1 Peter 4:7-11 KJV
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
If we are to believe the Bible at all we must believe that we are living in the very last days. Our Saviour could call us to heaven at any moment, and this world's sin grows darker and darker by the day. What does the Bible say should be the Christian's response to all of this?
First, we are to be sober and we are to watch and pray. Besides those two things the Bible gives us three specific actions
Have fervent charityWe must love intensely. Love the Lord, love other Christians, even love lost souls and be burdened for their souls.
Use hospitality
Be fond of guests. Care for one another and love being in the presence of one another.
Exercise our spiritual giftsSome of us are better speakers, others are better at "behind the scenes" ministering. Whichever is our strength put that to work for the Lord.
As the end of all things draws at hand we may expect fiery trials and greater difficulties for the Lord. If we will focus on these three, God will help us not only survive the trials but see a fruitful ministry until He comes.
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
If we are to believe the Bible at all we must believe that we are living in the very last days. Our Saviour could call us to heaven at any moment, and this world's sin grows darker and darker by the day. What does the Bible say should be the Christian's response to all of this?
First, we are to be sober and we are to watch and pray. Besides those two things the Bible gives us three specific actions
Have fervent charityWe must love intensely. Love the Lord, love other Christians, even love lost souls and be burdened for their souls.
Use hospitality
Be fond of guests. Care for one another and love being in the presence of one another.
Exercise our spiritual giftsSome of us are better speakers, others are better at "behind the scenes" ministering. Whichever is our strength put that to work for the Lord.
As the end of all things draws at hand we may expect fiery trials and greater difficulties for the Lord. If we will focus on these three, God will help us not only survive the trials but see a fruitful ministry until He comes.
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