Hebrews 10:24
And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:
The Bible clearly tells us what kind of behavior believers in Christ should
exhibit one toward one another… Scripture calls for manners of consideration.
That means we are to calculate, reflect upon, or regard the things we
do and say with a selfless attitude. Would you say you are conscientious
of other Christians? Do you seek ways to encourage your brothers and sisters
in the Lord or express love toward them? Have you ever deliberated over
ways to spiritually stimulate God's people? How often do you look for
ways to be of service to others? Those who gratefully consider what God
has done for them become the most considerate servants of others, never
lacking in motivation…
1 Samuel 12:24
Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider
how great things he hath done for you.
Ladies, your actions are often copied by those closest to you. The first
step toward helping others live correctly is for you to live correctly.
We are responsible for the example we set… That means we must not exist
with only our own survival in mind. Unfortunately, many Christians have
fallen into the pattern of neglecting one another. There are believers
who have not yet acquired the habit of application; hence, they are inclined
to imitate everything they see. For this reason they must be exposed to
proper examples. Are you living in a manner worthy of imitation? How will
their spiritual taste buds be formed, their eyes be opened to those things
to be held in reverence and the things to be shunned if persons belonging
to the flock of God are surrounded by indifferent, uncaring Christians?
Who will guide the pliable away from their own passions and toward the
hope of the Lord?
Proverbs 29:7
The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth
not to know it.
It is our duty to guard folks as much as possible from imitating the evil
they see before them. Children have an inclination for imitation and so
do babes in Christ. God has given them supple spirits that they may be
more easily led toward the good. He has made our duty one of ease yet
we are unmistakably guilty of the reproduction of ungodliness by a lack
of consideration!
Psalm 41:1
Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in
time of trouble.
Ladies, our God is a merciful God and He would have His children bear
His resemblance. The Lord looks very deeply into our circumstances…. When
you exhibit a tender, compassionate, sincerely interested heart toward
others, you are imitating your heavenly Father! Our business is to care
for His concerns, is it not? Are you following God's example, dear lady?
Enquire, sift out their situation and study the best way to attend to
individuals. Do not wait until it is obvious that people require something;
look closely for ways to provoke them unto love and good works at all
times, even before distress arises. In turn, the concern you show God
will show to you. Don't let opportunities to be a godly influence slip
away simply by putting self first. Provoke people to be true to Christ.
Blessed is he that considereth… Let us consider one another!
Manner may in seven words be found:
Forget yourself and think of those around.
God Bless,
Pam
Isaiah 60:1&2
Copyright 2002 Pamela A. Iannello
