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It isn't safe to love people, but it is good

It isn't safe to love people, but it is good

Who do you love?  What kind of risks are you taking when you love someone?  Why is loving others sometimes a dangerous thing to do?

Scripture teaches us that out of our love for Christ, we're called to actively love others with the love He supplies us, but that's not always an easy thing to do.  Take a look at what the Holy Spirit inspired the Apostle Paul to write about the subject...

How can I gratefully accept what God grants me?

How can I gratefully accept what God grants me?

What would you change about your life?  What would you like to remain the same?

During the course of our lives, we're granted all kinds of experiences.  Some of those experiences are welcomed and enjoyed, while others tend to stretch and test our faith.

In the midst of all of this, the Lord invites us to be grateful.  What does His word tell us about how to begin to gratefully accept what He grants us?  Consider some of the principles outlined in 2 Corinthians 12:1-10...

Who are you trying to make look good?

Who are you trying to make look good?

How often do you think about how you look?  Is that thought constantly on your mind?  To what degree does the desire to look good impact the decisions you make?

Most people want to look good, to one degree or another.  But the truth of the matter is, life doesn't center around how we look.  The goal of our lives is to give God glory, not seek it for ourselves.  

Look at some of the principles we're shown in 2 Corinthians 11:16-33...