If you are looking for a friend, you will find that they are few. But if you will be a friend to many , many will be a friend to you.
Pastor William
Romans 14: 1-3
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables. One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat; and one who does not eat must not criticize one who does, because God has accepted him.
Forgive me if I banter on about this subject, but I think it is one that needs a further diving into the finer points of its presence in our lives. Paul extends his thoughts on the matter in Colossians 3:11 “Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and un-circumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all.”
Now that’s cutting down into the heart of the matter isn’t it. What Paul is telling us is that our “Grading” is unholy and un-Christlike, for Christ is “All.” This tells me that it is Christ who defines our friends, not our lifestyle or social standing. It means that that I am letting Christ and His purposes in this world define who my friends are.
We should be allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us to those in need of Christ, it is not a choice it is an obligation that we have to Christ. Paul speaks of the importance of this again in Romans 1:14-15 “I am obligated both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the foolish. So I am eager to preach the good news.” It is the Good news that should lead us in the choosing of our friends, and those befriended by Christ…God’s Blessings.
Pastor William
Pastor William
Romans 14: 1-3
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues. One person believes he may eat anything, but one who is weak eats only vegetables. One who eats must not look down on one who does not eat; and one who does not eat must not criticize one who does, because God has accepted him.
Forgive me if I banter on about this subject, but I think it is one that needs a further diving into the finer points of its presence in our lives. Paul extends his thoughts on the matter in Colossians 3:11 “Here there is not Greek and Jew, circumcision and un-circumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave and free; but Christ is all and in all.”
Now that’s cutting down into the heart of the matter isn’t it. What Paul is telling us is that our “Grading” is unholy and un-Christlike, for Christ is “All.” This tells me that it is Christ who defines our friends, not our lifestyle or social standing. It means that that I am letting Christ and His purposes in this world define who my friends are.
We should be allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us to those in need of Christ, it is not a choice it is an obligation that we have to Christ. Paul speaks of the importance of this again in Romans 1:14-15 “I am obligated both to Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the foolish. So I am eager to preach the good news.” It is the Good news that should lead us in the choosing of our friends, and those befriended by Christ…God’s Blessings.
Pastor William
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