Sunday, August 2, 2009

Not being Judgmental

QT:
1 Corinthians 8 - 1 Corinthians 10

[1 Corinthians 9 : 22 -23]
22To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. 23I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.

[1 Corinthians 10 : 13]
13No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

[1 Corinthians 10:23]
23"Everything is permissible"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible"—but not everything is constructive. 24Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.

Lord spoke into my life today three important truths. Firstly, being all things to all men. This is to enhance the power of evangelising. Not judging, not looking in comtempt, but looking in love, grace, compassion, kindness as an outflow of God's people with God's character. Secondly, temptations. Temptations are there for a reason. They are to strengthen us. God knows our limits and he won't test beyond what we can bear - well if you Trust God completely and give him your 100 %. Lastly, doing things. God spoke to me about this yet Again. We should be wary and cautious of the things we do ,how we behave and react to certain people or situations. Everything you do can have a postive or adverse effect on people or situations.