Skip to main content

Hate vs. Love

By

Civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. compared hate to “an unchecked cancer,” saying it “corrodes the personality and eats away its vital unity.” Unfortunately, the destructive force of hatred is often evident in nations, communities, families and even churches.

The obvious — though not always easy — antidote to hatred is love. As The Message translation of Proverbs 10:12 states, “Hatred starts fights, but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.” The image of a comfy quilt symbolizes the soothing impact that loving words and actions can have on enemies as well as friends.

Plus, it’s tough to share the gospel without showing love, which social reformer Elizabeth Cady Stanton called “the ‘open sesame’ to every soul.” 

From NewsletterNewsletter January 2016

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

By
Join us for a very special Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, Saturday December 24th at 7:30pm. It will be a festive celebration of lessons and carols featuring the Wedgwood Presbyterian Choir.
Post a Comment
Read more

Souper Bowl of Caring

By
Be part of this movement that is sharing God’s love with those in in need.   Please drop a dollar or two on Super Bowl Sunday into the soup pots held by our youngest on your way out of worship.   This year, the Youth Group has decided to give the funds collected to Packs for Kids at Eckstein Middle School, a weekend backpack food distribution program serving 80 plus children at Eckstein.
Post a Comment
Read more

Value Village Donation Opportunity - May 11th

By
Value Village Donation Opportunity Wedgwood Presbyterian - South Property May 11th 8:00am - 8:00pm On May 11th, a Value Village truck will be parked on our South Property from 8:00am until 8:00pm. Donations of clothing, household and other items, can be dropped off at the truck during this time.   This event will benefit non-profits that Value Village partners with as well as Wedgwood Presbyterian. Join us in supporting this wonderful giving opportunity for our neighborhood and our church community. Brochures with more information about Value Village are in the Narthex or you can call the church office with questions at 206-525-8787.   Sponsored by your WPC Session.
Post a Comment
Read more