This might be a good time to look into the life pattern
of a Child of God. Scripture leaves no question as to how
a believer "must" live in order to please his /her heavenly
father. If we lose sight of this goal, that is, pleasing Him,
we will fail in our mandate to live a life above reproach
and will never reach our potential for developing the gifts
with which He has entrusted each of us.
In the middle of the 12th chapter of the Apostle Paul's
epistle to the church at Rome we find this passage in the
ninth verse, possibly the key to the chapter.
"Let love be without *dissimulation. Abhor that
which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
*(Hypocrisy)
(The only way of knowing "good" is His Word.)
In verses 10-13 of this chapter we find keys to relating
to fellow believers. Loving and caring for others before
self is key, along with being careful in the administration
of your business affairs and fervent in your relationship
to your Lord. Then, there is the joy in hope, patience in
trouble and taking every matter to the Lord in prayer.
Our care for fellow believers must lead to providing for
their needs, and fellowship with others at our expense or
Hospitality. "Pure religion and undefiled before God and
the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in
their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the
world." (This passage from James 1: 27 may appear in
this blog with regularity, since "Religion," as we know it
today, has fallen on hard times and most people, even
believers, do not seem to be aware of this definition from
the Word of God.)
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2012/09/religion-gets-bad-rap.html
In vs. 14-16 there is advice for dealing with those
who may not accept you. First we bless those who
persecust, and never return curse for curse. Finally,
to those who are less than accepting of you, rejoice
when the good happens to them, weep with them as
appropriate and never think yourself as being too
good to stoop to help or too wise to listen. (In truth,
you and I are unable to "stoop" since we are no bet-
ter or worse than any person we might seek to help.
Romans 3: 9-18, 23)
In addition to these principles we find, "Recompense to
no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight
of all men." (Vs. 17) This is possibly the key to verses
17 through 21 which address the believer's responsibili-
ty to unbelievers. In addition we find verse 18: "If it be
possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all
men." Following that, are injunctions to reject wrath or
vengeance, feed your enemy if he is in need and to over-
come evil with the good.
My question to me; How am I doing? You ask your own
questions. God bless and remember, this life is a voyage
to a "known" place for believers, not so much to those who
have rejected Jesus Christ. (the Word of God.) They are
seemingly ignorant of their eternal destruction. It is our
responsibility to clue them in through the communication
of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ("Truth" ) Is one
capable to making a good decision, (wise decision) is he
does not have all the pertinent facts? The facts are found
in one place, Holy Scripture. (the Bible)
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2015/02/love-lord-god-i-john-2-15-17.html
donporter,sr 1.03.15, edited 10.17.17,
of a Child of God. Scripture leaves no question as to how
a believer "must" live in order to please his /her heavenly
father. If we lose sight of this goal, that is, pleasing Him,
we will fail in our mandate to live a life above reproach
and will never reach our potential for developing the gifts
with which He has entrusted each of us.
In the middle of the 12th chapter of the Apostle Paul's
epistle to the church at Rome we find this passage in the
ninth verse, possibly the key to the chapter.
"Let love be without *dissimulation. Abhor that
which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
*(Hypocrisy)
(The only way of knowing "good" is His Word.)
In verses 10-13 of this chapter we find keys to relating
to fellow believers. Loving and caring for others before
self is key, along with being careful in the administration
of your business affairs and fervent in your relationship
to your Lord. Then, there is the joy in hope, patience in
trouble and taking every matter to the Lord in prayer.
Our care for fellow believers must lead to providing for
their needs, and fellowship with others at our expense or
Hospitality. "Pure religion and undefiled before God and
the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in
their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the
world." (This passage from James 1: 27 may appear in
this blog with regularity, since "Religion," as we know it
today, has fallen on hard times and most people, even
believers, do not seem to be aware of this definition from
the Word of God.)
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2012/09/religion-gets-bad-rap.html
In vs. 14-16 there is advice for dealing with those
who may not accept you. First we bless those who
persecust, and never return curse for curse. Finally,
to those who are less than accepting of you, rejoice
when the good happens to them, weep with them as
appropriate and never think yourself as being too
good to stoop to help or too wise to listen. (In truth,
you and I are unable to "stoop" since we are no bet-
ter or worse than any person we might seek to help.
Romans 3: 9-18, 23)
In addition to these principles we find, "Recompense to
no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight
of all men." (Vs. 17) This is possibly the key to verses
17 through 21 which address the believer's responsibili-
ty to unbelievers. In addition we find verse 18: "If it be
possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all
men." Following that, are injunctions to reject wrath or
vengeance, feed your enemy if he is in need and to over-
come evil with the good.
My question to me; How am I doing? You ask your own
questions. God bless and remember, this life is a voyage
to a "known" place for believers, not so much to those who
have rejected Jesus Christ. (the Word of God.) They are
seemingly ignorant of their eternal destruction. It is our
responsibility to clue them in through the communication
of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ("Truth" ) Is one
capable to making a good decision, (wise decision) is he
does not have all the pertinent facts? The facts are found
in one place, Holy Scripture. (the Bible)
http://biblicalclarity-don.blogspot.com/2015/02/love-lord-god-i-john-2-15-17.html
donporter,sr 1.03.15, edited 10.17.17,
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