The Danger of Idealizing Christian Community
Dietrich Bonhoeffer once observed that idealism about church can actually hurt real churches. When we value our ideal of Christian community more than Christian community itself, we can miss the gift God wants to give to us. The New Testament reveals many times how hard it can be to get along with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Yet, God intends for us to live the Christian life in a genuine, committed relationship with others. Often this takes work!
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Gentleness and Anxiety
While our anxieties can make it more difficult to be gentle, God promises gentleness as the fruit of his Spirit.
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