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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, June 29, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-29-2018
This is devotional thought number 74 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior. And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”” (Titus 3:1–7, NET).
Paul’s counsel to Titus and anyone else who would listen, reads like a Christian public service announcement. It seems it should go without saying that we should be submissive to authority, inasmuch as we can do so without violating any of God’s law. It seems it should go without saying that we should live as peaceably with others as possible. It seems it should go without saying that we should not speak badly about anyone, and should be courteous, but that which is left unsaid often escapes our notice.
Why must we live according to Paul’s counsel to Titus? Let’s look at it from a kindness perspective, and from the angle he gave as similar counsel to the Ephesians: “Kind. Gr. chrēstoi, “gentle,” “gracious.” Simple kindness or gentleness (chrēstotēs) is one of the profoundest recommendations of the Christian, and is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). It is the opposite of the malice of Eph. 4:31. By a spiritual alchemy, conversion changes malice into kindness.” ¹
Are you interested in making a profound impact on your world? Be kind! It seems that while some seek to be great and well accomplished, a simple virtue is lost. It is humane to be kind. It is reasonable to be kind. Kindness has healing benefits for both parties. Kindness has the power to restore broken relationships over time. Kindness can give apathetic people hope in humanity. But, more than this, the Bible gives us the reason we should embrace the kindness principle. It says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 4:32–5:2, ESV).
Our need of demonstrating kindness is directly linked to how, for Christ’s sake, the Most High is kind to us. He forgives our sins. He is tenderhearted toward us. While we were yet sinners, He gave His best love to us. Therefore, we have the privilege and obligation to share kindness with our fellow human beings. You never know how profoundly you will impact individuals, and by extension, the larger community by simply exhibiting the blessing of kindness.
How many times did I use this word in a sentence this morning? Well, perhaps in repetition of the word, we somehow will be inspired to replicate the virtue in every place we go. Be kind today and share some of the ways we can do this below. Let’s make a lasting impact together.
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
________________________
Gr. Greek
¹ Nichol, F....
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, June 29, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-29-2018
This is devotional thought number 74 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior. And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”” (Titus 3:1–7, NET).
Paul’s counsel to Titus and anyone else who would listen, reads like a Christian public service announcement. It seems it should go without saying that we should be submissive to authority, inasmuch as we can do so without violating any of God’s law. It seems it should go without saying that we should live as peaceably with others as possible. It seems it should go without saying that we should not speak badly about anyone, and should be courteous, but that which is left unsaid often escapes our notice.
Why must we live according to Paul’s counsel to Titus? Let’s look at it from a kindness perspective, and from the angle he gave as similar counsel to the Ephesians: “Kind. Gr. chrēstoi, “gentle,” “gracious.” Simple kindness or gentleness (chrēstotēs) is one of the profoundest recommendations of the Christian, and is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). It is the opposite of the malice of Eph. 4:31. By a spiritual alchemy, conversion changes malice into kindness.” ¹
Are you interested in making a profound impact on your world? Be kind! It seems that while some seek to be great and well accomplished, a simple virtue is lost. It is humane to be kind. It is reasonable to be kind. Kindness has healing benefits for both parties. Kindness has the power to restore broken relationships over time. Kindness can give apathetic people hope in humanity. But, more than this, the Bible gives us the reason we should embrace the kindness principle. It says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 4:32–5:2, ESV).
Our need of demonstrating kindness is directly linked to how, for Christ’s sake, the Most High is kind to us. He forgives our sins. He is tenderhearted toward us. While we were yet sinners, He gave His best love to us. Therefore, we have the privilege and obligation to share kindness with our fellow human beings. You never know how profoundly you will impact individuals, and by extension, the larger community by simply exhibiting the blessing of kindness.
How many times did I use this word in a sentence this morning? Well, perhaps in repetition of the word, we somehow will be inspired to replicate the virtue in every place we go. Be kind today and share some of the ways we can do this below. Let’s make a lasting impact together.
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
________________________
Gr. Greek
¹ Nichol, F....
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Thoughts in Worship
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, June 29, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-29-2018
This is devotional thought number 74 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior. And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”” (Titus 3:1–7, NET).
Paul’s counsel to Titus and anyone else who would listen, reads like a Christian public service announcement. It seems it should go without saying that we should be submissive to authority, inasmuch as we can do so without violating any of God’s law. It seems it should go without saying that we should live as peaceably with others as possible. It seems it should go without saying that we should not speak badly about anyone, and should be courteous, but that which is left unsaid often escapes our notice.
Why must we live according to Paul’s counsel to Titus? Let’s look at it from a kindness perspective, and from the angle he gave as similar counsel to the Ephesians: “Kind. Gr. chrēstoi, “gentle,” “gracious.” Simple kindness or gentleness (chrēstotēs) is one of the profoundest recommendations of the Christian, and is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). It is the opposite of the malice of Eph. 4:31. By a spiritual alchemy, conversion changes malice into kindness.” ¹
Are you interested in making a profound impact on your world? Be kind! It seems that while some seek to be great and well accomplished, a simple virtue is lost. It is humane to be kind. It is reasonable to be kind. Kindness has healing benefits for both parties. Kindness has the power to restore broken relationships over time. Kindness can give apathetic people hope in humanity. But, more than this, the Bible gives us the reason we should embrace the kindness principle. It says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 4:32–5:2, ESV).
Our need of demonstrating kindness is directly linked to how, for Christ’s sake, the Most High is kind to us. He forgives our sins. He is tenderhearted toward us. While we were yet sinners, He gave His best love to us. Therefore, we have the privilege and obligation to share kindness with our fellow human beings. You never know how profoundly you will impact individuals, and by extension, the larger community by simply exhibiting the blessing of kindness.
How many times did I use this word in a sentence this morning? Well, perhaps in repetition of the word, we somehow will be inspired to replicate the virtue in every place we go. Be kind today and share some of the ways we can do this below. Let’s make a lasting impact together.
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
________________________
Gr. Greek
¹ Nichol, F....
Message Magazine's Online Devotional for Friday, June 29, 2018
Audio Link: https://www.spreaker.com/user/reachmanyradio/thoughts-in-worship-06-29-2018
This is devotional thought number 74 in our devotional series titled, “The Gospel According to Paul.”
“Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work. They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people. For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another. But “when the kindness of God our Savior and his love for mankind appeared, he saved us not by works of righteousness that we have done but on the basis of his mercy, through the washing of the new birth and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us in full measure through Jesus Christ our Savior. And so, since we have been justified by his grace, we become heirs with the confident expectation of eternal life.”” (Titus 3:1–7, NET).
Paul’s counsel to Titus and anyone else who would listen, reads like a Christian public service announcement. It seems it should go without saying that we should be submissive to authority, inasmuch as we can do so without violating any of God’s law. It seems it should go without saying that we should live as peaceably with others as possible. It seems it should go without saying that we should not speak badly about anyone, and should be courteous, but that which is left unsaid often escapes our notice.
Why must we live according to Paul’s counsel to Titus? Let’s look at it from a kindness perspective, and from the angle he gave as similar counsel to the Ephesians: “Kind. Gr. chrēstoi, “gentle,” “gracious.” Simple kindness or gentleness (chrēstotēs) is one of the profoundest recommendations of the Christian, and is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22). It is the opposite of the malice of Eph. 4:31. By a spiritual alchemy, conversion changes malice into kindness.” ¹
Are you interested in making a profound impact on your world? Be kind! It seems that while some seek to be great and well accomplished, a simple virtue is lost. It is humane to be kind. It is reasonable to be kind. Kindness has healing benefits for both parties. Kindness has the power to restore broken relationships over time. Kindness can give apathetic people hope in humanity. But, more than this, the Bible gives us the reason we should embrace the kindness principle. It says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 4:32–5:2, ESV).
Our need of demonstrating kindness is directly linked to how, for Christ’s sake, the Most High is kind to us. He forgives our sins. He is tenderhearted toward us. While we were yet sinners, He gave His best love to us. Therefore, we have the privilege and obligation to share kindness with our fellow human beings. You never know how profoundly you will impact individuals, and by extension, the larger community by simply exhibiting the blessing of kindness.
How many times did I use this word in a sentence this morning? Well, perhaps in repetition of the word, we somehow will be inspired to replicate the virtue in every place we go. Be kind today and share some of the ways we can do this below. Let’s make a lasting impact together.
I’m not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, are you?—L. David Harris (www.LDavidHarris.com)
________________________
Gr. Greek
¹ Nichol, F....