IT’S TIME TO PRUNE

IT’S TIME TO PRUNE

Offenses

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.     John 15:1 - 2 (NIV)

If you’re always looking to be offended, you will find what you're looking for.  

Life is too short, and your purpose is too important to be sidetracked by minor offenses.

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. 

Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)

We close the gap with love.

Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses.  Proverbs 10:12 (NLT)

Fundamental Attribution Error – The bias to attribute our own behavior to our circumstances, while attributing someone else’s actions to their character.

For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night.     Revelation 12:10b (NIV)

The devil wants you to fill the gap with accusations.

God wants you to fill the gaps with love.

Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.   Proverbs 17:9 (NIV)

Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Ephesians 4:2b (NLT)

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. 

Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)

The calling ahead of me is greater than the offenses behind me.