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NASB | 1 Peter 2:19 For this finds favor, if for the sake of conscience toward God a person bears up under sorrows when suffering unjustly. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 2:19 For this finds favor, if a person endures the sorrow of suffering unjustly because of an awareness of [the will of] God. |
Subject: What's the proper response to injustice? |
Bible Note: Aixen - I am confused about your fear here. Perhaps the problem is that the church is negligent in its appreciation for the gifts that God gives to the body. Not one person alone, but many . . . using their gift as the Holy Spirit has given . . . not for selfish gain or pride, but in humility, esteeming the needs of others and seeing ALL as valuable members. I have been told that this is not a church, yet, if we as believers are gathered about to study God's Word together, is that not an act of worship? It is not being done in isolation, but in view of all. As individuals we might be mindful of James instructions for proper speech (type qualifies here)See James 3 and Psalm 109:17. I read a great "one-liner" on this: whenever we open our mouth, our mind is on parade. (So what we type here is quite revealing too) All too often we do not find a blessing, but rather we find attitudes that are devoid of the mind of Christ, such as condescension, ridicule or even disgust. Titus 3:14 reminds us to use our gifts to meet needs. In this way, BOTH, the needful and the giver are fruitful. How did the meeting go for you? Blessings, mommapbs |