nyone who’s ever gotten an anonymous card or gift knows the awkwardness of feeling grateful but not knowing whom to thank. The Luke reading tells of a Samaritan (foreign) leper who returns to thank Jesus even while 9 Israelite lepers continue on their way. Were the other nine not grateful to have been healed? We aren’t told. What is clear from their actions is that, at the very least, they didn’t see Jesus as deserving of their thanks. Where do we give credit when blessings come our way? Blind luck, good karma, or patting oneself on the back are all popular options. But for the Christian the answer is always Jesus, for we know that all good things ultimately come through him.
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Lynne Saunders, founder of Papa’s Pantry, a multifaceted Christian Assistance program that ministers to the whole family in numerous ways. and Dr. Doug Thrasher discuss The Financial side of Spiritual Fitness
Pastor Doug continues our Timothy series, explaining our reading from 1 Timothy, that Paul wants to convey to Timothy that he should trust Christ in all things.
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1. "I'm not ok and you're not ok" Romans 5:12 (NIV84) (The power of sin and death) 2. Our unholy heritage - sin and death Psalm 14:2-3 (NIV84) (everyone's favorite devotional) Romans 3:10-18 (NIV84) (human nature revealed) Psalm 51:3-5 (NIV84) (sinful at conception) 3. Our desperate need... Ephesians 2:1-3 (NIV84) (by nature objects of wrath) Ephesians 2:4-5 (NIV84) (God offers grace) Romans 5:17 (NIV84) (God's abundant provision to us)
Applications 1. As citizens of the coming kingdom of God, our lifestyle must reflect restoration and renewal, not worldliness and sin. 2. While our hearts may find it difficult, our actions should nevertheless demonstrate love without hypocrisy, especially towards our enemies. 3. In a world which constantly pressures us to tolerate or even approve of evil, God commands us to hate and keep away from these things. 4. We need to seek opportunities to humbly give honor and preference to others. 5. Ask yourself: is my Christian service characterized by diligence and passionate fervor? Or do my works suggest apathy and a lack of appreciation for the sacrifice of Jesus? 6. We are called to figure out what the saints need and to selflessly contribute to them. 7. The Christian response to persecution is to speak well of our opponents. Cursing language is unchristlike and forbidden by God. 8. As Christ sought to lower himself in order to serve others, we should likewise refuse to think we are above living as servants.
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