20 JUL 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

 20 JUL 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 119:49-72; Joshua 8:30-35; Romans 14:13-23; Matthew 26:57-68

S- So let’s stop condemning each other.  Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall.  So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. Romans 14:13,19

O- Church discipline is the fine art of building each other up and correcting problems.  The goal is harmony and holiness for the entire body of Christ.  We can go too far with our judgment toward condemnation, especially for things that are not sinful to do.  Setting the plumbline of right living is important while lovingly shaping and guiding the community toward glorifying Jesus.

A- I will love and guide those in the flock toward a life that glorifies God.  I will be patient with those who God is shaping and encourage them in their faith.  I will correct those in love that are in sin and set the plumbline of expectation that Christ has for all of us.

P- Lord, you are the head of the church and your expectations are clear about how you desire for us to live.  Help us encourage and build each other up so we can grow in your likeness and be pleasing to you.  Our faithfulness and love toward one another will be a testimony to the outside world.  Help us to live well.  Amen.

S- M, J, T, G