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“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8, NIV)

Whether in the human family into which we were born, or the spiritual family of God into which we both chose and were chosen; success depends on: (1) Having the same values and goals (like-minded). As both scripture (Mark 3:25, Matthew 12:25, Luke 11:17) and and Abraham Lincoln (1858) have said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

Getting on the same “wave-length” as others can be very difficult, but we must persist because achieving and maintaining like-mindedness is essential in any task or endeavor where we must cooperate with others.

Taking the time to imagine what it would be like to live in someone else’s shoes (empathy) opens the door to like-mindedness. – Luther

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“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8, NIV)

Whether in the natural human family into which we were born, or the spiritual family of God into which we both chose and were chosen; success depends on:

1. Having the same values and goals (like-minded)
2. Showing sympathy for each other
3. Displaying love for one another
4. Showing compassion
5. Displaying humility in all things

Beginning Monday, over five daily installments of “Daily Encouragement,” we will address each in turn. For today, please consider the whole of 1 Peter 3:8, which was written to disciples that were attempting to live holy lives under extremely challenging circumstances.

Peter’s letters remind us today that we are never alone in our trials; and that God always provides us with the grace, and the tools to stand with integrity and with courage. – Luther

REMINDER: “Daily Encouragement” will be on break, as is customary, on Sunday. Lord willing, see you again on Monday. Have a great Sunday in worship!

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“Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8, NIV)

Whether in the natural human family into which we were born, or the spiritual family of God into which we both chose and were chosen; success depends on: (5) Displaying humility in all things.

English writer G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) lamented the common practice of humility: “A man was meant to be doubtful about himself, but undoubting about the truth; this has been exactly reversed.” (Click here for full text of essay.)

The person that completely trusts his/her heavenly Father in all matters, as evidenced by faithful obedience to His word and the leading of His Holy Spirit, will always be grounded (which is the state we commend when we praise a person’s humility). The disciple of Jesus need not be certain of anyone — except God. – Luther

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