This morning our scriptures were Psalm 82:3,4; Proverbs 31:8,9; Jeremiah 21:12; and James 1:27.
1) What do these passages of Scripture teach you about social responsibility?
2) How would you explain the relationship between spiritual health and social responsibility?
3) What's God's warning (through Jeremiah) for people who ignore social responsibility?
4) Are you currently doing the things commanded in these passages?
5) How might you do more when you return home?
Conversation on the back porch this morning was based on how we as Christians respond to the Lord in a way that is much deeper than social responsibility. Erik was sharing that if we are focused on Christ, we will desire to serve him and respond to him. Serving the Lord in our society is included in what we would call a Christian life. We know a lot of people who do good things and who serve their communities, but we are set apart to do the will of God and if we are disobedient or choose to remain ignorant, we will evoke an anger in the Lord that I'm pretty sure none of us want to experience. :)
God is good and we are all being touched in different ways. Pastor Mat had us go around in a circle and everyone shared briefly what is on our hearts so far this week and how we can be prayed for. When one person shared, another teammate would choose that person to pray for for the remainder of the week, focusing on what they shared. This is a pretty cool experience and our team very clearly cares about one another. When we're all working for the same goal, God really blesses the relationships. Praise the Lord! Homes of Hope is truly a vessel He is using to change each one of our hearts. ~Anna
2 comments:
So what's the weather like in Fiji? Is it humid and hot? Does it rain a lot?
You guys and ladies have been on my heart quite frequently during this period. I am so amazed as to what you all are doing right now. God is truly awesome, and I can already tell he has impacted each and every one of your lives in a positive way.
Take Care of yourselves, and God Bless.
I was wondering about the weather too. Hope the humidity is not too troubling for all of you desert dwellers.
Also wanted to comment on the daily devotionals, it has been so good to share this time in the Word 'with' you all and ponder the discussion questions knowing that you are having good times of fellowship as you study and pray.
Thinking of you all and keeping you close in our prayers. Mike and Carla K (Montana)
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