Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Acts 6:8-15
I was blessed with a son that enjoys stacking blocks with me to build tall towers. But many-a-nephew has come from across the room to knock over our constructed spires. I have learned that it is easier to tear down than build up. As we see from those opposed to Stephen in today’s Scripture, it is far more difficult to acknowledge our shortcomings and pull ourselves up when we see other people fulfilling the standard we know we should be upholding. Sin would have us tear that person down to our level instead. When others attempt to knock you down, make sure you, like Stephen, are operating out of the grace and power that comes from the Holy Spirit.
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