“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him! So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. Matthew 7:9-12.
Jesus has an amazing knack of taking what other people have confused and making it clear. Jesus says that everything the Bible teaches us to treat other people like we would want to be treated. This is the golden rule of life and being a decent human being.
The Bible clearly teaches us that part of sharing the good news of Jesus is living in a way that draws people to faith in Him. We follow Christ’ example of wanting to restore the fallen, help the struggling and show mercy because we have been shown mercy.
In Galatians 6 Paul says this –“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
Paul warns that God is watching how we live, how we speak and how we love. He also tells us that if we live unkind, self-centered lives that are only concerned for ourselves we will reap heartbreak, loneliness, and disaster.
Jesus wants us to live like Him. Loving people, serving them and showing the power of God in being decent human beings.
Our Christmas Eve Candlelight service is Tuesday, December 24 at 6 p.m. It is a sweet and sacred way to celebrate the birth of our Savior. Everyone in our community is invited and we hope to celebrate with you!
If you are reading this today and do not have a church to call home, we would love to meet you at FBC Eufaula! We are located at 400 West Foley in Eufaula. FBC Wednesday nights start each Wednesday at 6 p.m. with great ministries for Adults, Students and Children. On Sundays, our Small Group Bible studies begin at 8:45 a.m. and you are invited to worship with us at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. You can join us in person or online at www.eufaulafbc. org.
Know that you are loved! Pastor J. Ingram, FBC Eufaula
