Friday! Proverbs!
A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.
Proverbs 14:25 NIV
This is a verse that encourages those in medicine, science, law, teaching...pastors... parents... and friends...
Eg when we see the truth of someones medical condition it can save their life.
When we see the truth of someone's heart attitude, it can save their life
And ultimately if we see the truth of our own spiritual condition, we realise that everyone is in the same spot, and it's only Grace that saves.
The Truth saves, and in the same way, diluting, skirting, or being a false witness to the truth does not.
Paul says to speak the truth in love.
Love doesn't change the truth, but love finds a way to make truth save...
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...four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn't bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus... Mark 2:3-4 NLT Great account of inventiveness and determination to get their friend to see Jesus. Love this. Do you wonder about the back story? Are these the same 4 people who bring this man food? Take him to the toilet every day. Clean him up. Does he live with one of them? Are they family? Are there whole families or groups of people in the background who have supported and cared for this man? A group of children who grew up seeing their parents love in action? Probably. Healing Help Hope These things are found in community. These 4 guys are the heroes here. The upfront people. One day it will be interesting to see who the background heroes are. #loveinaction #community #inthistogether #walkingeachotherhome #gospelofmark
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