Remember Spock from Star Trek? He worked by logic, not emotions. Wouldn't it be great if our emotions never got in the way?
It is no small thing to represent Christ to the world. Always on a stage, always being watched. We can do our best, try our hardest, we will still mess up. We are human, we have emotions and sometimes they get in the way.
So when we do, we learn from it and move on, move forward, try harder, do better. Those who do well...will be rewarded...and will have increased confidence in their faith...
How do we "do well"? Read the Bible, learn scripture, apply it to your life. Don't be just hearers of the Word but doers. (James 1:22) And then you will be rewarded with greater faith.
“For it is no light matter to represent God’s Son in such a great task as erecting and extending God’s kingdom, in caring for the salvation of souls whom the Lord Himself has deigned to purchase with His own blood, and ruling the Church which is God’s inheritance.” (Calvin)
1Timothy 3:8-13 NLT
8 In the same way, deacons must be well respected and have integrity. They must not be heavy drinkers or dishonest with money. 9 They must be committed to the mystery of the faith now revealed and must live with a clear conscience.
10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
10 Before they are appointed as deacons, let them be closely examined. If they pass the test, then let them serve as deacons.
11 In the same way, their wives must be respected and must not slander others. They must exercise self-control and be faithful in everything they do.
12 A deacon must be faithful to his wife, and he must manage his children and household well. 13 Those who do well as deacons will be rewarded with respect from others and will have increased confidence in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Blessings, Cecilia
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