TUG - OF WAR
I would like to share with you my personal reading today in "Our Daily Bread" based from the book of Philippians 2:1-4; 4:1-3. With my own views added on the later part of this article.
"Make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one heart and purpose." - Philippians 2:2
As believers in Jesus, we often face the challenge of learning how to pull together. But sometimes, self interest, personal agendas, and power hunger struggles get in the way of genuine ministry and hinder the work of Christ.
Such was the case in Paul’s letter to the Philippians, where he had to plead with Euodia and Syntyche to "be of the same mind." (v. 4:2). Thier personal friction created a raodblock to thier spiritual service, and thier "tug of war" was harming the life of the church.
Paul’s appeal was for them to pull together and work for the honor of the Master. It is an appeal that serves us well today. When we feel distanced with our fellow believers, we must look for the common ground we have in the Saviour.
Church is not a place for tug of war. It is imperative that we work together for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. He can use us in wonderful ways when we lay aside our personal differences, grudges, and what we should do is to pull together on the same rope.
My Personal Views…
Division in the church is the work of our enemy. Leaders, ministers, elders and every members of the church must set aside personal interest, differences and agendas. We must work together with the same faith in Jesus Christ. We’ve got to be vigilant every step of the way to tear down our enemy. I personally believe, it is the duty of every believers of Christ to be united with the same faith and mind, having the same love and intentions which is to glorify HIM.
July 24th, 2006 at 8:03 am
Friend pwede ka narin mag preach sa pulpit konting praktis na lang. Ingat ka lagi. Nmimiss ko na kayo dyan sa Leeds. God bless!