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Our Daily Bread Ministries
Categories: Religion & Spirituality
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Four of our grandkids were playing with a miniature train set, and the younger two were arguing over an engine. When our eight-year-old grandson began to intervene, his six-year-old sister stated, “Don’t worry about their business.” Wise words for us all—usually. But when the argument turned to tears, Grandma stepped in, separated, and comforted the squabbling children.
It’s good to stay out of others’ business when doing so could make matters worse. But sometimes we need to prayerfully get involved. In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul provides an example of when to do so. Here Paul urges two women, Euodia and Syntyche, “to be of the same mind in the Lord” (4:2). Apparently their disagreement had become so intense that Paul felt compelled to intervene. And because he was imprisoned, he urged his unnamed “true companion” to “help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel” (v. 3).
Paul knew the women’s argument was causing disunity and taking focus away from the gospel. So, he gently spoke the truth while reminding them that their names were written “in the book of life” (v. 3). Paul wanted these women and everyone in the church to live as God’s people in thought and actions (vv. 4–9).
When you’re unsure if you should get involved, pray, trusting that “the God of peace will be with you” (vv. 6–7, 9).
Previous episodes
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3394 - Other People’s Business Thu, 07 Nov 2024
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3393 - Almost True Is Still False Wed, 06 Nov 2024
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3392 - Courage from the Shepherd Tue, 05 Nov 2024
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3391 - Loving the Nations Mon, 04 Nov 2024
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3390 - Our Trustworthy Father Sun, 03 Nov 2024
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3389 - Serving God for Good Sat, 02 Nov 2024
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3388 - Time Well Spent Fri, 01 Nov 2024
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3387 - The Great Divide Thu, 31 Oct 2024
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3386 - A Beautiful Surprise Wed, 30 Oct 2024
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3385 - Pause to Pray Tue, 29 Oct 2024