Truth in Relationships
Truth in Relationships2
Our Daily Homily - 2 John
By F.B. Meyer0MAT 22:37JHN 14:15JHN 15:10ROM 13:10GAL 5:13EPH 5:21PE 1:221JN 4:191JN 5:32JN 1:6F.B. Meyer emphasizes the profound connection between love and obedience in his sermon on 2 John, illustrating that true love manifests through walking in God's commandments. He suggests that our feelings of distance towards others often stem from a lack of sincerity and transparency in our relationships. Meyer highlights that perfect love is rooted in truth, and that by removing insincerity, we can deepen our love for God. He encourages believers to recognize that genuine love is not merely an emotion but is demonstrated through obedience to God's will. The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that those who truly love are those who obey.
Buy the Truth and Sell It Not - Exhortations to Husbands and Wives
By Phil Beach Jr.2630:29PSA 119:11PRO 23:7PRO 23:23MAT 7:3JHN 8:322CO 11:3EPH 5:25PHP 4:81PE 3:7REV 3:17Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the importance of truth in relationships, particularly between husbands and wives, highlighting the distinct sins that can arise in both genders: manipulation in women and pride in men. He encourages couples to communicate openly, acknowledging their faults and seeking forgiveness, as this fosters unity and harmony in the home. The sermon stresses the necessity of filling our hearts and minds with truth to combat the lies that can lead to destructive behaviors. Beach reminds the congregation that true freedom comes from embracing God's truth and that our thoughts ultimately shape our actions and destinies. He concludes with a call to seek God's guidance in overcoming pride and manipulation, urging everyone to 'buy the truth and sell it not.'