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Tagged: Matthew 5:48

Be Ye (Im) Perfect: We Don’t Have to be Perfect
Posted on Monday, February 29th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: 1 Peter 1:16, Carol McClain, character counts, don't have to be perfect, God's love, Matthew 5:48, overcoming perfectionism, Peace With God
48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Mat. 5:48 This verse tormented me for years. Perfect? Not possible, not for me, but believe me, I tried. Perfection takes a lot of work The first church I belonged to demanded this of me. Still, no matter how …[ read more ]

FIRST WAY TO BE HOLY: STOP DOING EVIL
FIRST WAY TO BE HOLY: STOP DOING EVIL By: Carol McClain The early chapters of Isaiah have me seeing our precious church and the miracle of grace portrayed poorly. Isaiah 1:16b-17 reads: Cease to do evil. Learn to do good. Seek justice. Rebuke the oppressor Defend the fatherless Plead for the widow. Sometimes our society has a good reason to malign Christians. Isaiah 1:15-16 commands us: 15 "When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; even though you multiply your prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. 16 Wash… ...[ full story ]

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