There are so many ways that our Christian faith can be displayed to the world around us.
Sometimes, though, we Christians mess up and seemingly beat people over the head with the fact of their sins, missing the opportunity to graciously point them toward a better way.
It’s not about ignoring the reality of unrighteous behavior and telling lost souls that they’re saved apart from conversion.
It IS, however, about showing and teaching grace to others with the recognition that it was our awareness of God’s gracious love that prompted us to repent of sins and surrender our hearts to Christ.
It’s all about love, really.
God’s love for us.
God’s love for others.
God’s love that should compel us to love others.
And God’s love flowing through us toward others as a sign of our faith.
The Apostle Paul said as much in Galatians 5:
“The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” (verse 6)
Yes, we should understand the “why” and “what” and “how” of various volunteer roles at church. We should understand the pattern for worship in our particular congregation. We should understand how to use Bible study tools and the need to be faithful in our tithing toward ministry activities and we should understand the various practices and responsibilities for involvement in a congregation.
But if we don’t get the Galatians 5:6 thing right, we’re failing God and failing others.
Express your faith today in a tangible, merciful way that really counts.
Love people in ways that help to point their hearts toward the Lord.
After all, isn’t our love for them rooted in His love for us?
As always, I love you
Martin
