#GOFAMINTDailyDevotion Mon. 25/9/2017

Quarter’s Theme: CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN THE CHURCH

UNIT 2 – Preventing Conflict In The Church (Lessons 4-7)

LOYALTY CAMPAIGN MONTHS

Suggested Hymns: G.H.B. 195, 208

Devotional Reading: PROV. 18:1-5

Topic For Adults

AVOID PARTIALITY IN JUDGMENT

Topic For Youths

DON’T BE BIASED

Topic For Intermediates

JUDGE RIGHTEOUSLY

Lesson Scriptures

EPH. 6:9; PS. 18:24-26; ROM. 2:11; 1 TIM. 5:21; LEV. 19:15; DEUT. 1:17; JAM. 2:1-10

1/10/2017  LESSON  5

ENCOURAGE EQUITY, AVOID PARTIALITY

MEMORY VERSE

For there is no partiality with God  (Rom. 2:11) NKJV

DAILY DEVOTIONAL READING

Mon. 25/9/2017

Be Patient

Jam. 5:6-9

Patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Gal. 5:22. Patience implies longsuffering, endurance and tolerance. It is the ability to endure a long wait calmly or deal with annoying problem without frustration. It is a virtue that can be cultivated and nurtured over time with the help of the Holy Spirit. A Christian must possess this virtue in order to be like Jesus. The practice of condemning people through jungle justice without any form of trial whatsoever is a rampant occurrence in our society today. Many have lost their lives and properties as a result of this sad occurrence. Impatience has caused many, even Christians, to fall victim of wrongly condemning others, thereby “killing the just”. It is pertinent to always remember that the coming of the Lord draws nearer than ever, and that believers must patiently wait for Him and live righteously.

Point of Emphasis: Be patient in pronouncing judgment on others because you will be judged by the same measure.

Prayer Point: O Lord, give me the spirit of patience in dealing with people and in judging matters.