1Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,a stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work.
Words of Encouragement
2Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. 3And I ask you, my true partner,b to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.
Do you take the time to read this morning devotional? If not do you take daily time with God? I ask because you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. But if you don't take the time to read this how would you know!
Paul was concerned about a disagreement between two sisters of Christ who worked hard telling others the Good News. Did they not listen to what they preached? Why didn't they love each other as Christ does?
I think because they were effective Satan found a wedge and drove it in between them.
Brethren do you have a disagreement with anyone? Jesus was clear on what you must do! Forgive!
It doesn't mean you have to restore a relationship if you lost all trust, just forgive before bitterness takes root and others see you as Euodia and Syntyche.
Do you know of a disagreement between any brothers or sisters in Christ?
Can you be a partner to help resolve it? If you can, remember to speak softly and out of love.
The world is watching you.
How will your light shine?
Blessings, David
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