Patience


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To endure something is not the same as having godly patience.  I may endure something without my will.  That is to say someone may imprison me for some means.  Because it is not my choice I endure.

But the patience God gives agrees that where ever I find myself is the place where I should be.  Godly patience will consider handcuffs and manacles as if they are jewelry.

In the teaching of the Gospel it is not wise to endure the Great Commission.  But with all godly patience we instruct full of mercy and truth.  Mercy will often ruffle the teachers feathers, while truth will ruffle the student.  Regardless, Godly patience demands that we continue.

Love = Obedience


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“Do you love me more than these?”

More than sex.  More than Envy.  More than money.  More than fame, profit, ownership,  pride, humility, lawfulness, religion, …

“If you love me you will obey my commands.”  want to stop sinning?  Learn to love the Lord.

His Word is true God cannot lie if we love him we will obey his commands.