April 19
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We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God.
-2Corinthians 6:3-4(NLT)
TRUE MINISTERS OF GOD
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you ensuring that your heart is free of bitterness?
Have you repented your sins and asked forgiveness?
As true ministers of God, we need to live blameless lives
Believers need to set examples and shine as Christ’s light.
It is not words but actions that speak that you are true ministers
In everything we do, we are reflecting our Redeemer
Live in such a way that no one will stumble because of you
Or you will be responsible for all the persons you confuse.
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There are believers who do not pay attention to what they do and in turn cause some baby Christians to doubt or get confused with their new found faith. I have first hand experiences of believers who have been Christians a very long time, but have actually not been good examples to others. When we are reckless and careless about what we do or say, we are bringing in darkness instead of light.
Paul stressed that we ought to live in such a way that we will not cause others to stumble and not find fault in our ministry through our actions.
PRAYER
Lord, remind me what you would in a situation do before I act or speak.
REFLECTION
Share an experience when you have been discouraged by someone’s reckless behavior.
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