But when I saw that they were not straight-forward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, if you, being a Jew, live in the manner of the Gentiles and not as the Jews, why do you compel Gentiles to live as Jews?
By grace alone (sola gratia), through faith alone (sola fide), in Christ alone (solus Christus) according to scripture alone (sola scriptura) for God's glory alone (soli deo gloria). Heavenly Father, may we not live hypocritical lives, demanding others live in a way of works while we ourselves receive Your grace. May our speech be in a straightforward manner, so the truth of the gospel goes forth and be clearly understood. May we not be hard hearted when a mentor, friend or teacher corrects us, refraining ourselves from the natural instinct of self-preservation. For You have said the ear that hears the rebuke of life will abide among the wise. May we live compassionately towards fellow servants as we strive together in faith for the glory of You Almighty God. I pray Lord by the same grace and forgiveness You have given, may we to be loving and forgiving. May we rejoice that as far as the east is from the west, so far have You removed our transgressions from us. As a father pities his children so You Lord have pities us, thank You. Father, we do not desire to lay heavy burdens on others but to see them dance in the light of Your grace. For whom the Son has set free is free indeed, and may we live in that liberty honoring You in all we do. Not falling prey to idolatry and rituals as we once did but leaving the old man behind and walking with You into the golden land. In Jesus name Amen.
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