Bible Reading: Matthew 7:7-12
Key Verse: Verse 12 – “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”
Key Words: do ye even so to them
A Hindu manufacturer told Stanley Jones why he had come to one of his meetings. “Years ago when I was a boy we heckled a missionary preaching in the bazaar – threw tomatoes at him. He wiped off the tomato juice from his face and then after the meeting took us to the sweet shop and bought us sweets. I saw the love of Christ that day, and that’s why I’m here.”
Slow to suspect – quick to trust.
Slow to condemn – quick to justify.
Slow to offend – quick to defend.
Slow to expose – quick to shield.
Slow to reprimand – quick to forbear.
Slow to demand – quick to give.
Slow to provoke – quick to conciliate.
Slow to hinder – quick to help.
Slow to resent – quick to forgive.
Dr. Mike Rouse
Thought: Love cannot be wasted. It makes no difference where it is bestowed, it always brings in big returns.
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