Resting in His Promises: Daily Reflections

FRIDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2024

 

TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 2:5-17

 

TOPIC: FORGIVING A SINNER

 

Many times, churches over-react to sinners to the extent of even ex-communicating them.

 

Paul calls on church members to forgive and comfort the offender considering that many end up regretting their actions and go into excessive sorrow.

 

Paul admonishes the Church to love such people, bearing in mind that once there is forgiveness in the larger body, God agrees with the Church.

 

Paul noted the enemy's schemes against the church. Therefore, he cautioned the church not to give in to such.

 

Believers are the aroma of Christ among church members and unbelievers. We smell death on unbelievers while among the brethren is the fragrance of life. What gives us this quality is God.

 

Our position in Christ should motivate us to speak what is godly with sincerity and not peddle God's word for profit through taking advantage of weak members.

 

QUESTION: What role are you playing in restoring erring members back to God?

 

PRAYER: Father, forgive me for taking advantage of my position to inflict pain on erring members and rebuke me any moment l am tempted to peddle Your word for my selfish gain, in Jesus name. Amen.

Remain Blessed      

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