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On the Fruit of the Spirit, Part 9: Gentleness

By Filings on Thu, 05/27/21
Christian Living
Fruit of the Spirit
Gentleness
Criticism

“We ought to think seriously, then, about the pain we inflict. Some pain is necessary, no doubt; but much of the pain we inflict with our words and actions, even when confrontation is called for, is unnecessary. Some of the pain we inflict comes from our own impatience, or frustration, or self-focus.” - Olinger

Along similar lines… What Francis Schaeffer Constantly Had to Remind Himself of When Doing Apologetics

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