Our couples' Bible study is currently studying the second letter to the Corinthians from Paul. Tonight was the second session--we missed the first night.
What a refreshing evening of engaging conversation, encouragement, and challenge. I'm so thankful to learn from a group of humble, experienced believers. Several of us share commonalities of where we came from spiritually and that brings thoughtfulness and understanding to the mix.
The chapter heading of 2 Corinthians chapter 2 is "Reaffirm Your Love." It begins with Paul sharing his determination to refrain from causing sorrow to his fellow believers, instead praying that they would know his special love for them. He further acknowledges that sorrow can affect a whole body of believers - how I've seen that in action in my past life. Sorrow can tear us apart.
Instead put on love--the perfect bond of unity.
"And we have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." (1 John 4:16)
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