Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

October 15: Nehemiah 13; Malachi 1-2; Acts 4

Scripture: Malachi (NIV) 2:10 Have we not all one father? Did not one God create us? Why do we profane the covenant of our fathers by breaking faith with one another?

Observation: People who know that God created the heavens and the earth; and that He created man, should see each person around them as part of God’s creation. People deserve respect because they are the handiwork of God and carry His image.

Application: How I treat others demonstrates what I believe, not what they believe. How I treat others is a demonstration of the respect I have for their Creator, who is also my Creator.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me today to treat others with respect, whether they deserve it or not. I want to do it because I respect you, our Creator! Amen

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!