Promises for the Battle
Cooperation
Sustenance #2—Compelling Cooperation
Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:12 God has a sense of humor: He made the mathematics of selfishness compelling! Recognizing that being judged fairly, being taught effectively, and having the resources we need from God through other people is important. … Continue reading
Grace #4—Co-operating Grace
I am the least of the apostles—unworthy to be called an apostle because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not wasted. Instead, I strove harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of … Continue reading
Team #6—All for One, One for All
God has composed the body … so that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another. 1 Corinthians 12:24–25 A kidney specialist once commented that God made the body just to carry around our kidneys; everything the body does is designed to feed, … Continue reading
Team #1— “E Pluribus Unum”
Jesus’ command to “love your enemies” reflects his understanding that the command to “love your neighbor” occurred as the positive contrast to the commands not to bear a grudge or take vengeance against those in our community who were seriously annoying, those close to us who were opposing or undermining our efforts to contribute to … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 