Discussing Biblical doctrine can lead disastrously to taking oneself too seriously. We want to remember that when we get too "wise" in our own eyes, our Maker loves to turn us on our head. It was a week ago Sunday when my turn came. I was discussing this "Oh so very important" doctrine featured here at godsizedhope.com with some brothers at our church gathering and they began to open up to me a powerful truth. I began to be blessed by this revelation, enjoying its far superior impact.
Perhaps you've guessed it.
Yes.
Love.
A brother loving his brothers more than his doctrine of x. Brothers agreeing to disagree at some point and getting back to basking in the joy of the unity of Christ! There is no doctrine more central to followers of Jesus. Love one another.
The encounter reminds me of Joshua's surprise visit before the battle of Jericho. You know the one Joshua "fit.?" Joshua comes face to face with the Angel of the Lord and asks him who's side he's on. Oops!
"No: rather I indeed come now as captain of the host of the LORD."
Love entered our conversation and asked me who's side I was on. The captain of the Host of the Lord was giving me a chance to not get swept away with the rest of those who opposed Him!
By the way, the gentleman who expressed this wonderful doctrine of love so powerfully is a strong supporter of this website. He just took the Lord's side!
Blessing to you W.P.!
Perhaps you've guessed it.
Yes.
Love.
A brother loving his brothers more than his doctrine of x. Brothers agreeing to disagree at some point and getting back to basking in the joy of the unity of Christ! There is no doctrine more central to followers of Jesus. Love one another.
The encounter reminds me of Joshua's surprise visit before the battle of Jericho. You know the one Joshua "fit.?" Joshua comes face to face with the Angel of the Lord and asks him who's side he's on. Oops!
"No: rather I indeed come now as captain of the host of the LORD."
Love entered our conversation and asked me who's side I was on. The captain of the Host of the Lord was giving me a chance to not get swept away with the rest of those who opposed Him!
By the way, the gentleman who expressed this wonderful doctrine of love so powerfully is a strong supporter of this website. He just took the Lord's side!
Blessing to you W.P.!
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