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Insight for Living - Chuck Swindoll

The Believer's Badge -- Part 1
Thursday, November 26, 2009

The prayer of one aging saint, "Lord, keep me from becoming a bitter old man," is worth remembering. How easy it is to let our age dictate our attitude as we grow older. Rather than becoming more mellow and gracious, some choose to get more stubborn and belligerent. Thankfully, that isn't true of everyone - and certainly not of the apostle John! Though almost at the century mark, he continued to be known for his Christlike life and love. Not surprisingly, John developed the theme of love early in his letter. He had seen love on display throughout the years of his Master's ministry, up to and beyond the night when John sat beside Jesus during the Last Supper. John vividly remembered and later recorded that "[Jesus] loved them to the end" (John 13:1). And so should we, Jesus' followers, love others.

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Ministry Details Insight for Living is the Bible-teaching radio ministry of author and pastor Charles R. Swindoll. Insight for Living is committed to excellence in communicating biblical truth and its application.
Host Biography Insight for Living's Bible teacher, Chuck Swindoll, has devoted his life to the clear, practical, application of God's Word and the communication of God's grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as senior pastor to congregations in Texas, Massachusetts, and California and most recently to...
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