Easter People are Called to Flourish

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Passage: James 3
Series: Easter People, Let us Sing!

Being a “doer of the word” doesn’t mean just go do something – everyone is called to a different ministry (not all are teachers). We are called where we will do good, not where we will harm others. In other words, we are called to where we flourish. If you go to where you are not called, you won’t flourish, and you will likely harm others. We are called to the place where we are able to hold our tongue, hold our patience, encourage one another, and not tear each other down.

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