Interview with Ps. Lafe and Hope Angell (Part 2)
In Part 2 of Know Why’s interview with Pastors Lafe and Hope Angell of Grace Point Family Church, we tackle tough questions, including… Does loving my enemies mean I have to put up with toxic people? How can I follow Jesus when I’ve known Christians who are so unloving? This episode may challenge you to examine your own beliefs and behaviors in light of Jesus’ teachings on love!
Jesus said anyone can love their friends. He taught his followers to go a step further by loving their enemies. Pastors Lafe and Hope gave examples on what that looks like practically.
“Loving others well means giving grace wherever we can,” Pastor Lafe said. Often, that means depersonalizing things others do that are offensive, realizing that their actions toward you may stem from hurt in their own past. It’s important “not to allow someone else’s toxicity to become my toxicity,” he added. “That means I have to be really good at forgiving.”
Pastor Hope Angell
“If we’re not walking in love, are we really his disciples? Can we really call ourselves Christians?”
Pastor Hope added, “Pray that God would give you the eyes to really see other people, and to love them the way they need to be loved. And it can start in your own home.”
The Angells reminded listeners that love is how people will know whether someone is a Christian. “If we’re not walking in love, are we really his disciples? Can we really call ourselves Christians?” Hope asked. They also encouraged listeners to love others well by getting out of their comfort zones. “You can’t reach the lost, the hurting, and broken from your couch,” Pastor Lafe said.
Listen above for the full interview, and don’t forget to listen to Part 1 if you missed it.
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