Review Part 1
1 Timothy 2:1-8
1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time. 7 And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and an apostle—I am telling the truth, I am not lying—and a true and faithful teacher of the Gentiles.
8 Therefore I want the men (believers) everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.
Luke 22:42
42 “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”
James 5:16
16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Criticism kills community.
Compassion creates community.
Criticism can be a care-less reaction.
Compassion is a care-full response.
Criticism makes you more like a judge.
Compassion makes you more like Jesus!