Category Archives: respectfully

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy fear:

“…without…disputing.”
(1 Timothy 2:8)

You’re not commanding Your Church to be only “yes people,” Jesus.

We’re allowed to disagree, to share alternative views
so long as they’re based on Your Word
and not mere opinion.

But what You forbid is disputing – argumentative disagreement –

the kind that is disrespectful, disruptive, disorderly.

Disputing destroys the unity of Your Church
which is so crucial to Your mission!

Show me how to respectfully offer a different view

while trusting You for the outcome.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning (812) 473-7729…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Genesis 26:20; Exodus 18:16; Deuteronomy 1:12; Deuteronomy 25:1; Proverbs 17:14; Proverbs 18:19; Luke 22:24; Acts 15:2

Sunday, September 22, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel…”
(Galatians 2:14)

That’s when I’m forced to speak up, isn’t it, Jesus?

In a company, nation, church, community, project, group of friends

the first steps may seem right

but if over time there’s a blatant departure –

or a subtle one –

I can’t remain mute.

I have to speak up:

wisely, humbly, respectfully…
but firmly.

If I’m ignored, I have to keep trying

or get out.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning (812) 473-7729…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Genesis 39:6-12; Exodus 11:8; Judges 2:19; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 78:10; Jeremiah 5:3; Zechariah 7:11; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 22:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; Hebrews 11:24