2 Corinthians 5:18-20

“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. NIV

Resolving conflict is not one of my favorite parts of ministry but is a necessary part if we want to keep order and peace among the brethren. If a person comes to me about another person the bible says that they are to go to that person one on one first. So I usually will send them back to the other person to talk to them in hope that they can work things out on their own. If that doesn’t happen and both parties are at odds with each other, then as a leader our responsibility is to step in as a mediator.

It is written that without holiness, no one shall see the Lord.
But should misery accompany holiness or is it something that we can avoid?

Our attitude towards trails determines if we are miserable or joyful.
The Blessings of God is given by believing that our God is faithful.

Rev.:2:4: Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Rev.:2:5: Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

This Jesus we profess to love and serve should always be first in our lives. We need His guidance and example if we are to navigate the narrow way toward life eternal. There is a price and reward for following His commands.

M’t:16:24: Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

M’t:16:25: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.

Save your life for yourself. Ignore the words of this Saviour. Return to your riches and lusts and dead-end endeavours…put it off until later…Have the riches of this life now and enjoy the warm company of your friends in Hell later. Or…

Deny yourself, crucify your Worldly passions. Walk away from them. Why…..?