OUR RESPONSIBILITY Sunday May 17, 2015
Text: Colossians 1:24 – 29 Memory verse: v 28
Jesus left his disciples during His ascension so that they can preach to the world (Acts 1:8). That assignment is for us too; to preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). Paul sees this commission as our responsibility and duty toward humanity. Proclaiming of Jesus Christ included both warning and teaching. The word warn (also translated “admonishing”) connects with repentance and refers to a person’s conduct and heart attitude. Teach is connected to faith and doctrine and refers to a person’s intellect. The warning and teaching always had one goal in mind: we want to present the believers to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ. This reminds us of the song: Must I go empty handed (SS&S 789). What will you present to God on the day of reckoning as your labour of many years in the Church?
We should not remain like babies in the faith, easily led away by something new (see 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 2). Instead, we are to grow up into spiritual maturity as not to be enticed by false teachings. This is possible through personal relationship with Christ empowered by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, who helps believers grow in faith and maturity until the day when Christ returns. Always yield to Him.
Food for Thought: Any challenge for us in Acts 20:20, 27 and 31?
Prayer: God, help me to live up to my responsibility as a Christian.
Romans 7:7-9
ReplyDeleteWhat shall we say then? Is the Law sin? May it never be! On the contrary, I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would not have known about coveting if the Law had not said, "YOU SHALL NOT COVET." But sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, produced in me coveting of every kind; for apart from the Law sin is dead. I was once alive apart from the Law; but when the commandment came, sin became alive and I died;
Thanks Ibe
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