This weeks readings were Romans 9-16, Acts 21-28, Ephesians, Phillippians,
Colossians, 1 Timothy, and Philemon.
I found that the main theme of these chapters is Paul writing to different groups of people putting out little fires and trying to get everyone on the same page.
He wanted people to not focus on the laws so much and just be good people. The Israelite's had all kinds of laws and it didn't seem to do them any good. What makes us better is our belief and love for Christ that then in turn want to follow the law.
Romans 14:3 "Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him."
Romans 15:6 "That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the aFather of our Lord Jesus Christ."
Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole aarmour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."
Be one, a new person, family under God. We are all different individuals but one entity in God and Christ. Put on armor, habits, that help you grow into this Family unit. Put on the layers that are going to protect you.
"Put on the layers that are going to protect you." I like that!
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