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1 Corinthians 13:13 – Giving the Gift of Hope
When dealing with habitual recovering sin-addicts, we find ourselves unable to give fully our love because of past hurts and disappointments. Our faith in them is almost non-existent so we cannot express our confidence. But there is always hope, our hope, because no matter what pain we are still suffering, we have forgiven enough to not wish them any harm. So when dealing with a recovering sin-addict, freely give them your abundant hope expressed in joy and not cynicism or doubt; joyful hope that they will succeed because they have hopefully given themselves over to God’s love, faith, and hope. It may not be all the joy you wish to feel and give, but hope is still a good and godly gift. Be happy for them through hope (1 Cor 13.13). Hope in faith for God’s love in them; more than in having hope, faith, and love for them.
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