Showing posts with label Sacrifice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sacrifice. Show all posts
"But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be disturbed,  but set apart the Messiah as Lord in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.  However, do this with gentleness and respect, keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are accused, those who denounce your Christian life will be put to shame."  (1 Peter 3:14-16) (HCSB)

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Scripture actively commands us to bare witness of our faith to people that we interact with.  By sharing the reason for the love that we display as Christians, we are able to evangelize directly to those around us.  

I don't know about you, but many times in my life, this seems like quite a tough calling.
It is convicting to me because I then realize that my relationship with Christ is not where it should be...
Where I should want it to be.  

So how do we acquire the hope and defense that Peter is talking about in this passage?

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It is said that the average Christian is living a frustrated and defeated life. In fact, the vast majority of "Christians" in the world have never introduced anyone to Christ.  Many would like to do so because they know in their heart that it is what God has called us to do.  

Despite our conviction, doubts and worldly desires often swallow our ability to put evangelism and conversation about Jesus at the forefront of our lives.  Here is a brief synopsis covering one way to have assurance and confidence in sharing your faith with the people in your life...

Mammon on the Mind

AJ Heil | 8:00 AM | 1 Comment
This is a guest post by Tate Randall.

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This one is long, I apologize. I'm just real passionate about money. You'll see what I mean. I'm sorry for simply ranting on this so much. I want to know what you all think. I can't help but feel that I'm imposing my interpretations on you all. If you have the patience to read this, please let me know what you think, whether in a comment or in person.



"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matt 6:19-21