More on spiritual gifts and how to apply them in the body of Christ
Continuing on the theme of my last post; IF the desires of our heart are in line with God's will for our lives (such as the example given of a man able to qualify for service using the skills and training in nursing he has on the mission field) we certainly are headed for success. God can and will at times say no; but He will find a way for someone to minister based on the gifts He has given in the Spirit which often corresponds to accentuate whatever vocational training someone has experience in.
The concept of the Mennonites is intriguing in a way; as they have a policy of living out according to the principles of the church in Acts that provides for each other with equitable distribution of assets and in other ways avoiding a worldly lifestyle. While I agree in principal; enforcing such a mandate with rules that are overly restrictive makes a person be compelled to obedience out of fear for man rather than service for God. I believe we can find a way to serve as a corporate body without reducing the value of individual families and their giftings and callings. On one hand when push comes to shove we all should be prepared to be the "head not the tail" ( Deut. 28:13). I am afraid that with even a limited national disaster many may be focused on their own family and not be prepared to help others; whether within the church or the outside.
As with anything else; being spiritually prepared and mature experientially helps us to deal with future unexpected dilemmas.
We are able to be level headed in terms of practical preparation of basic necessities but also how to pray under all circumstances as well.
So a general concept here is that we are in close fellowship with the believers around us in Agape love. My experiences have not been that way with many in a congregation; usually only a few take the time to invest in friendship; personal conversations or home visits.
Continuing on the theme of my last post; IF the desires of our heart are in line with God's will for our lives (such as the example given of a man able to qualify for service using the skills and training in nursing he has on the mission field) we certainly are headed for success. God can and will at times say no; but He will find a way for someone to minister based on the gifts He has given in the Spirit which often corresponds to accentuate whatever vocational training someone has experience in.
The concept of the Mennonites is intriguing in a way; as they have a policy of living out according to the principles of the church in Acts that provides for each other with equitable distribution of assets and in other ways avoiding a worldly lifestyle. While I agree in principal; enforcing such a mandate with rules that are overly restrictive makes a person be compelled to obedience out of fear for man rather than service for God. I believe we can find a way to serve as a corporate body without reducing the value of individual families and their giftings and callings. On one hand when push comes to shove we all should be prepared to be the "head not the tail" ( Deut. 28:13). I am afraid that with even a limited national disaster many may be focused on their own family and not be prepared to help others; whether within the church or the outside.
As with anything else; being spiritually prepared and mature experientially helps us to deal with future unexpected dilemmas.
We are able to be level headed in terms of practical preparation of basic necessities but also how to pray under all circumstances as well.
So a general concept here is that we are in close fellowship with the believers around us in Agape love. My experiences have not been that way with many in a congregation; usually only a few take the time to invest in friendship; personal conversations or home visits.
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