How are we to handle disagreements? Often, our greatest strengths are our greatest weaknesses. One of the main reasons people like church is the wonderful fellowship they enjoy. One of the main reasons people leave church is because of conflicts that occur during times of extended fellowship.
ESV Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking …
"To dwell above with the saints we love, O that will be glory; But to dwell below with the saints we know, that's a different story!"
In today's lesson, we turn down the home stretch of Paul's letter to the Philippian church. Chapter 4 contains some surprisingly personal closing appeals. The early church was far from perfect. Yes, we've got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital T, and that rhymes with P, and that stands for people. If you ever find a perfect church, don't join it, because it wouldn't be perfect anymore!
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