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Being Different
Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Being Different: Think Differently Part 1
Contributed on Feb 28, 2025
If we are going to be different in this world, we must start with our minds, and think differently.
TRUE When Jesus was before Pilate, Pilate irritatingly asked Jesus, “So, are you a king or not?” Jesus answered, “You tell me. Because I am King, I was born and entered the world so that I could witness to the truth. Everyone who cares for truth, who has any feeling for the truth, recognizes my ...read more
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2. Being Different: Thinking Differently Part 2
Contributed on Feb 28, 2025
If we are going to move on in our Christian faith, we must learn to think differently.
PURE To be pure means to be innocent, holy in relation to God. 1 John 3:3 “Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.” Notice the first thing that is said in this verse. “Christ is pure.” If we need proof that Jesus Christ is pure, look to the cross. ...read more
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3. Being Different: Different Fruit
Contributed on Mar 11, 2025
If we are going to strive to be different, we must first think differently, then prove our change by our different actions.
The fruit of the Spirit is the spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit in us. The Spirit produces these character traits that are found in the nature of Christ. They are the byproducts of Christ’s control—we can’t obtain them by trying to get them without his help. If we want the fruit of the Spirit to ...read more
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4. Being Different: Different Fruit 2
Contributed on Mar 12, 2025
If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.
GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more