1 Peter 5:6-7 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
"He drew a circle that shut me out, rebel, heretic, a thing to flaunt; but love and I had the wit to win. We drew a circle which shut him in." Edwin Markham
"If Christians cannot extend grace through faithful presence within the body of believers, they will not be able to extend grace to those outside.”
The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
Portia's speech in Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice Act I, Scene 4.
"And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you," do not fear nor be dismayed." (Deut, 31:8)
Without boundaries, whatever you think is giving godly respect will actually be giving the other person an open invitation to steal your identity in Christ and rob you of your self-respect.~ Apostolic34