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How to Love People You Disagree With (YouVersion) Day 1 of 5 : Called to Love You are uniquely you, and so is the person next to you. Even though we’re all different, we can still love others. “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” ~ John 13:34-35...

Day 1 of 5 from How to Love People You Disagree With

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Week 1 of our Advent Series : Emmanuel, God With Us

Every Christian has been given the assignment to take the gospel to the lost. When we have a real burden and passion for that mission, it is certain that we will see results. It is our responsibility to sow the precious seed with a burdened and compassionate heart, then trust in God’s promise that we will see an abundant harvest. “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.” - Psalms 126...

There are works that God has planned for you to accomplish today—witnessing, giving, encouraging, loving—and it is vitally important that you are busy doing God’s work while there is still time. If you are faithful to share the gospel with those you meet, God will use you to bring in the harvest. “For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he...

We are chosen by God to share our story on how our relationship with Jesus has changed us. This is what we are called to do. Every believer is ordained—especially appointed by God—not for a church office, but to be a fruitful Christian. God has no backup plan for reaching the world—He has entrusted that task to each of us as His children. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so...

Do not be discouraged if you don’t see any response when you share the Gospel. God will bring the harvest in His time. When we work for the Lord, we will not always see quick results. But just as a farmer remains diligent throughout the spring and summer in hopes of the harvest in the fall, we also "shall reap, if we faint not" (Galatians 6:9). So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters...

You may not always find exactly the right words, but God has given to you and every Christian the task of representing Him to a lost and dying world. For thousands of people, today is their last day before they enter eternity. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:20

Many times we lose our focus in the busyness of life. There are a thousand things—good things—that can keep us from doing the main thing. And though those things are not bad in and of themselves, they can be used to keep us from doing what matters most. For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its...

Knowing that God wants people to be saved should motivate and encourage us to faithfully give the plain and simple truth of the gospel to everyone we can. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17

Jesus said that in the day of judgment, "Many will say to me" that they are His children only to hear the awful words, "I never knew you: depart from me" (Matthew 7:22-23). I don’t want that to happen to anyone, so I never assume that anyone—even if he has had exposure to the gospel—has made the personal choice to believe in Christ as his personal Savior. “But to all who did receive him, who belie...

Do you want to have a testimony of fruitfulness? We were chosen and called to share the Good News of the Gospel. Invite someone today to join you on the road to Heaven. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.” - John 15:16

God’s plan is for every follower of Jesus Christ to be a witness of faith. Tell someone today that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, and share with them how they can know Him and be saved. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6

Every believer is called to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Are you regularly sharing the Good News of salvation with others? “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.” - 2 Timothy 4:2

People are looking for someone who can explain what’s coming next. There is so much confusion and false doctrine regarding prophecy. The future does not trouble those whose eyes are looking for the return of Jesus Christ. “For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.” - Matthew 24:5

God alone can save, but those faithful to His leading can share in the joy of seeing others saved. God, give me a discerning, willing, obedient and loving heart. “The Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul.” - Acts 16:14b

Satan wants to keep people locked in the prison of sin, but we as Christians hold the key—the gospel of Jesus Christ—which will set them free forever. Let’s boldly proclaim the truth to everyone we meet today. “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”” - John 8:31-32

As a Christ follower, you are blessed, chosen, adopted and forgiven. You are sealed, saved by Grace, and a masterpiece. You belong, you are God’s reflection and you are powerful through Jesus. Make your identity as Christ's representative clear with consistent, godly living. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who...

As Christians, we can take part in fulfilling God's will by sharing the gospel with everyone. Refresh your passion for souls by focusing on God's desire for all to be saved. “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” - 2 Peter 3:9

Your job is not to make him drink. Your job is to make him thirsty. Make others thirsty for the gospel by living in a way that is consistent with your message. The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. - Revelation 22:17

If we accomplish great temporal things but do nothing which impacts eternity, the world may praise us, but eternity will not. There is no more important task for any of us than sharing the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ. For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! - 1 Corinthians 9:16

The way we treat other people should be a reflection of the grace that God extended to us in allowing us to become part of His family. We have a responsibility as His children to not bring dishonor on the family name. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. - 2 Corinthians 4:6