Hebrews 3:12-13
Be careful then, dear brothers and sisters. Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning away from the living God. You must warn each other every day while its still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God.
I need community in order to really see and know myself. Without community, I will listen to my own arguments, believe in my own lies, believe a false gospel, and buy into my delusions. If I'm going to see myself the way Christ does, I need my brothers and sisters to hold the mirror of God's Word in front of me and point me back to the gospel.
amazed at some of the community God has surrounded me with
Without the loving courage of honesty from my brothers and sisters around us, our hearts will harden.
a few dear friends that shower me with grace
I'm really trying to work on living in humble, honest community with others, where personal ministry is part of the daily culture. That's what I'm called to and by the grace of God, that's what I desire more and more. What a gift God has called us to community to show us our sin and encourage one another to look to the cross for everything.
Thank you Jesus.
