The Apostle Paul knew he was God’s witness and made it a point to live a life that would not damage his testimony. He and his companions were conscious of their conduct as they traveled around with the message of the gospel. (1 Thessalonians 2:4-13) Unfortunately, we don’t always follow his example. We often do just the opposite and ruin our witness and damage our testimony

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* Luke 6:45: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks," emphasizing that the tongue reveals what is in a person's heart.

* Power of Words:

* Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit". 

* James 3:5-6: The tongue is compared to a small spark that sets a great forest on fire, representing its immense destructive potential. 

Matthew 18:15-20 is a scripture most individuals in the church overlook when it comes to conflict within the church community.

Philippians 4:7

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7 And the peace of God [that peace which reassures the heart, that peace] which transcends all understanding, [that peace which] stands guard over your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus [is yours].

“Are you my brother’s keeper “ a well know phrase that makes a man accountable for taking care of another man in need.

The breakdown of properly loving your neighbor as you love yourself.

A poem that the Lord Jesus Christ birth into my spirit.

Matthew 18:15-17

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Discipline and Prayer

15 “If your brother sins[a], go and show him his fault in private; if he listens and pays attention to you, you have won back your brother. 16 But if he does not listen, take along with you one or two others, so that every word may be confirmed by the testimony of two or three witnesses. 17 If he pays no attention to them [refusing to listen and obey], tell it to the [b]church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile (unbeliever) and a tax collector.

Minister Ozell & Jacqueline Bonner together has a business selling variety of tea and body oil.