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>Clueless (in a good way)

September 6, 2010 by Fritz

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“Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee?”– Matthew 25:37-39

The “righteous” in Jesus’ parable were clueless, in a good way.

They didn’t think their actions were particularly noteworthy or good, they weren’t keeping score of deeds done and to whom, they weren’t even self aware; they were simply acting from a heart of Love, being who they were made to be.

The Apostle Paul put it this way,

“yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself; … he that judgeth me is the Lord.” – 1st Corinthians 4:3b, 4a, 4c

It is time to put down the score card and just live for Christ.

– fritz

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Hearing Before Answering

September 5, 2010 by Fritz

“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.” – Proverbs 18:13

There is something perverse about human nature, more often than not we begin with a solution before we really understand the problem.

At work a team forms and decides the best way forward, then hires a consultant.

A ministry team forms and the leader, someone truly gifted in personal one-on-one ministry, does the teaching while the teachers are assigned one-on-one ministry.

A church group decides to build a prayer garden for God, but does not visit prayer gardens or consult those that use them before construction begins.

Wise leadership starts with hearing and understanding BEFORE answering, even when hearing takes longer than desired. God doesn’t need our solutions, he wants our listening.

– fritz@langgang.com

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Bible Written for Me

September 4, 2010 by Fritz

For it is written in the law of Moses, thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the ox that treadeth out the corn. Doth God take care for oxen? Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written – 1st Corinthians 9:9-10a

The Bible, even the Old Testament, was written for us, not just for the people of that day.

It finds fulfillment in the followers of Christ and should always be read that way.

“These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised. God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” – Hebrews 11:39-40

-fritz

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