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Each Other’s Help to Grow
need your encouragement. “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful
servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will
Approachable, Insightful, Tender, Happy, but not Frivolous, Enthusiastic, but not Frenzied, Serves, but is not Servile, Sound, but not Radical, Visionary, but not
put you in charge of many things. Come and share your
Unrealistic, Serious, but not Somber, Conscientious,
master’s happiness” (Matthew 25:21).
but not Extreme, Firm, but not Unkind, Loving, but not
Wow! Okay then. Ummmmm. It looks like I’m going to need a little help here! I want to hear the words “Well done, good and faithful servant.” While faithful living and the demonstration of agape love is the context of this passage, every redeemed child of God wants to mature
Indiscreet, Cooperative, but not Vacillating, Humble, but not Timed, Bold, but not Brash, etc.… As you see, it looks like I am going to need a little help here! What about you? As we look toward the future, never forget how far we have come in our spiritual journey. We must not let
in His righteous virtues. Viewing this list below always reminds me of just a few things I still need God’s daily help to improve on and live by. How are you doing with these? Kind, Diligent, Faithful, Joyous, Patient, Peaceful, Good, Godly, Gentle, Self-Controlled, Virtuous, Knowledgeable, Generous, Observant, Obedient, Reliable, Respectful, Friendly, Moral, Ambitious, Content, Adaptable, Cheerful, Prompt, Punctual, Able to Plan Ahead, Loyal, Courageous, Transparent, Trustworthy, Honest, Resolves Conflict, Hardworking, Optimistic, Hopeful, Accountable, Reliable, Godly-Speech, Competent, Industrious,
a zealous past deceive us into refraining from giving
Discerning, Foresight, Resourceful, Sincere, Passionate,
our current best in service to God. I mourn that too
Reverent, Resolved in Purpose, Merciful, Forgiving,
many seem content to “give God the scraps” regarding
Attentive, Tactful, Benevolent, Comprehensive, Direct,
stewardship of talents and resources to mature His
Hospitable, Cautious, Grateful, Honest, Helpful, Proper
body—the Church. God has given us Truth. If we study
Thinking, Sympathetic, Truthful, Courteous, Selfless,
and live by it, we are promised the spiritual increase. It
Spiritual, Meek, Genuine, Makes Peace, Takes Action,
is not easy on our own, is it? Christianity is not meant to
Delegates, Preserves, Welcoming, Prefers Others,
be a solo trip. One resource God gives to help us excel in
Prayerful, Watchful, Stable, Flexible, Encouraging,
our Christian living is members within His Body—each
Worshipful, Participates, Vigilant, Committed,
other! Let us give God our best and make plans to utilize
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this resource—while being a blessing to others.
