#583 Christian Brothers and Sisters – Quarrelsome Christians

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

In our relationship of fellowship and partnership with our Christian brothers and sister, how we relate and support each other makes a real difference.  There are many Christians that spend their time being negative and critical of everything around them.  This is especially true in local congregations where there seems to always be someone or a group that is against any progressive changes in the church.  Although changes that would be contrary to God’s Word should be challenged, changes that would honor God while furthering the church’s outreach and worship experience should be welcomed.  Constant negativism and criticism bring down both the Christians who are expressing such and those around them who have to listen to them.  Staying true to God’s Word is of the utmost importance; however, we as Christians have a responsibility to our brothers and sisters in Christ to partner with them in the positive advance of the Gospel.

Are you a positive influence in your local congregation or one who criticizes change?

“And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,” (II Timothy 2:24 – NKJV)

May God Richly Bless You Today

#582 Christian Brothers and Sisters – Fellowship in Christ

Good Day Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

A product of Christian brotherhood, being Christian brothers and sisters in Christ, is Christian fellowship.  This fellowship comes through the power of the Holy Spirit in the Christians’ lives and should be accompanied with a joyful attitude on the part of all Christians.  When we refer to fellowship with Christian brothers and sisters, we recognize that we all have a commonality in our salvation through Jesus Christ, our heavenly Father, an inheritance, grace, and suffering for the sake of Christ.  Another word that is closely related to fellowship in the Bible is “partner.”  As brothers and sisters in Christ, our times of fellowship bring us closer to each other, resulting in Christian partners who band together in worship and witness for our Lord.

Develop stronger fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ so you may be partners with them in Christian activities that honor and glorify Him!  

“Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.”  (Romans 15:7)

May God Richly Bless You Today