Love is in keeping the commandments of God. The truth is contained in God's commandments. And the truth dwells inside of us. Therefore we love one another as Messiah has commanded. "Grace" covers the sins of men; "mercy," their miseries. Grace must first do away with man's guilt before his misery can be relieved by mercy. Therefore grace stands before mercy. Peace is the result of both, and therefore stands third in order. Casting all our care on the Lord, with thanksgiving, maintains this peace. However, there are many deceivers and Antichrists in the world that would deny the work of God made flesh, His incarnate birth, suffering, and resurrection. These we must seperate from and not bless them, as it is as if we be partakers of their madness. Take heed. Hold onto the doctrines of Messiah that you have received.
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