Memory Verse – Matthew 7:12 – “In EVERYTHING, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.“
Pastor Grant Hill is back today to talk about “The Golden Rule”. It MATTERS how you treat people. As Christians, we represent God. Your love & care of ALL people is observed by others. In the New Year, be aware and let God use us to love others and treat them as we wish to be treated.
Matthew 7:12 “In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”
Exodus 22:21 “You shall not wrong a stranger or oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if a person is caught in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness.
Matthew 5:38-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that he had be sold to repay the debt. “At this the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’ The servant’s master took pity on him, canceled the debt and let him go. “But when that servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred silver coins.
He grabbed him and began to choke him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he demanded. “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’ “But he refused. Instead, he went off and had the man thrown into prison until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were outraged and went and told their master everything that had happened. “Then the master called the servant in. ‘You wicked servant,’ he said, ‘I canceled all that debt of yours because you begged me to. Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?’ In anger his master handed
him over to the jailers to be tortured, until he should pay back all he owed. “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart.”
Exodus 23:4 “If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him” —
Leviticus 19:18 “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
We invite you to join us each Wednesday at 11:30 AM for Midweek@Minnewashta Chapel Service – A PLACE TO BELONG – Favorite hymns are sung, Prayers & Praises for the people are shared, and Pastor Grant Hill delivers a short message. Communion is served the first Wednesday of each month.
Beginning in January, we will no longer be collecting non-perishible items for Bountiful Baskets at church. With the huge need in the community, you are encouraged to continue donate personally. I’ve included the link here. https://bountifulbasketfoodshelf.kindful.com/
Remember, beginning next week, Do not write a check to the church for the Missions. If you wish to donate to any of the Missions of the Month, I will include the link here, so you can donate to them directly (or you can find them on the website as well, with full description).
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January – Renew Hope/Amborella House