What is the most valuable substance on earth? Plutonium, gold, and diamond are like dirt compared to antimatter, which is valued at $1750 trillion per ounce. While antimatter is obviously valuable, I believe people are more valuable. Value is determined by the price paid. God spent the blood of his only Son to purchase our salvation. People are priceless!
Every person should be part of a small group. At Cornerstone Church we call our small groups LIFE Groups. LIFE is an acronym from Love In Full Evidence. Win Arn said, "Love is intentionally doing something caring or helpful for another person, in Jesus' name, regardless of the cost or consequence to oneself." Love is best expressed from close range.
Paul wrote to the church in Philippi, "Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in one accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others as more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:2-5)
There are many reasons to NOT be part of a LIFE Group. More people means more problems. There is much conflict and disagreement in a group. Being part of a group is too much commitment for some. It requires accountability.
However, Psalm 133 promises that God commands his blessing on the place of unity. Jesus promised authority in the prayer of agreement (Matthew 18:18-20). Close friends have a way of dividing one's griefs and multiplying one's joys. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego successfully stood up to the king's threats and the furnace together. Everything is better together.
Every person should be part of a small group. At Cornerstone Church we call our small groups LIFE Groups. LIFE is an acronym from Love In Full Evidence. Win Arn said, "Love is intentionally doing something caring or helpful for another person, in Jesus' name, regardless of the cost or consequence to oneself." Love is best expressed from close range.
Paul wrote to the church in Philippi, "Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in one accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others as more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 2:2-5)
There are many reasons to NOT be part of a LIFE Group. More people means more problems. There is much conflict and disagreement in a group. Being part of a group is too much commitment for some. It requires accountability.
However, Psalm 133 promises that God commands his blessing on the place of unity. Jesus promised authority in the prayer of agreement (Matthew 18:18-20). Close friends have a way of dividing one's griefs and multiplying one's joys. Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego successfully stood up to the king's threats and the furnace together. Everything is better together.
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