" WEAKER OR HESITANT BELIEVER "

Good Morning to you all, well it's morning here just after mid-night.
Now days everyone is bulking up and working out. How about you are you toning up your body yet? Nobody wants to appear weak or hesitant in this day and age.

Do you fall into either of these classifications, weaker or hesitant believer? I'm from the school of thought that it's vital that we are perspicacious to the things of God. It is essential that we en graft the Word of God and live it.
When God's chosen people were hesitant and neglected to follow his directions repercussions always resulted. The Israelites were hesitant to clear out all the wicked people. We are sometimes hesitant to clear out all the sin in our lives, either because we are afraid of it (as the Israelites feared the giants), or because it seems harmless and attractive (as sexual sin seemed). Hebrews 12:1-2 tells us to throw off " The sin which so easily entangles us". We all may have some kind of fetish that we just don't want to give up ( a bad habit, an unhealthy relationship, a certain life-style). If we permit a fetish to dominate us, it will cause serious problems later. Please consider carefully that your mode of operation after awhile becomes habitual.

We are considered to be strong in some areas, and weak in others. Our faith is sturdy in an area if we can endure contact with sinners without falling into their life-style. It is weak in an area if we must avoid certain activities, people, or places in order to protect our spiritual life. It's important to take a self-Inventory in order to find out our strengths and weaknesses. When ever in doubt, ask yourself "Can I do this without sinning?" I'm convinced that I can inspire others for the good, rather than being influenced by them. In areas of strength, we should not fear being polluted by the world; rather we should step up and serve God. In areas of weakness, we need to be cautious. If we are strong in our faith but shelter it, we are not doing Christ's work in the world. If we're frail in faith and show it, we are being extremely witless. Although you may not feel the same as others, take your time, pray to God, but do not force others to adhere to your stipulations. You would hinder other believers by making up rules and standards for how everyone ought to behave.

Listen, make sure that your convictions are based on God's Word, and are not simply an expression of your own opinions.
Those who are mature in the faith must care about their brothers and sisters in Christ who are weaker. Don't be proud of your spiritual knowledge, embrace your blessings, lead by example.

Until next time,

Jim