The Tough Side of Ministry
The Apostle Paul made a point to warn believers against wasting time with useless quarreling. He urges believers to devote themselves to doing good.
The Apostle Paul made a point to warn believers against wasting time with useless quarreling. He urges believers to devote themselves to doing good.
Teaching from 1 Timothy 5 and Titus 3, Pastor Chuck Swindoll delineates how serving God requires our best effort, right motives, and devoted work. Choosing to sidestep God’s directives, on the other hand, can result in disaster.
Expounding on Paul’s words in Titus 3, Pastor Chuck Swindoll exhorts Christ-followers to embrace the privilege of serving the Lord.
Throughout the history of the church, there have been those who stirred up trouble and caused dissension. Such troublemakers will always exist. To keep the unity that is so vital in a healthy church, those who habitually and persistently sow discord must be confronted, dealt with, and encouraged to repent.
With all we have on the go, it’s easy to get tunnel vision and only focus on our own lives. But God desires us to be winsome people who model grace and godliness to a lost and hurting world.
We all need love and friendship, especially when times are tough. Friends take the sting and loneliness out of life.
Here are two statements from Chuck Swindoll on how to live this Christian life. Number one, it takes authenticity and integrity to win a hearing. Number two, it’s impossible to convince anyone of any truth you’re not living.
Be real, have fun, and be honest. When you live with authenticity and integrity your truthfulness is disarming.
Those who God saves by His grace need to look out for those who haven’t yet come to the Saviour. Don’t make it hard for others by insulting those who aren’t living the life you would like them to live.
Throughout the history of the Church, there have been those who stirred up trouble and caused dissension. Unfortunately, there are always a few who refuse to repent even when confronted. Admittedly, these situations represent one of the more difficult and unpleasant aspects of ministry and the Christian life.