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Self inflicted wounds

Posted on September 16, 2015 Written by Mark McIntyre Leave a Comment

Self-inflicted wound

When those outside the church criticize our lack of love and hypocrisy, we respond as if we are being persecuted. But much of the perceived “persecution” is self-inflicted. We are rightly condemned by the culture around us when we fail to represent Jesus well.

Filed Under: Bible Reflection Tagged With: hypocrisy, Love, persecution, wounds

A victim of friendly fire

Posted on September 5, 2012 Written by Mark McIntyre 1 Comment

Red Cross

It has been said that the church is the only army that shoots its wounded. Sometimes the wounds are caused by friendly fire. It is the responsibility of church leaders to identify and correct this when it happens.

Filed Under: Church Leadership Tagged With: Church, firendly fire, wounds

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