

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.  Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.  Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.           Romans 12:14-18 NIV

… in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1 NIV

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud … Do not be conceited. Romans 12:16 NIV

• Jesus didn’t tell us to be right. He told us to be loving.

… Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.  Ephesians 4:2 NLT 

• Your life is too short and your calling too great to be offended by something small! 

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.  Proverbs 19:11 NIV

• Love doesn’t seek to win the argument. Love seeks to protect the relationship. 

If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.    Romans 12:18 NIV