Scripture: "Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the
Church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors
and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His
work and build up the Church, the Body of Christ." ( Ephesians 4:11-12).
What work do you do to provide food, clothing, and shelter for
yourself (and your family)? The Apostle Paul did work as a tentmaker
(some translations say "leatherworker"); however, he tirelessly preached
Christ’s message, evangelizing to everyone he could and teaching new
Christians. Today, sometimes, people say they are employed "full time"
or "part time" in this or that job or career; as Christians, we could
consider that earthly work as how we make our living. But because we
are "living stones that God is building into His spiritual temple.
What's more, you are His holy priests" ( 1 Peter 2:5), we can consider ministering for God our full-time work!
Spiritual Temple
Spiritual Temple
Wherever Christians are -- even if it’s a region in which
no-one else can know you follow Jesus – God can use you to bless others.
St. Paul wrote that "whenever we have the opportunity, we should do
good to everyone" (Galatians 6:10).
He encouraged Christians to "Let everything you say be good and
helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear
them" (Ephesians 4:29). In being sensitive to others, he instructed,
"whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory
of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31).
By living for Jesus, we live as the Church -- even if we can’t
physically attend a church -- praising His Name with our actions and
building one another up for His glory.
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