This week our speaker was Annette McClasscen and the topic was on relationships . I enjoyed the lectures and got a lot out of them. I thought that they would be focused more on the dating aspect, because that is on the minds of many young people. Instead she spent majority of time talking about how God created them and his ultimate desire. In a society where the relationship concept is often distorted, it was refreshing to break down how God designed the way relationships with Him and others to be.
Relationships all began with the Trinity. The ultimate love poured out to humans was Jesus dying on the cross so we can have a relationship with Him. The cross demonstrates a perfect love. Christ came to earth and died for our sins to show us perfect love in action.
What does the cross signify?
1. death to self. John 13:34-35
2. service Matthew 20:28
3.humble oneself. Romans 12:3
A relationship with Christ is the ultimate relationship. All others should align with that. I had a gym teacher that once said "everyone has worth and value." and it is so true. Relationships are necessary because everyone has value. Although it's easier said then done; we give the people we don't like the love they don't deserve. We didn't deserve to have our sins forgiven. Christ is the perfect example of giving us the love we don't deserve so we can have a relationship and someday spend eternity with Him!
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