Nothing can be more cruel than the leniency which abandons others to their sin. Nothing can be more compassionate than the severe reprimand which calls another Christian in one’s community back from the path of sin. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
community
The normal Christian life
… the normal Christian life becomes entirely undone when it is not lived in the presence of other believers, in regular acts of worship and service. — Brian Kay
We need connection
Damaged psyches aren’t the problem. The problem is disconnected souls.
What we need is connection.
What we need is a healing community.
— Larry Crabb
The Christian life is lived in the company of friends and…
The Christian life is lived in the company of friends and we should be thankful for that. – Ligon Duncan
When the church is being the church there is no community…
When the church is being the church there is no community that can compare to the church.– Dr. Eric Mason
You cannot help with a burden unless you come close to burdened people.
You cannot help with a burden unless you come close to burdened people. – Tim Keller
