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Freedom and liberty come with a few caveats for Christians. We are always under the microscope. God doesnāt call us to be perfect, just mindful of others.
āSo whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. Do not cause anyone to stumble, whether Jews, Greeks or the church of Godā even as I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many,so that they may be saved.ā Romans 10: 31-34 (NIV).
Hereās the latest Nashville OutRage map. Fortunately, the weather has warmed. We might learn exactly how many list their lives because of the gross negligence. #NES #Nashville
Does reading these verses bring you joy or angst? I see them as an invitation for self reflection. What about you?
āThen Jesus said to his disciples, āWhoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? For the Son of Man is going to come in his Fatherās glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.ā
Matthew 16: 24-27 (NIV).
Greetings š
Hereās Godās heart on true leadership. If only our leaders would internalize this message and act accordingly.
Jesus called them together and said, āYou know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slaveājust as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.ā
#leadership #Jesus #government
Matthew 20: 25-28 (NIV).
