Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Romans 14:13-19
by: Maryann Palmer.
What if our goal here on earth were to live together righteously, peacefully, and joyfully, as a shadow of things to come in God’s kingdom? Here, we notice the faults in others that we can’t even see in ourselves; in heaven, we’ll enjoy each other’s uniqueness, gifts, and talents. Here, we disagree, debate, and get angry about insignificant details; in heaven, we’ll revel in God’s good purposes. Here, we sometimes distress fellow believers with our decisions; in heaven, we’ll all be united in God’s love. Shall we give it a try? Let’s focus on getting along and encouraging each other, and avoid dragging each other down with our fault-finding.