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In the Old Testament of the Bible, we find in the book of Leviticus that God commanded His people saying, "You shall not rule one over another with rigour."
What did He mean by that?
If you check a variety of English translations you will encounter other words in the place of the word rigor: ruthlessness, harshness, severity, brutality.
So again, what is that all about?
God is gentle, patient, kind, good, generous, loving, giving, and forgiving with us; and He expects the same from us in how we treat each other. This principle is not canceled when it comes to those in vocational ministry; speaking specifically of missionaries. We are not allowed by God to be hard, harsh, demanding, severe, impatient, or flippant in how we interact with His choice servants.
I've heard some pretty embarrassing horror stories over the years concerning how some of "God's people" sometimes treat missionaries. It's as if some "Christians" think missionaries are some kind of a combination of flawless angels and needless automatons.
They aren't. They are sinners saved by grace. They are flawed humans in the process of sanctification right along with the rest of us. And so, the same kind of emotional, spiritual, and relational needs that are common for every average believer are just as common among our missionaries.
They too endure fears, sorrows, regrets, aspiration, temptations, frustrations, etc. They too get lonely, homesick, sad, angry, hurt, and so much more. And so, they too need our compassionate attention, friendship, and fellowship. Will it cost us more than normal to try to care for someone who is on the other side of the globe? Well, obviously the answer is yes. But it is necessary and good nonetheless.
Today on the podcast God has brought to us a man who is fully engaged in caring specifically for ABWE missionaries in and to western Africa. Wayne Moore and his wife Debra are involved in what is called Member Care for these missionaries. Listen as Dave & Patrick pick Wayne's mind a little to help us all learn how we can do a better job as we attempt to be the hands, feet, and heart of Christ to one another.
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In the Old Testament of the Bible, we find in the book of Leviticus that God commanded His people saying, "You shall not rule one over another with rigour."
What did He mean by that?
If you check a variety of English translations you will encounter other words in the place of the word rigor: ruthlessness, harshness, severity, brutality.
So again, what is that all about?
God is gentle, patient, kind, good, generous, loving, giving, and forgiving with us; and He expects the same from us in how we treat each other. This principle is not canceled when it comes to those in vocational ministry; speaking specifically of missionaries. We are not allowed by God to be hard, harsh, demanding, severe, impatient, or flippant in how we interact with His choice servants.
I've heard some pretty embarrassing horror stories over the years concerning how some of "God's people" sometimes treat missionaries. It's as if some "Christians" think missionaries are some kind of a combination of flawless angels and needless automatons.
They aren't. They are sinners saved by grace. They are flawed humans in the process of sanctification right along with the rest of us. And so, the same kind of emotional, spiritual, and relational needs that are common for every average believer are just as common among our missionaries.
They too endure fears, sorrows, regrets, aspiration, temptations, frustrations, etc. They too get lonely, homesick, sad, angry, hurt, and so much more. And so, they too need our compassionate attention, friendship, and fellowship. Will it cost us more than normal to try to care for someone who is on the other side of the globe? Well, obviously the answer is yes. But it is necessary and good nonetheless.
Today on the podcast God has brought to us a man who is fully engaged in caring specifically for ABWE missionaries in and to western Africa. Wayne Moore and his wife Debra are involved in what is called Member Care for these missionaries. Listen as Dave & Patrick pick Wayne's mind a little to help us all learn how we can do a better job as we attempt to be the hands, feet, and heart of Christ to one another.