WRONG OR RIGHT MOTIVES
Does it really Matter? Hmmnn?
DISCLAIMER - This post is not personalized but brought as an awareness from an early morning word AND NOT to confront truth and error. Therefore, I would appreciate that no comments be made to or about anyone or group specifically, but let everyone examine His/Her self as the shoe fits - OUCH IT and REPENT!
Way too much time is spent concentrating on what other people are doing especially as it relates to ministry. Hours of wasted time spent on who's doing what, who's has what title, who should be pastor, or who shouldn't, who's making money, etc., etc...
The sad part about the matter is that THE CRITICS ARE DOING NOTHING to save a soul!
There are far too many finger pointing, Sadducee/Pharisee, better and holier than thou, my church bigger, my Pastor more...., Our choir sing better, they don't have the truth....., I am better than...., etc... etc... etc.... folks; Some even claim God's church and people to be theirs by saying , my church, my ministry, my this and my that! (Not saying don't take responsibility but selfish/prideful ownership of members)
The craziest part and scary part is that the world is dying, our personal family and loved ones are not saved but yet many stand as judge, juror and executor to other people, their children, church, ministry etc...
STOP!!!!
It's time to get off the gossip, fault finding, past digging, hypocrite, negative, criticizing, judgmental, evil, wicked spirited, no good motive, slandering, assassinating, envy, jealous, lying, hatred, unforgiving, disrespecting, no loyalty, condemning.... (add yours here), BUSES!
Go back to the word, in Galatians 6:1 (look it up) self check and ask yourself:
How did God dealt with me when I........
How would I feel if treated how I am treating ____?
Would Jesus do it this way?
What are your motives and what do you hope to gain? (Are they spiritual?)
How did God dealt with me when I........
How would I feel if treated how I am treating ____?
Would Jesus do it this way?
What are your motives and what do you hope to gain? (Are they spiritual?)
Apostle Paul has a word for us today in Philippians 1:15-18
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
IT'S TURN AROUND THURSDAY
A time to reflect and make some adjustments. Reflect on the scripture above and check your motives for the defense of the gospel. Learn to pray for others who are different from you or your beliefs.
A time to reflect and make some adjustments. Reflect on the scripture above and check your motives for the defense of the gospel. Learn to pray for others who are different from you or your beliefs.
Guilty? Ask the Lord to reveal all areas, and seek His forgiveness. Rejoice that others are reaching the lost and lives are being changed.
Remember, Do your part - Learn to love. God will take care of His business!
Written from a place of awareness and obedience - All in love!
Keep the Faith!
Virtuous Jewel
Whew...and I got loosed from" been" into "being" That every time I see someone in whatever condition or category he or she may be in;, aware or unaware, lacking understanding in all their getting, it must boil down to JESUS . His love, compassion, grace & kindness.He proved he loved by giving. Are we giving???Thk you Lord for changing& giving me a heart of flesh & not a stoney heart. Let's clean our cups on the inside too and not outside alone. So we can continue to Quinch someone's thirst every time the opportunity comes; and it will come...the Harvest is full. But the laborers are still few. Woman of God, the enemy is always after those he Does Not have. Do I know that, prais Jesus!!!
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