"Put up with one another in love," Ephesians 4:2.
Tired of tolerating? Finally had enough? Come to the end of the rope? Have done with put up with? Give us a break! No more mr(s). nice guy (gal)? Well, goodness, who hasn't gotten to that point in relationships? We've all found ample familiarity in the sentiment. So why in the world continue patiently with such a burden? Because Scripture says this: Live worthy of your calling. But why, why, why? Because God in Christ calls you to it. Because there's no other place to go. Because God in Christ undoes your mess. Because God in Christ integrates you into family. One Body. One Spirit. One Hope. One Lord. One Faith. One Baptism. One God ... and Father. Of all. Over all. Through all. In all. There's no other conduct worthy of the Father's call.
We give thanks to God that he puts up with us, gratefully. Join a difficult brother or sister today and share joyfully in the Father's call.
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