Monday, January 5, 2009

Interesting

12 Now I would have you know, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the progress of the gospel;
13 so that my bonds became manifest in Christ throughout the whole praetorian guard, and to all the rest;
14 and that most of the brethren in the Lord, being confident through my bonds, are more abundantly bold to speak the word of God without fear.
15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16 the one do it of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel;
17 but the other proclaim Christ of faction, not sincerely, thinking to raise up affliction for me in my bonds.
18 What then? only that in every way, whether in pretence or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and therein I rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.


-Philippians 1:12-18

I find this a very interesting passage. Paul and Timothy are in prison and they start talking about how it has given people a boldness to speak the gospel. They also say that not all these people are doing it for the right reason. Although they are not speaking the gospel for the right reason they are still rejoicing. They rejoice because even though the hearts may not be right the gospel is still getting out there and being spread. And they continue on later to say that this is going to help them to get released from prison. If we God's people aren't willing to go and with a good heart share the gospel He might end up using others to spread it even though they may not have the right motives. I'm not quite sure if those are the right words but in general, what I'm trying to say is that we need to get out there and start spreading the word people! The end times are here and the people of the world need us to tell them about the Creator and what they are missing out on. My youth leader says that we have the greatest secret why keep it to ourselves. I always think of it this way; I use on my face rubbing alcohol, it works really well and really helps to clear up my face. I know a lot of people who have used it and it works great! If i meet someone who may have bad acne or something and i have a solution of how to get rid of it or help there face tremendously, then why not tell them. Sure, maybe they'll be offended that i mentioned it because it makes many people self-conscious. But i have a great thing that will help them! Why not tell them. I have a great God and a great secret that will help their face and their soul! We need to let it out and tell the people the best secret ever!!

1 comment:

Abbie said...

Good point!!!
Keep keeping the faith!!!!
The Curly Girl :)