Green Gaia
Veteran Member
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Luke 16:10-13 (NRSV)
"Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth."
"ABOUT eight years ago I started playing the violin. Every day I have to practice scales in order to learn well the basics of playing my instrument. Eventually I want to play the music of Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. But I can never expect to play great musical compositions unless I first build a foundation of good habits.
Similarly, building a strong foundation in the Christian life requires that we be faithful in learning the basics of our faith. Daily prayer, Bible study, and worship are basic to our faith. So is being part of a church, where we can support and encourage others and be supported and encouraged by them. Loving our neighbors, our co-workers, and our family members and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who do not know it are also foundational.
By practicing these basics we grow in the likeness of Christ and prepare ourselves to be used in greater ways for God's glory."
Bob La Forge (New Jersey, U.S.A.)
Prayer:
God, help us to be faithful in the small, daily things so that we grow in our faith and allow you to use us however you see fit. Amen.
Luke 16:10-13 (NRSV)
"Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much; and whoever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much. If then you have not been faithful with the dishonest wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? And if you have not been faithful with what belongs to another, who will give you what is your own? No slave can serve two masters; for a slave will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth."
"ABOUT eight years ago I started playing the violin. Every day I have to practice scales in order to learn well the basics of playing my instrument. Eventually I want to play the music of Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel. But I can never expect to play great musical compositions unless I first build a foundation of good habits.
Similarly, building a strong foundation in the Christian life requires that we be faithful in learning the basics of our faith. Daily prayer, Bible study, and worship are basic to our faith. So is being part of a church, where we can support and encourage others and be supported and encouraged by them. Loving our neighbors, our co-workers, and our family members and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with those who do not know it are also foundational.
By practicing these basics we grow in the likeness of Christ and prepare ourselves to be used in greater ways for God's glory."
Bob La Forge (New Jersey, U.S.A.)
Prayer:
God, help us to be faithful in the small, daily things so that we grow in our faith and allow you to use us however you see fit. Amen.