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Friday, August 6, 2004, Part 2
How the Beatitudes help us better understand the parable of the sheep and the goats
Acts of kindness in everyday life
Handling the overwhelming needs of those around us
Caring for the needy is an expression of our faith
Things you should covet
God sees your secret sins
The fruit of the Spirit
The fruit of the Spirit--where do these qualities come from?
A biblical warning following the description of a godly person
The proper way to treat a Christian who has sinned
Your response to a Christian who's had a moral failure
Restoring with gentleness
Bearing one another's burdens
Gentleness, love, and bearing one another's burdens
Evaluating your Christian life
"Bear one another's burdens" and "Bear your own burdens"
Inspiration on coming to God for forgiveness
How to patiently love those outside your viewpoint
Godly love opposes petty comparisons
How keeping a godly perspective allows us to love others
Keys to resolving those awkward times of conflict
We’ll grapple with the truth that love doesn’t delight in evil
Reaching the world without letting its values infiltrate the church
The church’s role in our ever-changing society
Let’s grapple with the concept of comparison . . . and the need for humility
A lively discussion on humility
Travel with us back to ancient Israel
Take a moment to reflect on the radical and life-transforming message of the gospel
There’s a fine line between humility and pride
The power of humility in our daily lives
Encouragement to those under the weight of guilt and shame
Let’s discuss the Hebrew celebration of Passover
The reality of forgiveness . . . and the consequences of taking your own path
Discover a whole new perspective on the Pharisees in the New Testament
How to apply the one-flesh principle to your marriage
When you see someone in need, do you come to their rescue, or turn the other way?
Developing a heart and attitude that honors God
Discover what keeps us from leading a life pleasing to God
The different attitudes that hinder us from being fully used by God
Staying on course when the journey of faith gets difficult
The serious consequences of our sin, and the painful price required to redeem us
Discover the steps laid out by Jesus, that lead to the restoration of a broken relationship
Learning how to confront, in the spirit of restoring the relationship
Practical tools for restoring relationships
The delicate issue of reconciliation
The importance of keeping a godly perspective on wealth
Practical truths for today straight from God’s Word
Reflecting on the well-known story of the Prodigal Son
Find out how the quality of our relationship with God influences how we engage with others