John 13:35 says that the world will know we are Christians if we love others.
I recently read a story about a man who was walking along. He saw a guy standing on a bridge about to jump. He ran over shouting, "Don't do it! There is so much to live for!"
The guy responded, "Like what?"
The man asked, "Well that depends. Are you atheist or religious?"
The guy answered, "religious."
The man excitedly yelled, "So am I! Are you Christian or Jewish?"
"Christian"
"So am I! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"
"Protestant."
"So am I! Are you Lutheran or Baptiste?"
"Baptiste."
"So am I! Are you the Orthodox Baptiste or the Reformed Baptiste?"
"Reformed Baptiste."
Horrified the man said, "What? Die heretic!" And pushed him off the bridge.
Okay, so I missed a few details in my story. It actually went all the way to Reformed Baptiste Church of God, Reformation ??15." The point is the same. There are going to be people we don't see eye to eye with. How we treat them shows the world if Jesus lives in us though. Let's not become that man who pushed the guy off the bridge.
This is a place where I am study God's Word for myself. I am a bit of a historian so also including some research into the culture of the times and people that I come across as I read the Bible will be here too. This is just a way for me to share what I learn with others as well as feel like I am being held accountable for keeping up with my devotions. I am lazy by nature and need that small check and balance.
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