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\u201cW<\/strong>hen in doubt, walk in love.\u201d<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u00a0Ephesians 5:2 <\/strong>And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour.<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
1 Peter 3:8-9<\/strong> Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.<\/em><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
1 John 3:11 (MSG)<\/strong> For this is the original message we heard: We should love each other.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
You can’t please everyone, but you can walk in love. To walk in love is a choice. It gives precedence to God and His Word regardless of the circumstance. In the face of the most brutal assault from the people around Him, Jesus choose to go to the cross and redeem us back to God. That was truly walking in love and not in the flesh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Victory Confession<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
I believe that when I sow love I will reap love. In all situations, I will respond with love. I will not be moved by the actions or words of people. I trust you God that as I am obedient to your Word and walk in love I will reap a harvest of victory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cWhen in doubt, walk in love.\u201d \u00a0Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savour. 1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, … <\/p>\n
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