August 12
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If he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to me.
Philemon 18(NLT)
ANSWERING FOR YOUR BROTHER
A poem and essay by ILMA
If one of your brothers or sister has been wronged?
Do you stand up for them to make them strong?
Answering for the children of God pleases him
It shows accountability and brings much blessings.
If you forgive anyone who has done your wrong
It reveals how much you have spiritually grown
Answering for your brother shows love for the Lord
Caring for others’ welfare gives Jesus Christ laud.
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Have you ever done something good for someone who is a fellow believer? The apostle Paul writes to Philemon who was a believer in the church at Colosse. Philemon owned a slave named Onesimus, who became a great help to Paul while he was in prison. He wrote to him so that he could forgive Onesimus for fleeing from him. Paul gives us a clear example how to take responsibility and care for another believer. He did Onesimus a favor because he knows that he is one with him in believing the Lord.
It is very different when you do another Christian a favor compared to doing one for an unbeliever. When you do it for believers, you are actually glorifying God’s because you are doing it to follow God’s word of stewardship. If you do it to unbelievers, it may lead them to Christ.
PRAYER
Thank you for have fellow believers who care for us.
REFLECTION
Why is stewardship important amongst Christians?
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