The Apostle Paul was trying to show all of us that giving to the poor and down-trodden is what our Savior desires. But unfortunately, this goes against all our self-absorbed, self-centered emotions… We’d much rather be on the receiving end of gifts than handing them out. Jesus however wanted us to look at giving from a completely different standpoint…not from what we might be losing, but from what we’d be gaining. To be blessed, is to have God present and involved in every area of our life…it’s being a person who lives “Coram Deo” – Before the face of God.
Tag: The Apostle Paul
Matthew 7: 15 ” Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”
Prophets are not self-appointed. A true prophet is called of God even before birth. Many times, when someone claims the title of prophet, it’s with their own agenda, not God’s. The Apostle Paul warned the leaders of the early Church to watch over the flock for false prophets who would draw the Believer astray with perverse things and distorted truth. (Acts 20:30)
I Thessalonians 5:11 ” Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
The Apostle Paul was actually encouraging and building up the followers of Christ in Thessalonica with this very scripture. When we edify and strengthen those around us…when we build people up rather than tearing them down, everyone benefits. Praising someone takes less energy than ridiculing them…and you feel a whole lot better about yourself when you walk away.
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