>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people-not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat. What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”
- Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”
>> Websites to check
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- www.family.org/pplace/dd2d/a0020596.cfm An article on the differences between “tolerance” and love.
- www.boundless.org/1999/regulars/office_hours/a0000042.html “Accused!” by J. Budziszewski (pronounced “Boojee-shefski”).
- www.family.org/cforum/teachersmag/features/a0000996.html You don’t have to be a teacher to read this article. (Have a dictionary handy, however!)
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Ever heard the saying “Love the sinner, hate the sin”? It may sound trite, but it’s a good guideline for regulating your attitude toward people you disagree with. Never compromise on what you know is right, but remember that everyone deserves your compassion and respect.
- Ready to treat others right? Here’s a good way: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12). You can’t force someone to agree with your beliefs, even if you are right.
>> Books to Read
- My Truth, Your Truth, Whose Truth? by Randy Petersen, explores real life issues from the perspectives of teens in an Internet chat room.
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