Practical Lessons

The Bible is full of practical lessons.  In fact, it is the most practical book ever written.  In this lesson we will look at just a small sample of Bible practicality.

Paul was writing to the Thessalonians in 2 Thes. 3, where he said, speaking of himself and his associates, "For you yourselves know how you ought to follow us, for we were not disorderly among you....For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: if anyone will not work, neither shall he eat." 

This is a good lesson for us today.  And looking back at the teaching of Jesus, we see that He was a great example of kindness and generosity.  But we are not to support those who are not willing to work and use their own ability.

Then Paul's teaching continued:  "For we hear that there are some who walk among you in a disorderly manner, not working at all, but busybodies.  Now those who are such we command and exhort through our Lord Jesus Christ that they work in quietness and eat their own bread."

Thus we should not be disorderly, not busybodies.  In other words, we must learn to mind our own business....and tend to the things of our own, being responsible.  And he points out in Colossians 3, "Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance.  It is the Lord Christ whom you serve."

When we help someone, we do it not only in service to them, but we serve the Lord in that way.  In a sense, we are the hands of the Lord.  And we do it because we are in Christ; because we love the Lord.....and we remember His great gift:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  For God did not send His Son to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved."

We all want to be saved, to enjoy all of the blessings that God has prepared for us.  Let's do our part in following Him....and serving Him.

Thanks for reading.  Have a great week!