The Challenge of Commitment in Relationships

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This chapter explores the issue of prioritizing personal gain over mutual commitment in friendships, demonstrating how this mindset can lead to misunderstandings. Through a relatable coffee gathering scenario, the chapter emphasizes the need for empathy and understanding to foster healthier connections.

“Wounds they fester, hearts withdraw, This is family? We see the flaw.” If you know the pain of Christian community, you can relate to some of what’s happening in the letter to Philemon. Pastor Paul doesn’t offer a quick fix, but rather gives Philemon and Onesimus a radical Christian practice. From Philemon v15-25.