The Most Valuable Lessons (06/10/'24) -Message

The Most Valuable Lessons (The Path to Peace and Love) In life's grand school, the rarest lessons are not merely taught but lived with care. Through trials faced and errors made, wisdom blooms from mistakes conveyed. To learn from wrongs, we must admit with grace, not shift the blame, but face and embrace them. In humble hearts, growth takes its stand, and peace with others then expands. From childhood days, we are taught the rule of gold: treat others well, as stories old remind us. The Gospel's truth in simple phrases shines light on love through all our days. "Love your neighbor," Jesus said, and with open hearts, our paths are led to cherish others as our own. In kindness, let our love be shown. Mark's clear voice and Matthew's too remind us what we ought to do. In Luke's sweet echo, we hear the call to love with mercy, both great and small. So, live in peace, with lessons learned. In every heart, let love be burned, for in this truth, our spirits rise, embracing all with open eyes. The most valuable lessons are experienced, not taught. The best way to learn from your mistakes is to admit them rather than blame them on someone else. The scriptures teach us to live peaceably with those around us. We are taught the Golden Rule from childhood: treat others the way you want to be treated. This principle is straight from the pages of the Gospel. "Love your neighbor as yourself," Jesus said, and in this timeless command, we find the path to a life of peace and love, where wisdom is nurtured in the fertile ground of humility and grace. Pastor Steven G. Lee (June 10, 2024)