The Church that God Created
Jesus Christ founded the church so that it would be holy and without stains, a body that would follow his example literally, that aspires to be more and more like him, a church where he can see his character, his love and mercy reflected, a Church that looks like Jesus.
Ephesians 5:27 in order to present it to himself, a glorious church, which had no spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but was holy and without blemish.
John 13: 15-16 For I gave you an example, so that as I have done to you, you also do. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his master, neither is the envoy greater than he that sent him.
Matthew 11: 28-29 Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your souls
THE CHURCH OF THE LORD MUST BE:
Obedient
Philippians 2: 8-9 and being in the condition of a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, and death on a cross. Therefore God also exalted him to the utmost, and gave him a name that is above every name.
Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Colossians 3:22 Servants, obey in all things your earthly masters, not serving the eye, as those who would please men, but with a sincere heart, fearing God.
Hebrews 13:17 Obey your shepherds, and submit yourselves to them; because they watch over your souls, as those who must give an account; so that they do it with joy, and not complaining, because this is not profitable for you.
The Lord demands obedience from us, that whatever we do in any area or circumstance of life we try to please him not complaining, he himself gave us an example so that we could follow his steps of obedience, so obedient was it not to die on the cross we.
Worshiper
John 4: 23-24 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth; because also the Father such worshipers seek to be worshiped. God is Spirit; and those who adore him, in spirit and truth, must worship.
Our worship should not be limited to singing songs in the church, adoration is a way of life, making every action that we take a fence directed to exalt the name of God, to exalt Jesus Christ as king and lord. Live lives that please and honor God.
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Enforced
Joshua 1: 9 See that I command you to be strong and courageous; Do not fear or be dismayed, for Jehovah your God will be with you wherever you go.
Matthew 5:41 and to anyone who forces you to carry a load for a mile, go with him two.
Matthew 15:27 And she said: Yes, Lord; but even the dogs eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters.
The Church of God is not stopped by circumstances, trials or challenges, it always advances, as a church we must always be willing to do more than what is required of us, not to accept that we stop the negatives of other people but to fight to establish the God's Kingdom.
Shows Love
Matthew 5: 43-44 You have heard that it was said: Love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you: Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.
Love is the greatest requirement, the best weapon, the greatest gift God has given us, love has the power to transform nations, we must learn to love to forgive and we will live in peace reaching those who need God. The greatest proof of love was given by Jesus surrendering for you on the cross.
Walk in unity
John 17:11 And I am no longer in the world; but these are in the world, and I am going to you. Holy Father, to those whom you have given me, keep them in your name, so that they may be one, just as we are.
John 17: 21-22 so that all may be one; as you, O Father, in me, and I in you, may they also be one in us; so that the world believes that you sent me. The glory that you gave me, I have given them, so that they may be one, just as we are one.
The deepest prayer that Jesus Christ made was for our unity, the church of the Lord can not live in lawsuits, dissensions, enmities and resentments that damage our hearts and destroy the Lord's church. Let us maintain the unity of the spirit, it is what Christ expects of his Church.
Jesus created the Church to be more like him every day!
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