Thursday October 2, 2014
Matthew 5:19 “Whoever therefore breaks one of the
least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the
kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great
in the kingdom of heaven.”
So,
knowing that I will break commandments because of my fallen nature, it’s kind
of harsh to think of being considered “least”. But in a sense not really, I
deserve Hell. But the beauty of it all is the grace of God and the blood of
Jesus Christ. I can take it to Him and repent and ask for forgiveness and be
washed clean. How incredible! But what I see that stands out to me is if you
teach men do break commandments. That is for sure another story. To me that
sounds intentional and that should definitely have the title of “least” in the
kingdom of heaven. Now, I don’t consider myself to be teaching in that and be
showing others to do wrong, but there is something that I thought of in a
different way. I am a Christ follower and with that I should be reflecting
Christ, so if I am not, then I am being a poor example. In a way I would be
teaching others to do wrong. Of course sinful nature is in everyone, but by my example
people can learn. Especially when I think about ministering to kids. They look
up to me, to those older than them and if I am not being a light and reflecting
Jesus, then they can learn that way and go in the wrong direction. Something I
have learned here is everywhere I go is a mission field. I need to be showing
Jesus and pouring out His love on everyone I come in contact with, especially
in my home.
I
know at times I’ve been a poor example to my family members, by snapping at
them or being sassy and whatnot and I’m so thankful I’ve learned so much so far
that I can change that. Well that Jesus has changed me and can continue to
change me if I am willing. I don’t want to teach others to break commandments
by not acting Christ-like. I want to be the “little Christ” and do things with
humility and love and point all the glory back to Him. I know I sin and fall
short of the glory of God, but in repenting and giving it to Jesus I would be
an example of what to do properly.
Application:
To be an example of Christ, I will praise Him, daily pick up my cross, and ask
for a fresh outpouring of the Spirit so I can be of the Spirit and not of the
flesh. I will look out for ways I can be a salt and a light during my week
home. (I know a lot of these applications are similar, but that is what the
Lord keeps showing me, so I need to make it happen when I am home).
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