The Practicing Believer: Instructions For Living | Pst. Bryan Mwashigadi | DCIKZ

The Practicing Believer: Instructions For Living | Pst. Bryan Mwashigadi | DCIKZ

Recognize

Those who labor among you. Leaders are recognized not by their title but by their service. A title is fine; but only if the title is true and if the title describes what that person really is before God and man.

And those who are over you in the Lord. Leaders are recognized as being “over” the congregation in the sense of ruling and providing headship, as a shepherd is over the sheep. This describes a clear and legitimate order of authority.

And admonish you. Leaders are recognized as those who admonish the congregation. To admonish means “to caution or to reprove gently; to warn.”

Be at peace among yourselves:

With this simple command Paul said Christians should simply put away all their squabbles and arguments. This is a great way to esteem and love the leaders of your church.

Be patient with all:

Though different approaches must be taken with different people, Christians must be patient with all. This is because true Christianity is shown by its ability to love and help difficult people. We do not look for only perfect people to minister to and to minister with.

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone:

The Christian never should seek revenge or vengeance, but let God take up our side. Instead, we must always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. When we have a forgiving heart towards others, not only is it good for them, it is good for ourselves.

Rejoice always:

Not only rejoicing in happy things, but in sorrows also. The Christian can rejoice always because their joy isn’t based in circumstances, but in God. Circumstances change, but God doesn’t.

Pray without ceasing:

Christians are to pray continually. We can’t bow our heads, close our eyes, and fold our hands without ceasing, but those are customs of prayer, not prayer itself.

Prayer is communication with God, and we can live each minute of the day in a constant, flowing, conversation with God.

A Christian should never be in a place where he could not pray.

In everything give thanks:

We don’t give thanks for everything, but in everything. We recognize God’s sovereign hand is in charge, and not blind fate or chance.

When joy and prayer are married their first born child is gratitude.” (C.H Spurgeon)

For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you: The thought is “this is God’s will, so you can do it.

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