Serve the Family

With reference to church unity, Lloyd-Jones says,

“It is not even a matter of friendship. It is deeper than that. It is like a family relationship. You have no choice about that and what it involves. You are born into a family. Though you may disagree with members of your family you cannot get rid of the relationship. It is a matter of blood and of essence. So is the unity of the Church. It must never be thought of, therefore as something voluntary. It is something which is inevitable because it is the result of being born into a given family. Christians are brothers and not merely an association of friends.” (D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, The Basis of Christian Unity: An Exposition of John 17 and Ephesians 4,)

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Momma Didn't Raise No Fool-- Or Did She?

Paul Tripp summarized this list of what a fool looks like in Proverbs. And after reading through Proverbs this week, it was convicting to see a list put together. It only reminds me of how foolish I have been in my life. Thank you, Lord, for saving a fool like me.

The description of the fool in Proverbs portrays a person who:

• Is convinced that he is right (Prov. 12:15).
• Quickly shows his annoyance (Prov. 12:16).
• Is hotheaded and reckless (Prov. 14:16).
• Spurns discipline and correction (Prov. 15:5).
• Wastes money (Prov. 17:16).
• Delights in airing his own opinions (Prov. 18:2).
• Is quick to quarrel (Prov. 20:3).
• Scorns wisdom (Prov. 23:9).
• Is wise in his own eyes (Prov. 26:5).
• Trusts in himself (Prov. 28:26).
• Rages and scoffs, and there is no peace around him (Prov. 29:9)
• Gives full vent to his anger (Prov. 29:11)