Philemon 8-22

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Limerick

A Christian’s life should be pure and true
Forgiveness is a virtue to pursue
Let us love each other
Like a sister and brother
And our faith in God will renew

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Potential actions to take in response

One practical way to respond to the teaching of Philemon 8-22 is to practice forgiveness. In this passage, Paul encourages Philemon to forgive Onesimus, a slave who had run away and wronged his master. Although it may be difficult to forgive someone who has wronged us, this passage teaches us to put aside our own feelings and extend grace and mercy to others. We can apply this lesson in our everyday lives by learning to forgive those who have hurt us, even if we don’t feel like they deserve it. Practicing forgiveness can help us grow closer to God, develop healthier relationships with others, and bring peace into our lives.

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Related passages

Themes: Forgiveness, reconciliation, and grace. Related Bible Passages: Ephesians 4:32 – Demonstrates how to forgive as Christ forgave us. Colossians 3:13 – Shows the importance of bearing with each other in love. Romans 5:20 – Explains how grace abounds even more than sin.

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