Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Doing The Correct Thing!



‘Doing The Correct Thing.’
Philemon 1:13-14.
a)    Apostle Paul would have been glad to keep Onesimus with him.
b)    He was a very good servant to Apostle Paul in prison.
c)     He could have been Philemon’s representative to assist Paul.
d)    Apostle Paul preferred to do nothing without Philemon’s consent.
e)    Paul did not want to ‘use’ Philemon’s goodness and kindness.
f)     So that all decisions that Philemon made could be his own willing ones.
(Through this QT I consider about Doing The Correct Thing)
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‘Life In The Work Place.’
Colossians 3:24.
a)    As True Believers in the work place.
b)    We know that from the Lord we will receive our inheritance as our reward.
c)     In the work place we are serving the Lord Christ.
(This Second one teaches me more about Life In The Work Place)
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Chris.
Paul could have justifiably kept Onesimus with him to care for him in the prison. He could have declared that Onesimus was Philemon’s representative. This would, however, be totally wrong. It means that Apostle Paul would be taking advantage of Philemon. This sin sometimes takes place in the Church today. People take advantage of other people, just because they are True Believers. It is sin and should not be done. Taking advantage of someone is actually manipulating and even stealing from them. 

The Christian Life!

'The Christian Life.' a)  Deuteronomy 7:11. Keep the Word of  God. b)  Deuteronomy  7:12. Listen to the Word of God. c)  Deuteronomy...