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The Art Of Neighboring: Week OneSample
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God’s Word is like a mirror, showing us our true selves. God is aware of our worst tendencies. In mercy, he shows his people how to live in a way that reflects his own character, not in a way that pursues selfish desires. And that includes loving others.
Pray
Heavenly Father, thank you for the way your laws are built on love. Help me to grow in joyful obedience to your Word.
Read
The book of Leviticus contains the laws God gave his people to help them establish themselves as a strong community.
Leviticus 19:17-18
Reflect
What are the examples of typical human behavior described in this passage? Specifically, how does God instruct his people to act instead?
Respond
Following God’s laws can feel unnatural, or even just too hard to do. But following God’s laws leads to the best kind of society. Think of a time in your life when you observed or experienced grudge-bearing, revenge, or hatred. How would the situation have changed if people had loved each other instead?
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You probably know that Christians are meant to be loving people. But sometimes that ideal can seem far from the reality. Perhaps we’re not starting from the right place. Loving others can only happen if we understand wha...
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