A Christian pledge

 A Christian pledge 

"So in everything, do to others what you would have others do to you

for this sums up the law and the prophets." Matthew 7:12.

I’ve listened with interest and disgust over the last little while at the debates in political circles. Circles in which Christians or at least people calling themselves Christians are being drawing into. Sadly his is very visible in the United States. A country in which many identify as Christian. 

With that in mind I felt prompted to write this the Believers Pledge.

As a believer in Christ Jesus,

I pledge...

To Love.

I Pledge...

As far as it depends on me...

To live at peace with all people.

I Pledge...

Never, Never, Never! To attack anyone...

Physically, or verbally.

Even if I vehemently disagree with them in any way.

I Pledge...

Never to demean anyone.

No matter their race, their ethnicity, their religion, or their lifestyle.

I Pledge...

As far as humanly possible,

To uphold the dignity of all whom I come in contact with.

I Pledge...

To obey the words of Christ Jesus who said,

“So in everything, do to others what you would have others do to you

for this sums up the law and the prophets.” Matthew 7:12.

  Please think about it.

His Love endures forever

 His Love endures forever

In the book of Psalms we read,

"Give thanks to the LORD, 

for he is good; his love endures forever. 

Let Israel say:

 "His love endures forever." 

Let the house of Aaron say: 

"His love endures forever." 

Let those who fear the LORD say: 

"His love endures forever." 

                                               Psalm 118:1-4.

Simple question, do you fear the LORD?

    Do you give thanks to the LORD,

    Do you believe Gods love endures forever?

Please think about it.

The power of God

  The power of God

"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18.

The religious and political leaders who were responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus refused to believe He was who he claimed to be. The Son of God, Saviour of mankind.

They thought putting Jesus to death would end everything when in fact it was the start of everything. For the grave did not hold Jesus. Jesus rose from the grave.

The cross was the starting point of a movement that today has in around three billion people. The largest faith group in the world.

Many today however still look on the story of Jesus as foolishness. Which is their choice. What I would ask however is, that before you make your final decision, at least take time to read at the very least the New Testament. Read and see for yourself what those who knew Him believed Him to be.

Please think about it.

Are you truly trusting in God

  Are you truly trusting In God

The Psalmist writes,

“I wait for the LORD,

 my soul waits, 

and in his word I put my hope.” 

                                    Psalm 130:5  

If you claim to be a Christian, where is your trust. Billy Graham the American evangelist wrote, 

"Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don't be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do." Billy Graham.

In Proverbs we read,

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart 

and lean not on your own understanding; 

in all your ways acknowledge him, 

and he will make your paths straight.” 

                                                        Proverbs 3:5,6.

Here is a question for all who claim to be followers in Christ Jesus. Do you truly “trust in the LORD with all your heart?”

Please think about it.

Give of yourself

  Give of yourself

In the book of James we read,

“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?  

Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.  

If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?  

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. 

But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.  

You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder. 

You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?” James 2:14-20.

As believers in Christ Jesus our faith should spur us on to do all we can to help those in need. This is what James the half brother of Jesus is telling us here. If we can help someone we should help them. 

Even if you cannot help materially you can always help. Even if it’s just showing kindness. Or giving a person someone to talk to. 

In these dark days of the Covid pandemic where doctors tell us mental health issues are on the rise a listening ear is always appreciated.

Anne Frank a Jewish girl in hiding from the Nazis in occupied holland during world war two wrote,

“Give of yourself, give as much as you can?  And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!  If everyone were to do this and not be as mean with a kindly word, then there would be much more justice and love in the world.  Give and you shall receive, much more than you would have ever thought possible.  Give, give again and again, don’t lose courage, keep it up and go on giving!  No one has ever become poor from giving!” Anne Frank. 

So if you consider yourself a Christian. A believer in Christ Jesus are you giving in some way to those around you?

Please think about it.