Put God First.

Tandaan natin na kapwa lider at kapatiran sa loob ng iglesya ay may pananagutan. Ang maliit na pagkakamali ng isang lider ay maaaring maging sanhi ng katitisuran. Ngunit ang malaking pagkakamali kapag member ay madalas napagbibigyan. Upang magkaroon ng tamang hustisya, subukin nating alamin ang tunay na sanhi ng bawat pagkakamali kung may pananagutan din ba rito ang bawat isa o wala. Kung imoralidad ang dahilan ng pagkakamali. Palagi natin tandaan na lahat tayo ay "through grace" o sa biyaya lamang ang dahilan ng paglilingkod, ngunit wag natin ito abusuhin at gawing excuse para magpatuloy tayo sa pagkakasala. Manatili tayo sa pag-iibigan bilang mga tunay na anak ng Diyos na may pagtanggap sa bawat kahinaan ng isa't-isa. Iwasan natin magsakmalan dahil kung hindi, tiyak ay dyan na magkaka-ubusan. Maging parte tayo ng pakikipagkasundo o reconciliation sapagkat yan ang puso at isinapamuhay ng ating Panginoon. Magpakumbaba at aminin ang pagkakamali, pagkatapos, magpatawaran. Isapamuhay ang lubos na pang-unawa at laging hingin ang makalangit na karunungan. Pagpalain ka ng Panginoon. Pero kung sexual imorallity kasalanan ng pastor, kailangan magconfess sa church at humingi ng tawad, magpakumbaba, and better to step-down for the common good of the flock as the local church! Still, at the end magpatawaran sa isa't-isa as God forgiven us.

𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗟: 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗
𝗧𝗘𝗫𝗧: 𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗠 𝟴𝟱:𝟲
"Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?"

𝗔. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹?

𝟭. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝟰:𝟯-𝟰
"For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths."

𝟮. 𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝟭 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝟮:𝟲
"Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did."

𝟯. 𝗔 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟱:𝟭𝟯
"You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love."*

𝗕. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱?

𝟭. 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁: 𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟭:𝟭𝟬
"I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought."

𝟮. 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟱:𝟮𝟯-𝟮𝟰
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift."
𝟯. 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘀 𝟮𝟵:𝟭𝟴
"Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction."
𝟰. 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀: 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟴:𝟯𝟳
*"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."*

Today's Advice:
What are your Stop, Start and Continue?

Stop:
- Overthinking too much.
- Being too much hard on yourself, for His grace is always new
- Being a perfectionist, you're a slow work in progress.
- Thinking about your past and future, what matters the most is your present..
- Comparing yourself with other's growth because you bloom differently.

Start:
- Thanking God in best and even in worst times..
- Appreciating people, seeing them as Jesus did.
- Taking care of yourself, self-care is not selfish.
- Being patient with people, your progress is not like theirs.
- Accepting failures, because it's part of your growth.

Continue:
- Praising God in everything that you'll do.
- Encouraging people, but always humble your heart.
- Forgiving people, not because they deserve it, but God wants it.
- Giving your best, so people can see God in your life.
- Praying and having that fire in your heart to share His love until until you meet Jesus face to face.

𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚

"JESUS CHRIST the same yesterday, and today, and forever." Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)

The author expresses the enduring nature of JESUS CHRIST. By stating "the same yesterday, and today, and forever," the verse underscores the unchanging character of CHRIST. This constancy signifies that His teachings, love, and divine attributes have remained consistent throughout history.

The "yesterday" refers to the past, emphasizing that JESUS' teachings and nature were reliable and unaltered in previous times. "Today" emphasizes the present, suggesting that believers can rely on Him in their current circumstances. "Forever" points to the future, assuring believers that CHRIST's unchanging nature will persist for all time.

My friends, this is a source of comfort for us, reminding us that amidst the flux of life, we can anchor our faith in a timeless and dependable Savior. We are encouraged to trust in the enduring nature of CHRIST's love, guidance, and promises, fostering a sense of security in the unchanging foundation of our faith. A pleasant Friday.

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