Don’t think of Heaven as just a “concept,” think of it as an actual place. God showed us what it will be like with the Garden of Eden. Heaven is for real.
“9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.
11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.
15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.
16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.
18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.
19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say,
“I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.
20 Instead,
“If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”
21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
Nim: Trying to figure out God's plan for my life. And let me tell, it's really hard!
Con: That's not as hard as you think. God gives everyone special talents. You just have to recognize them, give thanks for them and then use them to their full potential.
Nim: And that's the problem...
Abby tells Nim that he should be thankful for the little things and gets an answer she doesn’t expect. The Bible says we should thank God for all things… what are you thankful for?
Nim: Who sings the Christian song “Higher”?
Con: It’s Unspoken.
Nim: Why is it unspoken?
Con: Because they singed it.
Nim: Who sings it?
Con: Like I said, it’s Unspoken.
Nim: Why won’t you tell me?
Con: I am telling you.
Nim: I asked who sings “Higher,” and you say it’s unspoken.
Con: That’s right.
Nim: What’s right?
Con: It’s unspoken!
Nim: Aaargggghhhhh!
There are six things the Lord hates— no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.
