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  PEACE RESTORED TO THE CHURCH
  by Clement of Rome
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of noble-mindedness,
humility, and obedience in maintaining peace and unity within the
church.

Topics: "Church Unity", "Godly Living"
Scripture References: Romans 15:5, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Philippians 2:3, Colossians 3:14, 1 Peter 3:8

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DESCRIPTION
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Clement of Rome emphasizes the importance of noble-mindedness,
compassion, and love within the Christian community, urging individuals
to prioritize peace and unity over personal preferences or
disagreements. He encourages those who are willing to sacrifice their
own desires for the greater good of the church to receive great glory in
the Lord and be welcomed everywhere. Clement reminds believers that
living a godly life, characterized by selflessness and unity, aligns
with God's will and brings eternal blessings.

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CONTENT
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Who then among you is noble-minded? who compassionate? who full of love?
Let him declare, "If on my account sedition and disagreement and schisms
have arisen, I will depart, I will go away whithersoever you desire, and
I will do whatever the majority commands; only let the flock of Christ
live on terms of peace with the presbyters set over it."

He that acts thus shall procure to himself great glory in the Lord; and
every place will welcome him. For "the earth is the Lord's, and the
fulness thereof." These things they who live a godly life, that is never
to be repented of, both have done and always will do.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/clement-of-rome/peace-restored-to-the-church/
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