Acts 21:1-16 NIV
One of the greatest hindrances that I have seen that keeps those who profess to be Christians is the fear that they may offend others with the truth. If they offend others, then they might not be as well liked as they would desire. Paul didn't worry about this. The truth was more important that popularity. Salvation of those he met was more important than whether they like him or not and Paul had more than a few enemies.
He knew he was headed for trouble when he headed for Jerusalem. He, himself, had so much as told the people at Ephesus that he was willing and even desired to move toward his death. His only concern was advancing the good news and ultimately the Kingdom of God. Here in Tyre, the prophet Agabus, warned that he would be bound by the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. The people, again, pleaded with Paul not to go. But, his heart and mind were set. He responded: “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (vs 13)
Are you willing to speak the truth? Are you willing to tell how much our Lord, Jesus Christ loved; was willing to die for us? Or are the things of this world like popularity more important to you than your neighbors salvation?
God's Peace - Pr. J
One of the greatest hindrances that I have seen that keeps those who profess to be Christians is the fear that they may offend others with the truth. If they offend others, then they might not be as well liked as they would desire. Paul didn't worry about this. The truth was more important that popularity. Salvation of those he met was more important than whether they like him or not and Paul had more than a few enemies.
He knew he was headed for trouble when he headed for Jerusalem. He, himself, had so much as told the people at Ephesus that he was willing and even desired to move toward his death. His only concern was advancing the good news and ultimately the Kingdom of God. Here in Tyre, the prophet Agabus, warned that he would be bound by the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem. The people, again, pleaded with Paul not to go. But, his heart and mind were set. He responded: “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.” (vs 13)
Are you willing to speak the truth? Are you willing to tell how much our Lord, Jesus Christ loved; was willing to die for us? Or are the things of this world like popularity more important to you than your neighbors salvation?
God's Peace - Pr. J
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