Passion For Compassion
Reading: Dt 15:1-11
“Dear friend, when you extend haspitality to Christian brothers
and sisters, even when they are strangers,you make the faith visible ... it’s good work you are doing”
(3 Jn 3-8 —The Message Bible)
Today we willl discuss the second principle on showing mercy:
2. The Body Principle
Compassion to your own sister in faith is stressed in the Scriptures. “If there is a poor woman among your sisters... do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor sisters” (Dt 15:7).
We are the body of Christ. “If one part suffers every part suffers with it” (1 Cor 12:26a). We see so many believers in dire need but care the less for them. When they are weeping, we are in a party merry-making. The disciples made a collection and sent it for the brothers living in Judea during the severe famine in the Roman empire (Acts 11:29). The Macedonian believers were pleading for the privilege of helping out in the relief of poor Christians so that they could bring a trace of smile to the deadened faces (2 Cor 8:3,4). The early Church had a project to feed their believing widows (Acts 6:1). Dorcas was helping the poor believers (Acts 9:36).
John hammers this principle in his first Epistle: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” (1 Jn 3:17). In his third Epistle, John appreciates Gaius for taking in traveling evangelists who were total strangers and showing them hospitality (3 Jn 3-8). Don’t think it a burden to accomodate and feed missionaries on camp or travel. That’s why we are blessed — blessed to bless!
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Gal 6:10). If you consciously avoid opulent living you will have enough to spare. A little restructuring of our lifestyle will do the trick.
“Civilization in the real sense of the term consists not on the multiplication but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants, which promotes real happiness and contentment and increases the capacity for service. One can reduce one’s wants by perseverance, and the reduction of wants makes for happiness — a healthy body and a peaceful mind” — Gandhiji
Look around for anyone who may be in need and consider how you can bring back the brightness in their lives.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, 8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
Passion For Compassion
Reading: Dt 15:1-11
“Dear friend, when you extend haspitality to Christian brothers
and sisters, even when they are strangers,you make the faith visible ... it’s good work you are doing”
(3 Jn 3-8 —The Message Bible)
Today we willl discuss the second principle on showing mercy:
2. The Body Principle
Compassion to your own sister in faith is stressed in the Scriptures. “If there is a poor woman among your sisters... do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward your poor sisters” (Dt 15:7).
We are the body of Christ. “If one part suffers every part suffers with it” (1 Cor 12:26a). We see so many believers in dire need but care the less for them. When they are weeping, we are in a party merry-making. The disciples made a collection and sent it for the brothers living in Judea during the severe famine in the Roman empire (Acts 11:29). The Macedonian believers were pleading for the privilege of helping out in the relief of poor Christians so that they could bring a trace of smile to the deadened faces (2 Cor 8:3,4). The early Church had a project to feed their believing widows (Acts 6:1). Dorcas was helping the poor believers (Acts 9:36).
John hammers this principle in his first Epistle: “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?” (1 Jn 3:17). In his third Epistle, John appreciates Gaius for taking in traveling evangelists who were total strangers and showing them hospitality (3 Jn 3-8). Don’t think it a burden to accomodate and feed missionaries on camp or travel. That’s why we are blessed — blessed to bless!
“As we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Gal 6:10). If you consciously avoid opulent living you will have enough to spare. A little restructuring of our lifestyle will do the trick.
“Civilization in the real sense of the term consists not on the multiplication but in the deliberate and voluntary reduction of wants, which promotes real happiness and contentment and increases the capacity for service. One can reduce one’s wants by perseverance, and the reduction of wants makes for happiness — a healthy body and a peaceful mind” — Gandhiji
Look around for anyone who may be in need and consider how you can bring back the brightness in their lives.
Dr. Lilian Stanley
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91 9843511943
lilianstanley@gmail.com
Blessing Youth Mission
13 Church Colony
Vellore 632006, India
+91-416-2242943, +91-416-2248943
hq@bymonline.org
www.bymonline.org
Click here for more options
To buy books written by Dr. Lilian Stanley, kindly reach to us in the follwing address
Blessing Literature Centre
21/11 West Coovam River Road,
Chintadripet,
Chennai 600 002, India.
+91-44-28450411, Mob:8806270699
blc@bymonline.org
