2 Timothy 2:21
"If a man, therefore, purge himself from these, he
shall be a vessel unto honor, sanctified, and
fit for the masters use, and prepared
unto every good work."
Those who criticize the Church because there are imperfect people in, are criticizing it because it is composed of men and women. It is not given to us to judge; judgment belongs to God. But it is the duty of a Christian to keep himself free from polluting influences. And if he does, his reward is not special honor and special privilege but special service.
Here is the very essence of the Christian faith. A really good man does not regard his goodness as entitling him to special honor; his one desire will be to have more and more work to do, for his work will be his greatest privilege. If he is good, the last thing he will do, will be to seek to stand above his fellow men. He will rather seek to be among them, even at their worst, serving God by serving them. His glory will not be in exemption from service; it will be in still more demanding service. No Christian should ever think of fitting himself for honor, but always as fitting himself for service.
Here is the very essence of the Christian faith. A really good man does not regard his goodness as entitling him to special honor; his one desire will be to have more and more work to do, for his work will be his greatest privilege. If he is good, the last thing he will do, will be to seek to stand above his fellow men. He will rather seek to be among them, even at their worst, serving God by serving them. His glory will not be in exemption from service; it will be in still more demanding service. No Christian should ever think of fitting himself for honor, but always as fitting himself for service.
Amen!!
Reading: (2 Tim. 2:19-26)
May God Bless You
And Your Families
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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