Loving The God of Truth

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May God most richly bless the reading of His precious Word to our hearts this year.

"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.
The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
The ordinances of the Lord are sure and altogether righteous.
They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold;
They are sweeter than honey from the comb.
By them is your servant warned;

In keeping them there is great reward."

(Psalm 19:7-11)

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The council's Letter to Gentile believers

As I meditated on these passages, I see the beauty of God's people being united in faith as they put aside their difference and work together for the higher purpose in their Christian walk. When the council understands that it's not God's intention that the Jews imposes the gentiles to obey the Jewish law and outwardly convert them to follow the Jewish custom, the council immediately took an action to correct it and managed the problem with love and care by sending the leaders the council to affirm the gentiles that they were wrong. By its action, the gentiles were encouraged and rejoiced.
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2 comments:

darlayoo said...

thanks kwijung for your comment. i agree with you that the council dealt with the gentile believers with great discretion and love. the elders succeeded in upholding the absolute sufficiency of Christ ALONE for their salvation but were able to encourage and strengthen the new believers in the faith. i think they dealt with a potentially problematic situation just about perfectly.

August 28, 2010 at 2:13 AM
Michelle said...

Thanks, Kwijung unni.

I have to agree with you also. I was thinking about this passage, and a thought that ran through my mind was that it only through Christ alone that we are save, and the more we follow him, the more we tend to turn away from our sinful habits and way of life. But it's hard to do because temptation sits in front of us everyday.
The Gentiles must have struggled with this and this letter really encouraged them. It's an encouragement to us too.

August 29, 2010 at 1:12 AM

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