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Tawaran Sang Gembala

Gembala yang BaikHidup berkelimpahan menjadi dambaan manusia. Namun keinginan ini sering diartikan sempit dan memaknai hidup berkelimpahan itu dengan kepemilikan materi semata.
Dalam “Jesus Today”, by Albert Nolan.
1. Memperjumpakan manusia dengan Allah
2. Menyembuhkan serta memulihkan.

Hidup  berkelimpahan yang sejati. Ada rasa puas, cukup dan tidak berkekurangan. Merasakan kasih tanpa syarat dan kekal dari Allah. Menerima penebusan, kepercayaan dari Allah. Bukan hanya percaya pada Allah tetapi Allah juga percaya padanya.

Dia memberikan hidup berkelimpahan melalui peranNya sebagai GEMBALA YANG BAIK.
Menjadikan umatnya mampu mengikut Dia.

Ia sebagai Gembala yang memberikan nyawanya bagi dombanya. Waktu ada bahaya gembala yang sejati membela domba-dombanya sementara orang upahan melarikan diri. Kasih itu terwujud melalui perhatian dan perbuatan nyata dalam kebenaran.

Sikap altruis dalam hal praktis.
Mendahulukan orang lain. Contoh nyata pada saat kita makan “prasmanan”.

ALTRUISM (=Unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others)

Tubuh Kristus (gereja) juga mengemban tugas ini. Bagaimana kasih Allah bisa sampai kepada orang lain?
Di dunia ini ada banyak tembok pemisah tetapi dalam Kristuslah ada kesatuan yang sejati.

Tiga hal yang perlu dilakukan:

  • Bangun sikap altruis
  • Saling kenal
  • Bagikan kasihNya.
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6 clues to check When a Friend is NOT a Friend

By: Michael Webb

Friends. We all love to have them. Some of our friendships began when we were in grade school. Others are as new as last week. Friends add vibrancy to the fabric that we call life.

It is wonderful to maintain friendships but it is also wise to let some fade away. Some friends are unhealthy influences from the start. Others can become that way as one or both of you change your values for living.

While good friends can bring much joy and aid to your marriage, bad friends can possibly destroy it. How do you know if your friendships are unhealthy? Here are some clues.

  • A friendship needs to end if that friend doesn’t get along with your best friend (your spouse).
  • You know you have an unhealthy friendship if they entice you to do things you feel you shouldn’t be doing. That could be going to bars, smoking, swearing, being unethical at work or spending too much money on unnecessary items.
  • A bad friend constantly puts down other people and their negativity gets you to be super critical too.
  • A bad friend encourages you to seek revenge or “make your spouse pay” if they hurt you in some way. They tell you to only care about yourself.
  • A friendship is unhealthy if a friend doesn’t respect your spiritual values and beliefs.
  • A friend is no friend if they don’t give back to the relationship. If you want to improve your marriage, you probably should fade away from friends who are financially, physically and mentally draining.

Further, find here 1000 Questions For Couples By Michael Webb Relationship Expert