Psalm 34:18 The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
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John 15:13-14 (Jesus says) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
14 Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
14 Ye are My friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
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Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.
Comments from Beth Martin:
As long as we repeat anything someone said to another we risk stirring up strife. There are times that we are unable to anticipate someone else's reaction when considering our words. It is extremely important to pray while we are in a conversation. I find that often my attention is focused on the words of the other person rather than actively praying. As I focus on this daily it becomes easier. This is a ongoing struggle as I am often shocked as that which offends them would never offend me. We need God's judgment not our own when dealing with others.
Comments from Beth Martin:
As long as we repeat anything someone said to another we risk stirring up strife. There are times that we are unable to anticipate someone else's reaction when considering our words. It is extremely important to pray while we are in a conversation. I find that often my attention is focused on the words of the other person rather than actively praying. As I focus on this daily it becomes easier. This is a ongoing struggle as I am often shocked as that which offends them would never offend me. We need God's judgment not our own when dealing with others.
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1 Timothy 4:7-8 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.
8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
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