Technology! Curse or Blessing? That is my question this morning. I spent this morning preparing my blog for this morning and by the time I finished and pushed the publish post, I didn't realize that my connection had been disconnected. So, when I pushed that button I lost my post! UGH! So, I guess that wasn't meant to be shared! :)
1 Corinthians 6 - Monday
I hope your weekend was good and refreshing.
I would like to share one praise ~ We found a house to move into and it looks like we could be moved before Dwayne has to travel again! PTL!
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In Chapter 6 Paul continues to talk about how as believers we ought to deal with a "so called Brother" who is openly living in sin. In this case he is talking about a man in the church who is openly having an affair with his Father's wife.
In chapter 5 Paul reminds us that showing mercy to one who is openly living in sin and professes to be a "so called brother" is wrong. 1 Cor.5:6-7 He uses the analogy of leaven and how a little can leaven the whole. Paul also talks about how we ought to deal with brothers who are Saved and those in the world are Lost. Paul shares, we ought not to judge one who is not saved by Christ standard but for those who are Saved and called Brother there is a standard for which they ought to be held. For this one who is living openly is sin and calling himself a "brother", there ought to be discipline. Paul sets the example and says," But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner- not even to eat with such a person. But those who are outside God judges. Therefore put away from yourselves that wicked person." 1 Cor.5:12-13
Today Paul starts Chapter 6 continuing the issue of How do we as believers deal with such issues as disagreements and matters of conflict, I think this is important because so often we give grace to the believer and withhold it from the lost person. -
verses 1-11 -
Paul speaks to the courts of man. How we often as christians trust the court with our disagreements, who are these men who fill the courts? Lost men and men of unrighteousness.
Paul said in verse 6, " But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! Now therefore , it is already an utter failure for you that you go to law agains one another, why do you not rather accept wrong? why do you not rather let yourselves be defrauded? "
This spoke to me! Have you or are you right now, in the midst of conflict with a believer? How have you handled it. Have you confronted it in the right manner? Have you thought about what you are in disagreement about and considered if it was worth the judgement? Has it crossed your mind that you might " accept wrong doing?" Or " rather let yourselves be defrauded?"
I think when one choses to do as Paul suggests " accept wrong doing and let yourselves be defrauded" it must be without grudge. You keep no record of wrong doing! The relationship is made right and without holding the one accountable. I do believe there are disagreements that can be handled this way. But in this case of Immorality, Sexual sin I think it has to be dealt with and that it must be confronted.
Today- I pray that as you are confronted with just the smallest of conflicts you will be reminded of Pauls words- how will you deal with a brother who is doing wrong? Is it a conflict where you can just accept wrong doing or let yourself be defrauded", rather than make a case against your brother and possibly cause more hurt. Or is it something that can't be over looked, something that needs to be confronted? Will you go and talk to the one and bring it before brothers? Matt. 18: 15-17 gives us the right way to handle conflict with a brother.
This chapter has alot to speak to but today, I felt that this was what spoke to me and this portion is where I need to meditate on. So often I want to argue my point or be right in the eyes of those I oppose. This isn't really the right attitude. This for me is a struggle and I need to be reminded that I need to chose wisely what conflicts are worth fighting.
This is what Proverbs 19:11 speaks too and I have pondered this verse so many times.
" A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression."
Lord as we enter another day of service. I pray for my friends, that they would truly mediate on Your word and that it would change them. I pray that today Your Holy Spirit would speak to them and cause them to not act in sin but in righteousness. I pray Lord, for each family and that these changes would start first with those who we as women care for, our children and our husbands. I pray then Lord that it would reach beyond us and our families and that we would truly walk as slaves of righteousness.
Lord forgive us where we fail you and help Lord to effect change. Lord thank you for how you care for us and how you provide for us. You know the needs and hurts of my friends I pray your will be done in their lives.
I pray these things in Christ name,
Amen...........
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My verse for today:
1 Corinthians 6: 6-7
Blessings Sisters~
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