Bobby McDonald - Praising God For Our Family In The Lord
Summary
The speaker encourages spending time praising God specifically for one's family and the people God has placed in one's life. Drawing from Paul's letters, he notes that constant thanksgiving is a theme in apostolic writing. He further argues that differences within relationships, like marriage, are not obstacles but are divinely orchestrated 'friction' that polishes believers, helping them grow more like Christ.
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Speaker: Bobby McDonald Title: Praising God For Our Family In The Lord Date: 01-15-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)
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