When we are obeying the Scripture, the very Word of God we have no place for competition with one another, gossip or any other divisive mentality that brings chaos and the devil's glee.
Ephesians 2:20-22
"20 having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy [a]temple in the Lord, 22 in whom you also are being built together into a dwelling of God in the Spirit."
1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 "…10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing."
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
"4 Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. 5 It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek its own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, 6 it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth; 7 it keeps every confidence, it believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."
Praise the Lord for all those who live according to God's principles. Having set aside worldly wisdom and man-made rules that oppress others they seek Christ for His truth and principles. They pursue love as the first fruit of the Spirit. This love of Christ dominates everything and everything flows from it.
Galatians 5:22-23
"22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."
When there is Christ-like love all the other character traits follow. Every born-again believer has this fruit and love to live them out, it brings joy and peace to all who want to live according to God's Word.
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