Err On The Side Of LOVE.

[JAG**]

Err On The Side Of LOVE.

By JAG
March 14, 2021 Sunday
It's impossible for we humans to always "get it right" with regard to the
precise balance between LOVE and Justified Harshness. But err on the side
of LOVE. Strongly emphasize such things as:

■ God wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
■ There is Hope for all men.
■ Second chances for all people. Give'em second chances.
■ Forgiveness. Be forgiving in heart. Forgive people.
■ Never curse the darkness, instead light at least one candle.
■ Do at least one thing every day to make the world a better place.
■ The Father's LOVE principle within the parable of The Prodigal Son.
■ Restoration for poor fallen human beings.
■ Redemption as the Hope for the worst of men.
■ Judge not and you will not be judged, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Condemn not and you will not be condemned, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Forgive and you will be forgiven, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Exercise patience with poor fallen human beings.
■ Remember God dealt with you in Mercy and Grace.
■ Leave judgment and condemnation in the hands of Almighty God.
■ Pray for all men that God in His Mercy and Grace will save them.
■ "Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love." Gal. 4:2
The End.

I wrote a lot of that up there to my grown children this morning in the Notes app on my iphone
sitting in church listening to the pastor preach. I was able to both listen to him and to write
down those thoughts.

Best.

JAG

 

Edited March 15, 2021 by JAG**

[Ray12614]

So glad to hear you are back in church! Yes, we can get alot of revelation during pastors teaching, and sometimes just sitting in silence and allowing the Holy Spirit to minister to us. Most times, it will be following the teaching from the pulpit, and, othertimes we take 'short side trips' when something said 'sparks' the Holy Spirit to teach us on some topic.

One of the things that I appreciate about those who love me is: They always tell me the truth. Sometimes that does not feel very good, but, because they love me, and they want the best for me, they tell me even though it might bring up awkward times between us.

I SOooooooo appreciate that from them. Of course, that also comes by spending time with them and developing friendships with those brothers and sisters in Christ.

Yes . . . always error on the side of love.

Good post!

Ray . . . 

[JAG**]

8 hours ago, Ray12614 said:

So glad to hear you are back in church! Yes, we can get alot of revelation during pastors teaching, and sometimes just sitting in silence and allowing the Holy Spirit to minister to us. Most times, it will be following the teaching from the pulpit, and, othertimes we take 'short side trips' when something said 'sparks' the Holy Spirit to teach us on some topic.

One of the things that I appreciate about those who love me is: They always tell me the truth. Sometimes that does not feel very good, but, because they love me, and they want the best for me, they tell me even though it might bring up awkward times between us.

I SOooooooo appreciate that from them. Of course, that also comes by spending time with them and developing friendships with those brothers and sisters in Christ.

Yes . . . always error on the side of love.

Good post!

Ray . . . 

Thanks Ray.

Eh? You said you are glad to hear that I am "back in church." You must have me

mixed up with somebody else. What makes you think I was not always in church?

Anyway, no harm done.

God bless.

JAG

 

 

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[Riverwalker]

This is very good. Thank you.

I would say just that for the good news to have full impact, they do have to know the bad news.  But by no means focus on it. Just tell them the WHOLE truth

 

[Charlie744]

On 3/14/2021 at 6:19 PM, JAG** said:

Err On The Side Of LOVE.

By JAG
March 14, 2021 Sunday
It's impossible for we humans to always "get it right" with regard to the
precise balance between LOVE and Justified Harshness. But err on the side
of LOVE. Strongly emphasize such things as:

■ God wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
■ There is Hope for all men.
■ Second chances for all people. Give'em second chances.
■ Forgiveness. Be forgiving in heart. Forgive people.
■ Never curse the darkness, instead light at least one candle.
■ Do at least one thing every day to make the world a better place.
■ The Father's LOVE principle within the parable of The Prodigal Son.
■ Restoration for poor fallen human beings.
■ Redemption as the Hope for the worst of men.
■ Judge not and you will not be judged, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Condemn not and you will not be condemned, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Forgive and you will be forgiven, said the Lord Jesus.
■ Exercise patience with poor fallen human beings.
■ Remember God dealt with you in Mercy and Grace.
■ Leave judgment and condemnation in the hands of Almighty God.
■ Pray for all men that God in His Mercy and Grace will save them.
■ "Be completely humble and gentle, be patient, bearing with one another in love." Gal. 4:2
The End.

I wrote a lot of that up there to my grown children this morning in the Notes app on my iphone
sitting in church listening to the pastor preach. I was able to both listen to him and to write
down those thoughts.

Best.

JAG

 

This is really a wonderful post --- Your children not only should be proud of you but know they are blessed with a father who they may see each day who puts God first and lives for HIM.

Unfortunately, I must tell you something..... Yesterday, the 14th your pastor was not able to attend..... that was me preaching to you and I think we need to talk......I am expecting you provide me with a similar list of reasons why you chose to write while I was preaching.... don't think I did not notice.... I just did not know who you were...and that list better not be as long as this one........

Just saying, Charlie

 

 

[Ray12614]

18 hours ago, JAG** said:

Thanks Ray.

Eh? You said you are glad to hear that I am "back in church." You must have me

mixed up with somebody else. What makes you think I was not always in church?

Anyway, no harm done.

God bless.

JAG

 

 

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Before the Covid, many on Worthy scoffed at my love for attending church. And of course now, with Covid, many more have determined never to attend church again when safe.

No, I don't know you of course, but was just glad to find someone here who attends . . . 

Grace and Peace . . . Ray . . .