With commitment and hard work, there is nothing that can hinder our evangelism. Paul said, “for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” And Peter exhorted us to work “as by the strength that God supplies.”
It helps to remember that the whole universe was created by a God who is eternal. The comforting thing about God’s eternal nature is not merely that He exists eternally, but that His character is eternal: God is changelessly faithful to us!
A seemingly little thing like our listening habits during the worship service can be a significant indicator of what is in our hearts. If the sermon seems dry and unappealing, it may be because we have no thirst for righteousness.
There is a real danger that we will neglect the cross because it is so familiar to us. At least once a week — when we observe the Lord’s Supper — we are invited to remember that our salvation would have been impossible without Christ’s death.
Deacons are a vital part of what has been provided to make the church strong and effective in its work. We cannot neglect this office or diminish its importance without hurting ourselves in regard to the work of the gospel.
Whether great or small (as human beings judge things), our contribution to the Lord’s work is valuable to the Lord Himself, and we owe it to our Master to give Him the very best effort of which we are personally capable, no matter what the work is.
The Bible is full of examples of men and women who placed their faith in God, did whatever they were capable of doing, and then found out — sometimes to their great amazement — that God can bring great results out of unpromising situations.
The idea is not that we should be self-righteous or look down our noses at those whom we consider morally inferior to us. But while maintaining a proper humility, we should still strive to keep clear of the sins for which the world is noted.
Words like “serious” and “diligent” do not describe the approach most people take to religion. In an age of convenience and ease, there is a strong tendency for us to make our relationship to God simply one of the nice activities in our “lifestyle.”
The day is coming when we will stand before the Lord who died for us and account to Him for the stewardship we have exercised in His work. Until that day arrives, we need to be diligently working, so we won’t have to be ashamed of our workmanship.
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