like-mindedness and love (2:2). When people are conceited and selfishly ambitious, they ruin a church’s unity. We should not tolerate arrogant leaders who are willing to split a church into factions in order to gain power and followers. Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance. Where there is patience and humility, there is no greed. St. Francis of Assisi LASTING IMPRESSIONS Many people—even Christians—live only to make a good impression on others or to please
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