Tuesday 5 February 2008

Evidence of faith?

I have started preparing for next weeks SS lesson (Marks of a Christian) and ran across this statement; "There may be no clearer
evidence of our faith than how we treat our friends." Then a second statement even slapped me harder. "A revealing clue to how humble we really are is our reaction when we discover that one of our Christian friends has sinned. Are we tough or tender?" I am learning that my Christian faith and growth is directly proportionate to how I treat my Christian friends. My closest friend is Mama, I guess I had better start there!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

I agree, we often times take the ones closest to us for granted, and as we stay in the Word, and stay sensitive to the "still small voice", we know where we need work. For me, as I continue to strive to keep Christ on the throne in my heart, humility rushes in, or else I am outside the whole abiding thing, and need to make a B-line back to my place in HIS shadow. Have a great day Papa, and Mama!

Indian Lake Papa said...

This is Mama
I just got back from Ladies Bible study and the subject was "Consistency". I am so thankful for God's CONSISTENCY but I know I have a long way to go. I am thankful for God's help and I want to keep growing in HIM. I am thankful for this group of ladies and for our leader who knows her Bible and is being used by God to help us ladies.

Anonymous said...

I'm voting for an Indian Lake MAMA blog!!! YAY! Consistency is so hard for me...I'm great out of the gate...then a couple weeks later I don't know what happens...thank you for this reminder! I need to resolve each day to be consistent...I'm gonna go love on a friend now...

Anonymous said...

Mama- I lead Bible studies, and I believe God puts us with other women who helps us to grow as we help them to grow...what are you studying in your group? would love to see a blog from Indian Lake Mama! Love you Princess! God is good all the time!!!

love you too Papa!

Robin said...

Good lessons we all need to learn! Thanks for sharing with us!

Please keep Daniel in your prayers he's had some set backs!

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Tam said...

Wow! That's something to think about! Reminds me of the saying that we're like tea bags, you don;t know what we're made of until we're put in hot water. Or something like that!

We speak with our actions more than our words some times too. My facial expressions have told volumes to others that I regret now!

Anonymous said...

y'all look so great!