November 26, 2023
Ephesians 2:14 For He is [Himself] our peace (our bond of unity and harmony). He has made us both [Jew and Gentile] one [body], and has broken down (destroyed, abolished) the hostile dividing wall between us, Amplified Bible Classic Edition
I don’t value people based on their values; I value them as someone Jesus was willing to die for.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. New International Version
I’m not trying to win an argument; I’m trying to win a person. People don’t care how much I know until they know how much I care.
1 Corinthians 9:21 When with the heathen I agree with them as much as I can, except of course that I must always do what is right as a Christian. And so, by agreeing, I can win their confidence and help them too. Living Bible
As a Christian, we’re not called to hold the world accountable. Our Mission isn’t to be the Morality Police, changing their Behavior. Our Mission is to lead them to our Savior!
1 Corinthians 5:9 When I wrote to you before, I told you not to associate with people who indulge in sexual sin. 10 But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers who indulge in sexual sin, or are greedy, or cheat people, or worship idols. You would have to leave this world to avoid people like that. New Living Translation
1 Corinthians 5:11 I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. New Living Translation
1 Corinthians 5:12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning. 13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.” New Living Translation
Every part of my life is a mission field (i.e., social media, my job, my hobbies, my family gatherings). I will intentionally schedule time to build consistent connections with people who are far from God.
Mark 16:15 And then he told them, “You are to go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere. Living Bible
I will patiently build trust opening their heart to the truth.
“The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim Him with their mouths and deny Him with their actions is what an unbelieving world finds unbelievable.” - Karl Rahner
Blessers versus Converters Study
From: Five ways to bless your neighbors, Dave Ferguson
Our services will always consider the outsider.
Prayer is the foundation for any multiplying move of God. I will pray consistently for people far from God