Ministry in Times of Conflict
Divisions and carnality
1 Cor. 3:1-6
Read the Bible through:
AM - 1 Kings 16-17; PM -Luke 20:27-47
"You are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men"
(1 Cor. 1:10).
Divisions and carnality
1 Cor. 3:1-6
Read the Bible through:
AM - 1 Kings 16-17; PM -Luke 20:27-47
"You are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men"
(1 Cor. 1:10).
In the year 1249, before Italy was an organized nation, a soldier deserted the army of Bologna and moved to the town of Modena. He took with him an old broken bucket used as a water trough for army horses. The leaders of Bologna requested the bucket be returned and the people of Modena refused. For 22 years these two cities waged a costly war during which many people died. All of that because of a bucket!
Emotions serve as accurate indicators of what is truly important to us. That's why a young child grieves over her lost pet. When a factory worker protests on behalf of a cause, it reveals his or her priorities. And we find it normal for an athlete to celebrate exuberantly after winning an important game. What stirs your emotions and passions? Is it worldly things that produce resentment and conflict or spiritual matters that result in joy and peace?
Master, may my emotions reflect the values of Your kingdom.
