This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
This old world is full of nonsense—people are so awful they will refuse to do what is right even when it is obvious (Romans 3:10–18). For example, there are people who owe money to others and won't pay it back (Psalm 37:21). People, if you borrowed the money, do the right thing and take care of your business by paying it back! (Romans 13:8). Don't show the world how awful you are by having the lender ask you about the money (Matthew 18:28–30). If you owe and can't pay, be up-front about it and go explain your problem; perhaps the lender will understand and work with you (Matthew 18:23–35; Luke 7:41–42; 16:5–7). If you are driving a car and cause damage to a person or property, don't drive off! Acknowledge your responsibility and take care of it, for the eyes of God sees even if man doesn't (Proverbs 15:3, Psalm 94:7–11; Jeremiah 23:23–24, Mark 4:22–23). And while I'm on the subject of cars, if you don't have liability insurance, park your car and start using the bus, so that your mishaps don't become a burden upon others(2 Corinthians 11:9; 2 Thessalonians 3:7–8; Jonah 1:1–17; Genesis 20:1–18). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
If you are a man, I want you to know that it isn't a poor reflection upon your manhood to go to church. In the church, the women always out number the men because Christianity is perceived as a weakness by some guys. Hitler considered the Bible, and those who live by it, as weak. He believed that religion was for wimps, women, and children. But Hitler was just as wrong about that as he was about everything else. A strong man is one who has given his life over to Jesus Christ and is out there every day leading the way and showing others how to overcome their problems and be a positive example through the teachings of the word of God. A man who is faithful to God will stand tall year-in and year-out, turning back the challenges of Satan. A weak man will give in to the Devil's devices or run away when it is time to take a stand for what is right. In order to do that daily, one couldn't be a wimp—he has to be a strong man because the evil of this world is tough, and it will take a strong person to beat against the grain. So men, prove your manhood by obeying the Bible and showing strength in the knowledge of God (Romans 4:20, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Timothy 2:1). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
When people are facing hardships that is the time to step up and be of assistance to them. No one can be insensitive toward the suffering of others and go unpunished. We as humans are here to help when others are in need, and we are to be doing so. I know there are con men out there; and let us not be stupid. No one is to give their hard earned money to a snake, who is out to make a living off you. Learn people—know how to separate the con men from the people who are really in need and be generous and give. Let us not only give of our money, but also of our time. Do you have a neighbor who is elderly on a fixed income and could use some help painting the house, cutting the grass, etc.? Then be a good neighbor and give them some of your time by helping out with whatever you are able to do (Hebrews 13:16). Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. This is only for people who believe the Bible to be God's word.
A lot of people talk about coming to church after they get their act together. Now excuse me if I fail to understand what that means. Here is a person confused, messed up in the bondage of sin, and he is talking about getting his act together without the help of Jesus Christ? No way!!! Imagine if such were possible, one wouldn't need Christ in the first place! I thought it was Jesus' job to get us together because He is the great physician, and He seeks and saves those who are lost (Mark 2:17, Matthew 11:28–30). When we are torn apart by the evil of this life, the word of God is the light by which man can pull himself up and be placed on the right road (Ephesians 2:1–22). A person saying that he will get himself together without God's help, is the same as saying, "I will save myself from the flood and I'm not even inside Noah's ark," (Genesis 7:17–24). Because the nature of man is contrary, he needs help to overcome his demons and that is where Christ comes in—for we can do all things through Him (Philippians 4:13). So remember what the prophet Jeremiah said, "it is not in man that walks to direct his steps," (Jeremiah 10:23). The conclusion is that a person is going to need help in getting himself together so that God is pleased with the results. Hope to hear from you or see you at the services. |