‘God Disciplines Us For Our Good.’
Hebrews 12:10-14.
a) Hebrews 12:10. Good fathers discipline their children during the growing years as they think fit.
b) Hebrews 12:10. God disciplines us for our good that we may share in His Holiness.
c) Hebrews 12:11. Discipline is usually not pleasant and sometimes painful yet it produces a harvest of Righteousness and Peace in us.
d) Hebrews 12:12. We need to strengthen our drooping hands and weak knees.
e) Hebrews 12:13. We are to make straight paths for our feet so that what is lame may not be disabled, but rather, healed.
f) Hebrews 12:14. We are to make every effort to live in Peace with all people and to be Holy; without Holiness no one will see the Lord.
(Through this QT I clearly see that God Disciplines Us For Our Good)
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‘Our Christ Like Attitude.’
a) Philippians 2:5; John 13:15; 1 Corinthians 11:1. Should be the same as that of Christ Jesus.
b) Matthew 11:29. Should be humble and gentle.
c) Matthew 20:26-27. Should be ready to serve other people.
d) Acts 20:35. Should be generous and hard working.
e) Romans 15:5. Should be in harmony with our True Believer Brothers and Sisters.
f) 1 Corinthians 10:33. Should consider what is the best for other people.
g) Ephesians 5:2. Should be a life filled with Love for other people.
h) 1 Peter 2:21; 4:1. Should be willing to suffer when God calls us to suffer.
i) 1 John 2:6. Should be a living and not just a talking testimony.
(This Second one reminds me to have My Christ Like Attitude)
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Chris.
We should be in harmony with our True Believer Brothers and Sisters. This kind of harmony is only possible when we live in harmony with the Triune God. If we keep the correct and Biblical attitude then there is no need for a “democratic” system in the Church. The Bible clearly lays down God’s Standards for Church Life and Discipline. The Church can be healthy when the Leadership is in harmony with the Government of God.
