Treat Others

 Treat others

Jesus said,

"Treat others the same way you want them to treat you." Luke 6:31.

The meaning of this portion of Scripture is self explanatory. Treat others the way you want them to treat you. 

In Matthews gospel we see Jesus as saying it this way,

"So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets" Matthew 7:12.

If you call yourself a true Christian. A true follower of Jesus Christ you should be doing so.

So the question becomes do you treat others the way you want to be treated?

Please think about it.

Presenting the Gospel Message

   Presenting the Gospel Message

The apostle Paul wrote,

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, 

live at peace with everyone." 

                                                           Romans 12:18.

If you call yourself a Christians. A true believer in Christ Jesus do you live in peace with those around you?

I believe there is a very good reason to live in peace with those around us. It’s easier to present the gospel message.

If we are constantly finding fault with those around us. If we are constantly criticizing the government for the laws they pass that don’t infringe on our rights as believers, we will not win souls for Christ.

Living in peace particularly in a free democracy allows us to sit down with and present our beliefs with those who don’t hold the same beliefs. This in turn can and often does win souls for our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

The apostle gave us one such example when he was in Athens. Acts 17:17-34 records how Paul presented the gospel. He didn’t say anything negative about his audiences beliefs, or about the temple to the numerous gods. Instead he picked up on the fact the Athenians had a temple to an unknown god. Then using this starting point he presented the Gospel of Christ Jesus.

The result some sneered, some believed, and importantly some wanted to here more. 

This is how we should be. We should live in peace with those around us and use any opportunity God brings our way to present the Gospel of Christ.

Are you doing this?

Please think about it.

For all in Authority

For all in Authority
The apostle Paul writes,
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.  
This is good, and pleases God our Savior,  who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1Timothy 2:1-4.
Look very carefully at this portion of scripture. Paul urges all Christians. All believers in Christ Jesus to pray “for kings and all those in authority” 
The reason he gives for this is, “that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”
The easiest way for Christians to win souls for Christ is in a time of peace. Those in the persecuted church have a much harder time winning souls for Christ than those living in freedom and peace.
That is why I believe Paul tells us to pray for those in authority.
Please think about it.

Stewards for Christ

Stewards for Christ
The apostle Paul wrote,

“Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ 

and stewards of the mysteries of God. 

Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”

                                                                                                  1Corinthians 4:1,2.

  As Christians we are stewards of Christ. While a servant had no unique position within his masters household, a steward did.
A steward was a slave who administered all the affairs of his masters household. He owned nothing himself, but was entrusted by his master to handle all of the what the master owned. Joseph in the Old Testament was Potiphar’s steward (Genesis 39:2-19).
Just as Joseph was faithful to Potiphar and did his best to administer Potiphar’s estate so must we as Christians be good stewards of Christ’s estate.
As Christians we are called to administer the word correctly. The apostle Paul writing to Timothy said,
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth....” 2 Timothy 2:15.
We must remember that everything we do, is done for Christ, not for our personal gain or glory.
We as Christians must study the scriptures carefully and present them carefully and correctly to those around us, Christian and non-Christian alike.
That is what it is to be a follower of Christ.
Please think about it.