But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27-28 (ESV) Wednesdays Devotion By John Strong It may sounds strange, but I feel that sometimes it is the hardest to live a Godly life when I am surrounded by Christians. Some Christians sharpen you and bring you closer to God; others call themselves Christians because they once said a prayer or occasionally go to church. It can be hard to live as God leads you around that kind of Christian, since we are influenced by how our friends live their lives. Its ironic that I sometimes grow the most when Im surrounded by non-believers! Because I know my life should look different than the pChristian friends are Christian in name only, then sometimes we get confused about what is right or wrong when we see other supposed Jesus Followers living certain ways. From college to Hollywood, Ive made plenty of heathen friends and I love them dearly. And you know what? They have helped me to follow Christ more closely, because when you are surrounded by temptations and secular worldviews, you know you need Christ in order to stand and not fall. When I am weak, He is strong. Becoming friends with those outside the church not only fulfills the Great Commission; it can also deepen your relationship to Christ. Read: 1 John 1:6-7 biblegateway/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A6-7&version=ESV 2 Corinthians 12:10 biblegateway/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+12%3A10&version=ESV
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 12:09:43 +0000
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