God's perfect standard requires that a sacrifice be made to atone for our sin. Where that sacrifice was once a literal lamb, Jesus came to serve as the proverbial Lamb who paid the price for the sin of the entire world. We can choose to continue carrying our own guilt and shame, knowing we can never repay the debt that we owe, or we can accept the gift of freedom that Jesus offered us when He took our sin to the cross.

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The evil we read about in the Bible is still around today. The danger is, our culture tries to normalize it, or to pass it off as something other than what it is. It's our job to call out evil as evil and to recognize that we're in a constant spiritual battle -- and then do our best to lead the people around us to the only One who can defeat the enemy.

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The Bible tells us that God's specifically placed those in authority in their positions according to His purpose. It's not our job to question His plans -- but it is our job to trust that He's ultimately in control, and to follow His lead on when and where we need to take a stand for Him.

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Scripture is clear: God's love for us in absolute, unwavering, and eternal. So why are we not easily convinced? When we start believing what the Bible tells us about His love, and stop second-guessing the gift that He's given us in His Son, our whole lives change and we experience the joy that comes from living free from sin and condemnation.

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This life is fleeting, and we only live it once. That's why it's so important for us to take our one shot seriously, instead of getting caught up in the distractions of a temporary world. When we yield to God's purpose and plan, He can use us to grow His Kingdom.

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We all know someone who has the "gift" of speaking without a filter (hint: if you don't know that person, check the mirror -- it might be you!). The words that come out of our mouths are a direct reflection of what's in our hearts. That's why the Bible warns us time and again to be careful what we say, and how we say it. If the words we speak aren't God-pleasing and Jesus-loving, it's time for us to step back, do a heart check, and get right with the Lord.

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You won't find a single verse in the Bible that encourages us to segregate ourselves within God's family. But you will find an abundance of Scripture that instructs us to love each other fully, regardless of our differences, becausewhatunites us isWhowe belong to. We're all children of God, brothers and sisters in Christ, and how we model our relationships within the Church will reflect to the outside world what it means to love and follow Jesus.

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It's not wrong to feel angry over injustice -- but we often make the mistake of spreading that anger around us instead of looking in the mirror and asking how we ourselves can contribute to meaningful change. If we really believe that Jesus sets us free, then we should be free to love, to forgive, and to live as family with one another, regardless of our differences.

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Our society continues to face challenges surrounding racial issues. But that opens the door for us as believers to bridge gaps and put into action the love that Christ has called us to demonstrate toallpeople -- without exclusion. It's one thing to knowwhatthe Bible says about loving our neighbors; it's another todowhat it says. Only when that command is put into action by you and me on a daily, personal level can true change begin to take place in the world around us.

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How we live as believers is a direct reflection not only of our own character, but of God's character. And the company we choose to keep will rub off on our character for better or for worse. God implores us to show gratitude in all things, not to spend our time complaining and spreading negativity. Let's choose to walk in both obedience and thankfulness and reflect Him well to the world around us!

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