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<p>The instruction in Scripture to admonish and warn someone is not given so we will admonish people after they have become deeply enmeshed in sin but to admonish people before things get so desperate. The people who warned in the Old Testament were called prophets or watchmen. Even though they spoke the message of God, in general the people did not like them. But the reality is that we have a responsibility to admonish people even when they do not want to hear.</p> <p>People do not respond well to long rational arguments. Generally the only admonition that is received well is given by a friend in a respectful manner. People need to hear the invitation of Jesus in an inviting manner. But they also need to hear how trusting Jesus can impact their life for good because believers are disciples, followers.</p> <p>The responsibility we have as believers is to warn people, even our family members, in a spirit of love. We cannot save people ourselves, but we can speak truth in love. That is our responsibility and opportunity.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://bmcgladys.com/a-duty-to-warn/">A Duty to Warn</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bmcgladys.com">Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA</a>.</p>

<p>Kings 18 is Elijah’s experience of being overwhelmed and exhausted by evil circumstances. God showed up in his space to feed and heal him. God told Elijah to eat, to sleep, to worship, to anoint two kings, to anoint his successor. Elijah’s small obediences were the method God used to heal Elijah.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://bmcgladys.com/elijah-and-small-obediences/">Elijah and Small Obediences</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bmcgladys.com">Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA</a>.</p>

<p>The goal is to come to rest instead of being determined to fix our troubles. The better thing is to consider what is one thing I can do to trust God. Jesus has something for us to do because we can’t reason our way out of our troubles. While we are demanding to be fixed we can’t find a single thing to do that God wants. Jesus can take care of us even when we can’t.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://bmcgladys.com/foundational-beliefs-from-core-to-present/">Foundational Beliefs from Core to Present</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bmcgladys.com">Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA</a>.</p>

<p>Our troubles weigh on Jesus. Jesus can handle us even if we can’t handle ourselves. The question for each of us in our situation is what small steps of faith can we take in the midst of trouble? Our existence would change if we could believe Jesus is beautiful and is with us in our trouble. Surrender in the midst of trouble isn’t just giving up; it might mean doing something.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://bmcgladys.com/questions-about-spirituality-and-mental-health/">Questions About Spirituality and Mental Health</a> appeared first on <a href="https://bmcgladys.com">Bethel Mennonite Church - Gladys VA</a>.</p>