EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

The Bible is like a mirror.  When we look into it, we see our limitations and weaknesses more clearly.  James 1:23-25)  But the Bible does even more. It helps us to made needed changes, to develop qualities that foster true peace and harmony.  Those qualities include goodness, kindness, patience, self-control, and love.  Love is even  called "a perfect bond of union." (Colossians 3:14)  Why is love so special? Note what the Bible says about this quality. 

"Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous.  It does not brag, does not get puffed up [with pride], does not behave indecently, does not look for  its own interests, does not become provoked. It does  not keep account of the injury. It does not rejoice over unrighteousness [badness], but rejoices with the truth. It bears all things, . . . endures all things, love never fails." -1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

"Love does not work evil to one's neighbor." Romans 13:10.

Above all things, have intense love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins." - 1 Peter 4:8.

When you are with people who love you, how do you feel?  Safe? Secure?  Relaxed?   Yes, you know that they want the best for you, that they would never intentionally hurt you. 

Next time:  Conclusion of EDUCATION THAT PROVIDES MORAL AND SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE

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