Yeah two distinct challenges in James 2; both are real to me
Don’t show favoritism.
Be a doer of the Word.
How easy it is to ‘say’ as a Christian we don’t show favoritism…yet we pass people all the time with real needs. Stranded motorists, homeless, single moms, old folks….(even relatives) and we are too busy to stop and lend a hand. A friend of mine from San Antonio came over the other night and he was telling me about a ministry he started at his church in SA. “Second pair of hands” they babsically matched up people in their church who had need….with those in their church who could provide for that need. Well, needless to say that it grew like crazy, even to the point of gaining city wide publicity in an SA publication. How often do we just let clothes or shoes sit in the back of the closet….never wearing them, or blankets, or throw away food. Some might have the gift of mowing yards…or helping fix a car…either by hand or paying for it. But the people who need the help the most…..usually arent the one we WANT to help.
Don’t show favoritism.
Be a doer of the Word.
How easy it is to ‘say’ as a Christian we don’t show favoritism…yet we pass people all the time with real needs. Stranded motorists, homeless, single moms, old folks….(even relatives) and we are too busy to stop and lend a hand. A friend of mine from San Antonio came over the other night and he was telling me about a ministry he started at his church in SA. “Second pair of hands” they babsically matched up people in their church who had need….with those in their church who could provide for that need. Well, needless to say that it grew like crazy, even to the point of gaining city wide publicity in an SA publication. How often do we just let clothes or shoes sit in the back of the closet….never wearing them, or blankets, or throw away food. Some might have the gift of mowing yards…or helping fix a car…either by hand or paying for it. But the people who need the help the most…..usually arent the one we WANT to help.
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hey guys,
we are praising Him for your faithfulness and obedience! we are excited for all of you. just want you to know that we are prayerfully considering how He wants us to "join" your ministry. we can't wait to see what our role will be! in the meantime, we send lots of love and prayer. Jeremiah 29:11...daryl, cathy, whit and kaye leigh
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