Amos 3:3 - Can two walk together, except they be agreed?[KJV]
Luke 11:23 - He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth.[KJV]
Matthew 12:25 - And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:
In the light of the scriptures above, it's worthy of note to view love and unity as the stabilisers of every kingdom or household. Any other attitudinal interest or manifestation that consistently seeks to benefit only oneself or select few, might put that love and unity at risk. Thereby, internal conflicts, unhealthy inhibitions, suspicion and offenses become the order of the day.
Satan hates the unity of brethren. When believers are of same mind and interest, it becomes uneasy for the gates of hell to penetrate through with their diabolical projections.
Every part of the body of Christ, of which you are, is expected to minister or contribute to the body (ministry) as we learnt this past Sunday.
Ephesians 4:16 - Under his direction, the whole body is fitted together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.[NLT]
Each one of you has something specific and special to minister to the other members to help them enrich their spiritual walk with the Lord.
Example:
If you have the gift of edification or exhortation by way of singing, your worship song ministration has to stir up something in me to enrich my fellowship with the Holy Ghost.
We have to be careful what we minister to others.
Do you know that what believers discuss when they come together is crucial to their development or destruction?
When two believers met in person or virtually, the Holy Ghost has interest in that meeting 🤔
Are you amazed? On Sunday I told you about that specific thing the Lord hate above all detestable attitudes; sowing discord among brethren. And you the one too who allows a talebearer to destabilize your heart falls from/off grace
1 Corinthians 14:26 - How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.[KJV]
Whatever you tell a brother has to be said in love to edify that brother. It is not the wrong thing that the other person did that you have been sanctioned to communicate to the victim. You have to consider how your brother might feel first. The truth must be told in love
There has to be a way to address or report issues to those we suspect might be affected. If you don't convey the message appropriately, you stand to be a talebearer according to God's word.
Proverbs 11:13 - A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Ask yourself: what's your motive for disclosing the matter? You either have been instructed by the spirit of God, or your flesh pushed you to. Don't forget that we have a duty to edify our hearers.
Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.[KJV]
Corrupt communication often leaves people very broken, sometimes offended and discouraged . Your words should edify and not make others fail to serve God.
Hebrews 12:15 - Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; [KJV]
Why must I be the one who stirs up bitterness in the heart of a brother or sister, when I only thought I was just disclosing a matter to him or her?
I have a responsibility to season my word with salt. That is love
Ephesians 4:15 - But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:[KJV]
John.17.19 - And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.[KJV]
Sanctify your heart before talking, sharing,preaching to other brethren, so as to edify them. Let be conscious of what we minister to our brethren.
Those of you who easily gets offended in the house of God are still in the flesh. You have to pray for that brother or sister to receive forgiveness or for the grace of God to change him or her.
Offence in the house of God makes believers grow cold towards their service to God. Beware of offences.
Matthew 18:7 - Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
If I report a brother to you and you get so offended, I must have an answer for the Lord
Luke 17:1 - Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!
Instead of tagging that brother, let him be your target 🎯 in prayer... Your prayer point📍
Connecting and Collecting Grace
Any little thing that would stand in your way to the grace filled life must be discarded. Let nothing be done with strife or bitter envying or apathy. Get rid of bitterness... Busy minded people don't have time for hearsay and rumours: idleness is a recipotory of rumours and bitterness. Stay active in service and shun the company of bitter spirit stealing the passion and plans to express your love
Find what you have been called to do for the ministry and edify others
Don't allow that foul spirit that turns and taints leader's image to steal your heart.
This is God's word... If you find it offensive or as an attack, check your heart again.
God bless you.
