October 5th, 2010
On this beautiful fall evening we gathered at Mark’s apartment for church. (Thanks, Mark, we appreciate you opening your home!) He made us spaghetti.:-) It was just a small group this time- six young people. The evening overall was very relaxing. It was simple, smooth and we even finished early.
The two little boys played cars and marbles together on the floor in the middle of us, it was sweet to watch them so focused and enjoying their games.:-)
After supper we sang some worship songs accompanied by our talented Joshua and David.:-) Our study was from John chapter 7. We took turns reading sections at a time and discussing our thoughts and insights. One insight was inspired by verse 7- “The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.” So many hated Jesus because He spoke truth and conviction. How often are we upset when others point out our faults or convict us? Yet it says in Proverbs15 that “he that regardeth reproof is prudent,” “he that hateth reproof shall die,”and “the ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul; but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.” It is a wise thing to accept reproof and correction. Yet how much easier is it for us to see faults in others rather than ourselves?
-Laura
