Church notes - 7th April 2024

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Philippians 4:1 - 9
Sacrifice - Trusting in God
We need to trust the Lord. We can get overwhelemed by the World's messages.

The crown - Not stuff. Not achievement. But people who have come to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

vs 2
Disagreement and division.
We need to do conflict resolution.
Gr. Skandalus 'Offence;

Conflict in the Body of Christ
A deceptive trap - Skandalus 'Offense'
- A bait of Satan
Holds the bait
Offense is a tool of the Devil to bring people into captivity.
Offense is usually due to pride.
Pride keeps people from seeing the truth.
The heart condition is hidden from you, but not from God.
He who cannot forgive another breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself.
We need to forgive.

vs 3
Help those who are in confict.
Grace is amazing!

1 Corinthians 11:27 - 32

vs 4
Rejoice
- Be considerate
vs 5
Keep your eyes on Jesus
Give thanks in all circumstances.
All things work for those who love God.

vs 6 - 7
Nothing is too great for God's mighty power.

Rejoice and give thanks
Care for others and refuse to be offended
Remember that Jesus is coming back
Don't worry about anything (reject fear)

vs 8 - 9

Comments

[theradicalchild]

I have been deeply damaged emotionally by others' pride, including my own parents', and I absolutely cannot forgive those who have not sincerely apologized to me or really repented. I trust in God and don't curse him or Christ, and I more curse humanity. It's difficult for me as an autistic, but I have taken some actions recently that I hope will help me recover, even if it means leaving my household.