(Jesus
said), “Don’t regard all of this as an indication that I am here to wipe out
God’s law or what He said through His prophets. No, I’m coming – bearing in me
the completion of those messages.” (Matthew 5:17)
Why should you have to define your values?
Doesn’t everyone understand simple words like honesty and respect? In fact, no,
not even most. Many people have no understanding of the Judeo-Christian
concepts of morality. Many more have lived with definitions that are very
different from the absolute values in God’s word. Fewer numbers have studied
God’s word trying to live what they learn as led by the Holy Spirit.
Jesus followed up this statement with
examples of what He meant, as He fleshed out some practical implications of the
law (Matthew 5:21-48). He gave real-world application to the followers, which
He took from everyday life and common circumstances. If your people are to
understand your values; what you have promised them will be your guide, you
must do the same. If you can’t be sure they understand your meaning, the
accountability that is so important to a healthy community will be impossible.
Ask the Lord to give you wisdom. Ask Him to
make clear to you the values and definitions your people need to live life
together in community.
No comments:
Post a Comment