Creating Counter Culture

The disciples of Jesus are to be marked by their love one for another - branded by love. [12] We are to relate to God, others, and the world according to the beatitudes. [13] The fruit of the Spirit is to be evident. [14] We are to die in order to live and be last in order to be first. [15] This culture will be so appealing if lived in proximity to others it will encourage all towards God; it gives opportunity to reveal and show off God's goodness and glory. [16] As docents (guides) help explain and expose the beauty/interest of art in a museum, so we are docents of God's glory as we live consecrated and transparent lives with one another and before a watching world. We are to relate to God, others, and the world according to the beatitudes. The fruit of the Spirit is to be evident. We are to die in order to live and be last in order to be first. This culture will be so appealing if lived in proximity to others it will encourage all towards God; it gives opportunity to reveal and show off God's goodness and glory. As docents (guides) help explain and expose the beauty/interest of art in a museum, so we are docents of God's glory as we live consecrated and transparent lives with one another and before a watching world. Return to Community Life Values>

[12] John 13:12-15; John 15:12-13;

[13] Matthew 5:2-16

[14] Galatians 5:22-24

[15] Matthew 19:30; Gal. 2:20

[16] John 13:34-35