Christ in Us!

Matthew 5:6-12

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

"IF SALVATION IS NOT OUR MAIN OBJECTIVE, THEN OUR MOTIVES DO NOT ADVANCE GOD'S KINGDOM!"

"OUR RESPONSE TO OTHERS WILL REVEAL OUR TRUE CHARACTER!"

"RESTORING SOMEONE TO CHRIST MUST BE THE REASON 'WHY' WE APPROACH THEM.

We must never be bent on:

"GETTING OUR POINT ACROSS!"

"BEING RIGHT!"

"WINNING THE ARGUMENT!"

"DISPLAYING MORE KNOWLEDGE THAN THE OTHER PERSON!"

"HAVING THE LAST WORD & SO ON!"

"GODLY CHARACTER WILL DRAW PEOPLE TO US & ALLOW OPPORTUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO BE RECONCILED TO GOD!"

We cannot display "CHEAP GRACE!"

We must offer "GRACE THAT REFLECTS THE CROSS!"

A grace that offers:

"COMFORT, HEALING, RESTORATION, PEACE, FREEDOM, JOY & RECONCILIATION!"

"JESUS CHRIST IN US, DESIRES TO SHOW HIMSELF THROUGH US!"