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1. More asleep now than ever before

2. Children waiting to be murdered

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“Do not repay anyone

evil for evil, but take

thought for what is

noble in the sight of

all. If it is possible, so

far as it depends on

you, live peaceably

with all.” Romans 12:17-18

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I will guard all my actions, words and even my silence so as

not to add injury to any of God’s children.

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Be on Guard!

“If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” Galatians 5:15

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Don’t Go Negative

“The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45

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Live in Harmony

Live in harmony with one another; do not be exclusive, but readily adjust yourself to people and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits.” Romans 12:16 (Amp)

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Self-Check

1. Is it hurtful? (to others or to Christ)

2. Is it divisive? (us vs them, exclusivity)

3. Is it me-focused? (lack of empathy)

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“I will determine every day that my life will be

invested in the effort to bring healing instead of

hurt; wholeness instead of division; and harmony

with the way of Jesus rather than with the way of

the world.”