Guys, my house group is an interesting time. Sometimes I ask questions to show another point of view, not to annoy but to broaden the ideas, so we are a little less certain and more humble. I have blundered in with an idea, only to find the words I used meant something I did not intend to someone, who if I had known, I would express it differently.
I find the law is a beautiful thing, but it does not justify me. I find grace sets me free from guilt but does not make me walk correctly in love. Knowing I am forever in the Lords hands does not mean I could not choose to walk away.
A thought bore into my soul recently. If the King of Kings visited my house, how much effort would I make to make it clean and tidy? But He listens to my prayers and considers my needs daily. Oh what grace and wonder our Lord bestowed upon us. The Kingdom is here, within us, but making our lives reflect this daily with all the stresses and strains is hard.
So I say from the bottom of my heart I love you all, and wish above anything, to bless and be blessed for you are the body of Christ, a people purchased by His blood, washed clean and walking in His spirit.
Often the arguments are sincerely held positions for good reasons and with a good history. Is it possible to practice grace and realise we need more time and space to expand our understanding to take it in. So for me, I have no disputes or arguments, I just share as I am led.