BEARING ONE ANOTHER

BEARING ONE ANOTHER

Resilient Truths

Resilient Truths were in fellowship with Anointed Touch Ministries, Intl. Dr. Cheryl Williams brought the message reminding us that we must “Bear One Another”. We must have a countenance to deal with the faults of others as they must deal with our fau

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12:41•22 Jan 2024

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Bearing One Another: Raising the Standard of Grace and Forgiveness

Episode Overview

  • A new year is framed as a fresh beginning, calling for real adjustments in heart, mind and spirit.
  • Christians are urged to bear with one another’s faults and forgive as Christ forgave.
  • Judging and condescending attitudes are highlighted as barriers that push souls away from God.
  • Believers are encouraged to seek God to change their hearts, cutting off negativity and complaint.
  • Raising personal standards of love, mercy and kindness is presented as key to truly reflecting Christ.
“Now, listen, let's just stop talking about being Christians and be Christians.”

Interested in the personal battles against addiction? This message from Resilient Truths sets a firm, faith-based tone for what it means to truly live with others in grace, especially as a new year unfolds. Apostle Dr. Cheryl Williams speaks to a gathering in fellowship with Anointed Touch Ministries, Intl., focusing on the biblical call to "bear one another" and forgive as Christ forgave.

You'll hear her compare the new year to the arrival of a new baby: a time of freshness, excitement and a chance to drop old issues. From there, she moves straight into Colossians 3:12–13 and Luke 6:37, challenging believers to "put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, and longsuffering" and to stop using a "judgmental or a condescending spirit" as their default setting. Dr. Williams doesn’t shy away from everyday examples.

She talks about the "snake face" usher with an attitude, about rolling eyes at people walking into church, and about constant complaining despite having basic needs met. Her point is simple and sharp: harsh attitudes and unforgiveness push souls away from God, instead of pulling them in. "Now, listen, let's just stop talking about being Christians and be Christians," she says, calling for a genuine change of heart rather than a polished religious image.

The episode speaks directly to anyone trying to rebuild their life, including those dealing with substance misuse and other struggles supported by Resilient Truths’ human services work. The emphasis is on practical spiritual adjustments: cutting off negativity, asking God to "change my heart, oh God," and choosing to be the kind of person who can "put up with" others’ faults, knowing you have your own.

If you're looking for a straight-talking, scripture-based reminder to raise your standard of love and forgiveness, this message might prompt you to ask: what kind of spirit are you bringing into your community this year?

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