Diary (cont). This diary of course like anything else is our own evaluation. Perhaps an accountability partner can also be there to guide us; and a written record on their part or any specific ideas as to how we are or aren't progressing may be helpful to us. May be a good idea for BFF's....
4. Keeping things in eternal perspective. "All my tears" may say it best as the lyrics to the song go. Revelation promises that He will "wipe away every tear" ( Rev. 21:4). This isn't completed until the end of the Millennium and beginning of the new heaven and earth after the Great White Throne Judgment where many will sadly be condemned. It is only then that death will finally as the last enemy be removed ( 1 Cor. 15:55). It isn't just hyperbole to say that if you are of the remnant that is bearing much fruit and you are patiently enduring contention from those who say all sorts of things against you ( Matt. 5:10-12) that your reward is great and you are greatly blessed. Again; if it is your husband or father saying these things then you have difficult decisions as to how to deal with it. I am convinced that whatever course we need to take God will provide the resources and people to make it clear. There are some things we need to get away from. That subject would be a matter for another pot. Our confidence not fearing (Phillippians 1:28) threats because it is a sign of destruction for the wicked. Also; of course ultimately they can only destroy the body not the soul. ( Matt. 10:28). Overcoming such things from past hurts in your life and for those loved ones who have been violated through God's forgiveness can be needed to avoid a root of bitterness in our hearts ( Eph. 4:21). That verse may not specifically apply as it seems to be missing out on salvific grace; but it could affect how your "enemy" reacts to the Gospel message if YOU have harbored bitterness.
5. Unconditional love. Agape love of course is the penultimate aspiration.
Diary (cont). This diary of course like anything else is our own evaluation. Perhaps an accountability partner can also be there to guide us; and a written record on their part or any specific ideas as to how we are or aren't progressing may be helpful to us. May be a good idea for BFF's....
4. Keeping things in eternal perspective. "All my tears" may say it best as the lyrics to the song go. Revelation promises that He will "wipe away every tear" ( Rev. 21:4). This isn't completed until the end of the Millennium and beginning of the new heaven and earth after the Great White Throne Judgment where many will sadly be condemned. It is only then that death will finally as the last enemy be removed ( 1 Cor. 15:55). It isn't just hyperbole to say that if you are of the remnant that is bearing much fruit and you are patiently enduring contention from those who say all sorts of things against you ( Matt. 5:10-12) that your reward is great and you are greatly blessed. Again; if it is your husband or father saying these things then you have difficult decisions as to how to deal with it. I am convinced that whatever course we need to take God will provide the resources and people to make it clear. There are some things we need to get away from. That subject would be a matter for another pot. Our confidence not fearing (Phillippians 1:28) threats because it is a sign of destruction for the wicked. Also; of course ultimately they can only destroy the body not the soul. ( Matt. 10:28). Overcoming such things from past hurts in your life and for those loved ones who have been violated through God's forgiveness can be needed to avoid a root of bitterness in our hearts ( Eph. 4:21). That verse may not specifically apply as it seems to be missing out on salvific grace; but it could affect how your "enemy" reacts to the Gospel message if YOU have harbored bitterness.
5. Unconditional love. Agape love of course is the penultimate aspiration.
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