How many Christians are all words and no actions?
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I’m sure people have their reasons. I feel like you are mislead here. Not all are able to help. It also has to be read in the light of the scripture below . Jesus doesn't make this a heavy or tedious thing to make a laundry list of obligations to do in fear but we are assured even the smallest act of kindness towards others, even a simple drink ensures our rewards will not be lost. We serve a merciful, compassionate and loving God who doesn't expect heavy or I’ll fitting work from us.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.”
Mark 9:41 NIV
“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.”
Mark 9:41 NIV
The Bible says having food and clothing be content.
God does not bless a saint with their wants, but only their needs because He loves people.
The early Church sold all they had that was not a necessity and the disciples distributed the money to those that had need.
Paul said he did not covet anybody's gold or silver but only ministered unto his needs.
God said those that are rich should distribute their money to the poor.
A lot of people claiming Christianity do not want to help people because they want to enjoy themselves like the world in the money and material department which they love to hear the prosperity Gospel.
But God said some people believe godliness in gain from such withdraw yourselves.
Out of faith, hope, and charity, love in action, charity is the greatest.
Charity is greater than faith, and faith works by love.
Paul said if he did not have charity he is nothing.
And if a person does not have charity they have erred from the faith.
James said if they do not have charity then their faith is dead.
John said if they do not have charity then the love of God does not dwell in them.
So do not love in word, nor in tongue, but in deeds, works, and in truth.
God does not bless a saint with their wants, but only their needs because He loves people.
The early Church sold all they had that was not a necessity and the disciples distributed the money to those that had need.
Paul said he did not covet anybody's gold or silver but only ministered unto his needs.
God said those that are rich should distribute their money to the poor.
A lot of people claiming Christianity do not want to help people because they want to enjoy themselves like the world in the money and material department which they love to hear the prosperity Gospel.
But God said some people believe godliness in gain from such withdraw yourselves.
Out of faith, hope, and charity, love in action, charity is the greatest.
Charity is greater than faith, and faith works by love.
Paul said if he did not have charity he is nothing.
And if a person does not have charity they have erred from the faith.
James said if they do not have charity then their faith is dead.
John said if they do not have charity then the love of God does not dwell in them.
So do not love in word, nor in tongue, but in deeds, works, and in truth.
How many Christians are all words and no actions?
Many.
Just because they go to church doesn't mean they're saved.
Some are full of good works due to their wealth, but still don't do so in faith.
There's a lot of 'good ole boys' that would give you the shirts off their backs without using an ounce of faith.
Some churches throw money at all the needs thinking that is enough.
So, some are all actions with no faith.
Many.
Just because they go to church doesn't mean they're saved.
Some are full of good works due to their wealth, but still don't do so in faith.
There's a lot of 'good ole boys' that would give you the shirts off their backs without using an ounce of faith.
Some churches throw money at all the needs thinking that is enough.
So, some are all actions with no faith.
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This sounds like THIS parable:
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be [d]humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
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I keep a cooler in my car, with drinks and snacks for any homeless I see. I took in one of my brother's and one of my sister's when they were about to be homeless. Unfortunately when they got their pensions, and benefits, they squandered them and refused to lift a finger to help me when I needed the help.
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I know, some churches use the tithes for expanding the church property or one I know, opened a Starbucks on the church property. Another church I know offered a grocery shopping service for seniors. You had to pay for the groceries, but you also had to pay a fee for church members to do the shopping for you. They were making money off of this.
In my experience most people want a religion where they can continue to do all the exact same things as the rest of the world while felling they are on their way to heaven, and my experience with churches is that they only help or want you around if you follow their exact flavor of doctrine, even if it's different than what the word says. I feel there are many out there in truth and in a truly spiritual walk, but it seems to be a smaller number.
So you are complaining about those you don't see doing "Good Deeds", and proclaiming the good deeds YOU are doing.
Maybe this passage of Scripture will do you some good:
Matthew 6
New King James Version
Do Good to Please God
6 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
Maybe this passage of Scripture will do you some good:
Matthew 6
New King James Version
Do Good to Please God
6 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.
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I would not judge. its not my place.
I also do not go around trying to be a fruit inspector to see if people are saved or not
And I refuse to puff myself thinking I am all that.. My mind is focused on the lost.. Not self..
actually. In my 40 years of church going. I have never met anyone like that.. Well maybe a few. but they ended up walking away anyway.. so its easy to understand why they never wanted to do anything..
I also do not go around trying to be a fruit inspector to see if people are saved or not
And I refuse to puff myself thinking I am all that.. My mind is focused on the lost.. Not self..
actually. In my 40 years of church going. I have never met anyone like that.. Well maybe a few. but they ended up walking away anyway.. so its easy to understand why they never wanted to do anything..