DID YOU KNOW “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” —1 Corinthians 4:2, NIV Did you know that Paul describes Christian leaders as entrusted servants before he discusses their achievements? The church at Corinth had developed the habit of comparing its teachers. Some identified with Paul, othersContinue reading “Faithful Beyond the Applause”
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When Approval Costs Too Much
On Second Thought “Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.” —Luke 6:22, NIV Most of us want to be liked. We appreciate a warm greeting, an invitation, or the reassurance that we belong. There is nothingContinue reading “When Approval Costs Too Much”