Keep our house clean
In the book of Acts we read,
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.
All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need.
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:42-47.
This is a snapshot of the embryo church if you will. They were known for their devotion to God and the Love of God they showed.
Sadly in many cases the today especially here in North America where I live people don’t see the Church as loving.
The face of the church is seen by many as judgmental hypocrites. As one who supports politicians and others that are clearly not exhibiting Christian values.
As Christians we need to stop getting involved in politics and return to our roots as demonstrated by the church Luke describes in the Book of Acts.
We need to obey the words of the apostle Paul who wrote,
“What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” 1 Corinthians 5:12,13.
For it’s only when we are keeping our own house clean that we will win souls for Christ.
Please think about it.
