Perspective Helps Us Endure Perspective causes us to love God more. The better we understand the nature and ways of God, the more we love him. Paul prayed that you may have your roots and foundation in love, so that you, together with all Gods people, may have the power to understand how broad and long, how high and deep, is Christs love. (Ephesians 3:17-18 TEV) Perspective helps us resist temptation. When we look at a situation from Gods viewpoint, we realize the long-term consequences of sin are greater than any short-term pleasure sin might provide. Without perspective we follow our own natural inclinations: You may think you are on the right road and still end up dead. (Proverbs 14:12 CEV) Perspective helps us handle trials. When we have Gods perspective on life we realize that ... in all things God works for the good of those who love him... (Romans 8:28) and that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. (James 1:3) Perspective was one of the reasons Jesus was able to endure the cross (Hebrews 12:2). He looked past the pain to the joy that was set before him. Ephesians 3:17-18 NLT Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. Romans 8:28 NLT And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. James 1:3 NLT For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. Hebrews 12:2 NLT We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 05:44:54 +0000
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