We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Saturday, October 17, 2020

Forgiveness


Forgiveness, therefore, is first and foremost a promise. As God promises not to hold the sins of repentant and believing sinners against them, so we also must promise not to hold the sins of those we’ve forgiven against them. You may demonstrate this promise by not doing at least three things to the person you’ve forgiven. First, you may not bring up the forgiven offense to the forgiven person so as to use it against him/her. Second, you may not discuss the forgiven offense with others. Finally, you may not dwell on the forgive offense yourself  but rather remind yourself that you have forgiven your offender, “just as God in Christ also has forgiven you.”

Lou Priolo, The Complete Husband, pg. 75

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