Fear God and Love One Another

To accomplish God's good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us--even when something doesn't seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our responses to "bad" circumstance and most of all bring praise to God.
~Julie Ackerman Link
(I Peter 2:17)
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Into His Purpose

The pharisees minded what God spoke, but not what He intended. They were busy in the outward work of the hand, but incurious of the affections and choice of the heart. So God was served in the letter, they did not much inquire into His purpose; and therefore they were curious to wash their hands, but cared not to purify their hearts. ~Jeremy Taylor