Another popular saying of John Wimber in the 1980s.

Ephesians 6:12 – For our struggle is not against flesh an blood.

He taught the value of having an accepting heart and attitude toward those brothers and sisters whom we might disagree with.

We must walk in truth and grace. We are representatives of Christ in both truth and grace.

Paul says, “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3

Unity always requires effort. Spiritual warfare is real, but the enemy is never our brother or sister.

(Glenn Schroder)

GO TO YOUR PEOPLE is another saying John Wilber about going to the people God has called you to.

COME AS YOU ARE is a popular saying of John Wilber which characterized vineyard churches from the 1980s till now.

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

‘If the church is to express incarnation ministry, we must welcome the lost and broken where they are today. At the same time we are holding out the hope that in relationship with Jesus and in community with his people, lives can be transformed into the wholeness Jesus intends.(Glenn Shroder)

Hospality needs to be the name of the game. Welcoming the stranger, whoever they are knowing that Jesus transforms lives.

So let’s let these values infiltrate our lives and churches today.