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Something to think about:
Paul wrote to Philemon, "I pray that you may be
active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of
every good thing we have in Christ.” (Philemon 1:6)
Many people only warm the pews, missing out on the fullness of what being a
follower of Christ really means. Being a Christian isn’t about sitting in a
building. It is about going, seeking, preaching, teaching, caring, and loving
those who are lost. “Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to
someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey -
whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which
leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that, though you used to be
slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of teaching to which you
were entrusted. You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to
righteousness." (Romans 6:16-18)
Our active sharing of our faith may help free someone from the bonds of sin.
Jesus told us. "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its
saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything,
except to be thrown out and trampled by men. "You are the light of the
world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and
put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to
everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that
they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew
5:13-16)
How does your life stand in reference to these verses? Today is a perfect day
to make a change for the better in your life. Don’t miss out on the full
understanding of every good thing we
have in Christ.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
In faith,
John
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