Word to consider ...to think about carefully especially in order to make a choice or decision… continuous and careful thought, a matter weighed or taken into account when formulating an opinion or plan
Today saints I ask that you consider yourselves by asking how compassionate am I toward others? I pose this question because I am abundantly aware of the perversion within us as the church the body of Christ. It is clear by our actions that we can be considerate and compassionate toward one another in “church” yet for our brothers and sisters in the world we judge with harsh judgments and strict rules. For those that are deemed brothers/sisters in Christ we excuse behaviors, give one another the benefit of every doubt and hope the best. However, fail to manifest the goodness of God to the world.
Our Lord Jesus demonstrated the exact opposite. He upbraided those that said they knew to do right and had compassion on those who did not. He instructed His own to remove the plank from our own eyes to see clearly the speck in our brother's eye. The problem is we determine by our own judgments who our brother is….and sin (miss the mark) therefore fail to demonstrate exactly who Christ Jesus is in us. (the hope of glory, right?)
Didn't Peter a true apostle tell us our brothers/sisters in the world suffer the same things as us. How is it then that we who know the love of God fail to consider others? We were dead in our trespasses and sin when Christ died for all of us. Since now He lives in us we must demonstrate to all the same compassion Christ has for all. In doing this we clearly manifest Christ within us to all.
Therefore I beseech you consider these words and determine for yourselves as revealed by His Holy Spirit in you, how compassionate are you to others?
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