Living with Believers

Living in Covenant

A Heart-felt Covenant

Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) 

Jesus Teaches Us to Love One Another

1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 New International Version

Final Instructions

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.
16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

For Reflection

In the community of believers, there are many variations. Some prefer to do this rather than that. Some hold different beliefs. About some, you wonder if they know the same God as you do!  All people have been created by God.  Christ is active in all people, no exceptions. God wills that you love and respect all people. God calls us to use our creativity to be supportive and lead in a way that protects a person's right to choose. 

If God has given us the power to choose, choose love.

Pray

Pray so that you can see The Christ that is in all people and respect them.

Note: Dyed silk banner by students at the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, Montreat, NC, 2019
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