“Love others as you love yourself.’”1 Learning to love unselfishly is not an easy task. It runs counter to our self-centered nature. That’s why we’re given a lifetime to learn it. Of course, God wants us to love everyone, but he is particularly concerned that we learn to love others in his family. As we have already seen, this is the second purpose for your life. Peter tells us, “Show special love for God’s people.”2 Paul echoes this sentiment: “When we have the opportunity to help anyone, we should do it. But we should give special attention to those who are in the family of believers.”
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“Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul.”
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“As so many people in the Bible did, tell God exactly how you feel.”
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“Failure is a part of everyone’s journey. But it is your attitude toward failure that will determine your ultimate success.”
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“«La experiencia no es lo que te pasa a ti. Es lo que haces con lo que te pasa».”
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“Bible says, “Know where you are headed, and you will stay on solid ground.”
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“Maturity is produced through relationships and community.”
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“You exist only because God wills that you exist.
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“Your time is your life. That is why the greatest gift you can give someone is your time.”
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“The Daniel Plan is rooted in a very simple principle: Take the junk out and let the abundance in.”
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“Think reds, orange, yellows, greens, purple, blue — the darker and deeper the colors, the better they are for you.”
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“Servants think like stewards, not owners.”
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“Imagine if you were asked by your country to be an ambassador to an enemy nation. You would probably have to learn a new language and adapt to some customs and cultural differences in order to be polite and accomplish your mission. As an ambassador you would not be able to isolate yourself from the enemy. To fulfill your mission, you would have to have contact and relate to them.”
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“Why is this happening to me? Why am I having such a difficult time? One answer is that life is supposed to be difficult! It’s what enables us to grow. Remember, earth is not heaven!”
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“Benefits of Being in God’s Family The moment you were spiritually born into God’s family, you were given some astounding birthday gifts: the family name, the family likeness, family privileges, family intimate access, and the family inheritance!7 The Bible says, “Since you are his child, everything he has belongs to you.”8 The New Testament gives great emphasis to our rich “inheritance.” It tells us, “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.”9 As children of God we get to share in the family fortune. Here on earth we are given “the riches … of his grace … kindness … patience … glory … wisdom … power … and mercy.”10 But in eternity we will inherit even more. Paul said, “I want you to realize what a rich and glorious inheritance he has given to his people.”
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