The Church is a body;each of us who are part of that body ,has a responsibility to participate in its functions.We are all given certain gifts which are to be used for building fellowship one with another. Church membership is not something which gives us the best seat in the house,to watch others do, it is a position of service.We are all called to go into the gleening fields are reap the harvest of the sheeves in the Lord's garden of salvation. Christains must be an example to the world by taking responsibility to provide the material,and spiritual needs for themselves and those of their families.( He who dosn't provide for his family is worst than an infidel).Each of us in the body, is fitted for certain task so that we can carry out God's work, both in the church and in the world.The non-Christian populations, need to see Christians do their tasks well,keep their word,and honor their obligations. (saints, the world is watching, the lame sheep is watching and even our families and friends are watching what we do).We must not even give the appearence of evil.
Idleness,however,needs to be clearly distinguished from leisure.We all need time to rest and relax so that we can fulfill our responsibilities.But Saints there is a difference between rest and laziness,and there is no days off in sharing the good news to a soul in need,there might not be another chance to share with them.So let us work while it is day,for when the night comes, when they have passed away, when we have passed away,we can't do any work. Are you a good example of a maturing believer? Does your attitude need adjusting?Have you grown tired of trying to meet high standards of integrity? Saints God does see the work we do when no one else notices;(he also see that which we don't do which we should).He will not forget you efforts,but we must live both in church and in the world,in a manner that is pleasing unto the Lord.
We the believers of Christ must model before the non-christian world an excellence in our action and attitude. A consistant witness will win more people to the Lord than almost anything else we can do. Now I'm not just speaking about someone who always talks about Christ,though that is great,but one whose always living that which he talks about,that is the best witness.Remember Lazarus never spoke in the bible yet his witness was in his new life, and the bible says he lead many to Christ.We may get tired of doing good, especially if we feel no one is watching, but remember character is that which we do when no one is watching.Let us show true christian character by continuing to do that which is right because it is right.God is always watching what we do and that which we don't do. Night time is coming, so let us work now while it is day, that we might be found doing that which is right when the Savior returns.
Saints let us do for those that are in darkness, that which Christ did for us,Show them the marvelous light.Read a word and be blessed, but share the word and be a blessing
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