Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
i sometimes thank GOD for not having much because it makes me rely on him more.
so is it okay for me to be poor or do i have to be concerned about what others think of me?
if i store for myself riches on earth and then die the next day what good will that do?
Jesus taught that we should only be concerned with the riches we store in heaven right?????
let me know what you think?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
A New Language
When you're learning a new language it is always best for you to keep practicing that language or you might easily lose it.
I have slowly been learning a few words in Spanish, words that I have probably learnt before but because I wasn't keen on practicing those few words at the time my minute grasp of the language was lost.
Now that I'm relearning it I am more determined to practice it in order for me to keep it so don't act surprised when you hear me say something funny in Spanish :) as I have three roommates who are Latino and so I want to be more conscious of their culture by learning their language.
So what does it mean for me to learn the Christian language called Love since I call myself a Christian?
Well after taking numerous classes on Theology I have to confess that my grasp of this language is slowly waning. Due to a lack of emphasis on practice all the knowledge I have gained is practically of no good.
We know that no one can claim to have seen God- actually 1 John 4:12 says, "no one has ever seen God but (and this is a big but!) IF we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."
So for me to know God I have to Love God and to Love God I have to Love others.
The apostle John helps me reconcile this idea when he says, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." (1 John 4:18)
When we rely on the love God has for us we become fearless in the midst of any circumstance we might face for God is love (1 John 4:16)-and his love drives out fear.
I hope to think about this as often as possible because sometimes I feel like I don't fit in because ..., or I find it hard to love others because..., so it comforts me to know that God Loves me and his love is made complete when I LOVE OTHERS.
So may HIS Love be made complete in us as we practice the language of Love.
p.s-For those preparing for Finals I pray his perfect Love will see you through.
Love,
ephany.
I have slowly been learning a few words in Spanish, words that I have probably learnt before but because I wasn't keen on practicing those few words at the time my minute grasp of the language was lost.
Now that I'm relearning it I am more determined to practice it in order for me to keep it so don't act surprised when you hear me say something funny in Spanish :) as I have three roommates who are Latino and so I want to be more conscious of their culture by learning their language.
So what does it mean for me to learn the Christian language called Love since I call myself a Christian?
Well after taking numerous classes on Theology I have to confess that my grasp of this language is slowly waning. Due to a lack of emphasis on practice all the knowledge I have gained is practically of no good.
We know that no one can claim to have seen God- actually 1 John 4:12 says, "no one has ever seen God but (and this is a big but!) IF we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."
So for me to know God I have to Love God and to Love God I have to Love others.
The apostle John helps me reconcile this idea when he says, "There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear..." (1 John 4:18)
When we rely on the love God has for us we become fearless in the midst of any circumstance we might face for God is love (1 John 4:16)-and his love drives out fear.
I hope to think about this as often as possible because sometimes I feel like I don't fit in because ..., or I find it hard to love others because..., so it comforts me to know that God Loves me and his love is made complete when I LOVE OTHERS.
So may HIS Love be made complete in us as we practice the language of Love.
p.s-For those preparing for Finals I pray his perfect Love will see you through.
Love,
ephany.
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