I like to think sometimes that I am the only one that's out there. My life, although it does affect others, is single and not involved unless I let it be. I am a lone ranger as are you. Is that what you think and feel? I know that I have thought that?
I was doing my life journal today and it mentions yeast and how it can grow. This church (1 cor 5) was having some serious moral issues and the people were sweeping it under the rug. Paul called them out on it and said that sin is like yeast, no matter the size it grows bigger and bigger as long as you let it. It also grows into everything around it.
What does that mean to me? I am not a lone ranger, I am part of the body of Christ which is one big family. No matter how small or insignificant some sin may be to me (I may not even identify it as "sin") if left unattended and un-delt with it will grow and eventually affect the rest of my 'body'. I have a responsibility, as do you, to stay spiritually healthy for the sake of ourselves and the rest of the body. I have never really considered a 'secret sin' as something that could eventually affect You and your spiritual health.
The end of that chapter says to be simple, genuine and unpretentious, a flat bread with out yeast, no matter what size. To basically be like Jesus.
I want to listen when something comes to mind and be quick to deal with it, not sweeping it under the rug as insignificant. I want to do the things that will keep me spiritually healthy so I can be used by God as well as be a more beneficial part of the body.
5 comments:
I love the message Kim. The yeast illustration is great. In our busy world we don't often deal with things right away and this message shows the damage that that might cause.
Lord, help me to always be accountable for my sins and work harder each day to be more like you. Amen.
You keep posting these words my friend and trust me, you are being used!
"Search my heart, Oh God..."
Love you, Kim
Beautiful message, as always. You may not realize it, but your words help me try that much harder to be a better person.
Awesome Insights, Kim0 Arnold!
Yes, if the 'toe' is hurting or self-destructive through sin, the rest of the body will be affected negatively.
We all want to 'give off' an aroma of righteous health which is like the Fragrance of the Kingdom. Thirsty folks will be coaxed in by that wonderful righteous aroma.
You rock, Kim0! I'm lappin' up your journey walk right now. care
Kim, same verse as I picked. We live in a society where it is so easy to let sin enter into our homes and churches. Thank the Lord that Christ is our passover lamb and if we ask for forgiveness through His blood all sin can be purged and we are made clean.
Love you, Joanie
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