God speaks today Saturday | July 2, 2022
Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.
(Isaiah 55:7)But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
(Matthew 9:13) Helping the fallen
The author shares a story of a young woman who fell into sexual temptation and was abandoned by her Christian family. Instead of showing her love and support, they closed their doors on her. The author emphasizes that even after knowing the gospel, people can fall into sinful actions and treating them with love and mercy is essential to help them get back on their feet. Sometimes disciplinary action will be unavoidable, but it should always be generous and restorative while remaining firm. The author also shares a positive story of a young man who confessed to his parents and was shown love and support, which helped him rectify his life. The author encourages readers to show love and support to their brothers and sisters who fall.
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But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless.
(Matthew 12:7)When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
(Mark 2:17)For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.
(Hosea 6:6)To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
(Proverbs 21:3)Comments: