STUDIES FROM BRETHREN IN CHRIST

1/24/2021 ~ Skilled Servant

☺   SkilledServantsAM.mp3 (31m 46s)   SkilledServants.pptx Darkness shines no color. The deepest joy comes by how we help one another. here are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. ~ 1st Corinthians 12:4 People and religions like to declare the God of their choice, one that fits for their convenience of tolerance. COEXIST is a religion of religions. One thing cannot be changed in that God is God, and there is no other. Many would prefer a God of love, but not a God of judgment. As God is God, His ways can not be ignored with clauses written by mere men. God looks for genuine hearts that seek Him, and climb the ladder of truth’s righteousness. As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ~ 1st Peter 4:10 We do not have a God of bigotry but fairness. Each has a given gift to be found. ... by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. ~ Romans 12:1 Human life is a gift and a test of commitment   Present your bodies:           → a living sacrifice                     ⮡  Holy, acceptable to God                             ⮡  Reasonable service   So many qualities exemplify a soul of high quality. Determined qualities of valuable humble honesty; tender and appreciative. Thoughtful caring souls are not so apt to apply cunning arrogance stealing innocence. ... all the members do not have the same function, so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another. ~ Romans 12:4-5 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: ... ~ Romans 12:6-7 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, ... ~ Ephesians 4:11-12 Everything in life has been purposed     For the equipping         For the work     For the edifying ... unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; ... ~ Ephesians 4:13-14 Without knowing how can one be on task?   The unity of the faith:      ⮡  Knowledge of the Son of God                  ⮡  Fullness of Christ    Should no longer be children:          Tossed with every wind of doctrine                     ⮡  Trickery of men                        ⮡  Cunning craftiness                              ⮡  Deceitful plotting ... according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. ~ Eph. 4:15-16 Overall it is God accomplishing His plan to retrieve the greatest number of souls without browbeating anyone into submission. Choices in life are given to the freedom He bestows upon all of us. Those who unite in building character, worthy of all they encounter, is His will for the love He hopes all to share. "... Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:14-16 When people hide paranoia fills the void where honesty has evaporated. "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing ... ~ Matthew 5:13 Salt has presence when it is able to perform the work appropriate to the task. If is inactive it lacks the quality to enhance what it interacts with. Does not the potter have power over the clay, from the same lump to make one vessel for honor and another for dishonor? ~ Romans 9:21 ... be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. ~ 2nd Timothy 2:20-21 Each honest heart understands there are unholy things in life. To purge one’s environment of these either despicable objects or filth producing products ensures a better quality of living decently. Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ~ 2nd Timothy 2:15 Light will judge our actions be they as they are    Present yourself to God         ⮡  An approved diligent worker                               ⮡  Not ashamed                                          ↓                              Rightly dividing                                          ↓                            The Word of Truth ... Do not neglect the gift that is in you, ... ~ 1st Timothy 4:13-16 Continuing in His word is what allows us to approach heaven while still in the flesh. One must desire salvation to acquire it. ... all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow ... ~ 1st Peter 2:1-3 ... solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ~ Hebrews 5:13-14 The old adage “Use it or loose it” certainly applies when concerning God’s word. It is a continual practice to improve that which aligns with His word. Worthy is defined by our actions regarding His call to be in truth. Hills give a higher view as we seek forth ● God shares talents among the many for the whole ● As stewards we have received gifts to be shared ● Individualism is the staple call of God’s own image ● Thus by God’s grace we were created to perform ● One’s gifts in life are to assist for the good of all ● Speaking truth in love propels spiritual growth ● All are called to shine forth in a working faith ● Without presence of character we fade in isolation ● Purging moral filth cleanses the spirit in His light ● Truth allows one to stand in the light unashamed ● Each has been given not to neglect using said gift ● We should always have a desire to grow in His word ● Spiritual maturity’s key is knowledge with wisdom Truth often is a razor that cuts honest hearts. Darkness is a lonely journey best left alone.