A soldier kneeling in prayer in the barracks was struck in the face with a mud-caked boot, and in the morning his tormentor found his boots beautifully polished. That story opens a reflection on the apostle Peter’s words to persecuted Christians (1 Peter 3): do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. This sermon shows how gentleness, respect, and a good life can change the hearts of those who wish us ill. Listen and see whom you might win over by the way you live.
Living with Those Near and Far
The Greatest Challenge
Being a disciple of Jesus is the greatest challenge of our lives. It begins with our own transformation and affects our relationships within the community, with the people around us, and within our families. In this series, we want to help people see these different aspects of following Jesus in the context of the relationships they form in their lives.
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