*** MORSEL EXTRAS***
Re: Fruits and Opposition
Show the world the fruits of Christianity, and it will applaud. Show it
Christianity, and it will oppose it vigorously.
--Watchman Nee
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering,
kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control"(Gal5:22-23)
"..whatever things are true - noble - just - pure - lovely - of good
report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy --
meditate on these things."(Phil4:8)
Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of
all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably
with all men. (Rom 12:17-18)
"Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to
bring peace but a sword. (Mat 10:34)
"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In
the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have
overcome the world." (John 16:33)
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