By putting on the armor of God and engaging in fervent prayer, we guard and protect God’s work in and through His family. We become a formidable force against the enemy’s schemes, ensuring that the love, unity, and growth we’ve cultivated continues to flourish.

Church discipline is the process of correcting sin within the congregation and its members. Despite its complexity and potential for controversy, it is an essential practice for maintaining the health and holiness of the church.

The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 reminds the Church in Corinth of the significance of the Lord’s Table. It’s a commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice that should unify believers, not divide them.

Once I’m submitted to God’s sanctifying work, what shape will God’s love expressed through my life take? The text tells us that we will (1) bear one another’s burdens, (2) give each other the benefit of the doubt, (3) possess high hopes for one another, (4) struggle together, and (5) remain steadfast in our love for one another.

There is a common temptation among church leaders to hold those who “SEEM weaker,” and those “we THINK less honorable” on the sidelines until they are mature or “ready” to serve. But the problem is that being overly cautious only stunts their growth.