Christian snowballs
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,
especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
-- Galatians 6:10
You know, I have read this verse countless times, but always marvel at the part that says "especially to the family of believers". I think a lot of Christians feel we are to pay 'especial attention' mostly to the unbelievers we encounter. We think our work is done once they invite Christ into their hearts. That is so untrue. We need to nurture all believers, lift them all up in prayer and encourage them in their walk with Christ. It's so hard living the Christian life when you are bone tired from working and trying to keep a family together. I try to do business with Christian businesses as much as I can. The money we spend at those places goes so much further than just the cash register. The tithes and offerings made by Christians in business goes to help missionaries here and abroad, Pastors and other Christian workers who feed the poor, clothe the needy, educate the poor in Spirit, provide a place where our youth can safely participate in sports and activities to grow good Christian minds and bodies. It's like a snowball. The little handful of snow slowly gathers more snow and soon it's a huge snowman. A Christian car dealer I know here in Hanover, Pa. with a lot of salesmen only hires Christian workers. When you buy a car from him, that money snowballs to lots of churches in the area. Christians who in turn tithe to their churches and so it goes. Something to think about.
especially to those who belong to the family of believers.
-- Galatians 6:10
You know, I have read this verse countless times, but always marvel at the part that says "especially to the family of believers". I think a lot of Christians feel we are to pay 'especial attention' mostly to the unbelievers we encounter. We think our work is done once they invite Christ into their hearts. That is so untrue. We need to nurture all believers, lift them all up in prayer and encourage them in their walk with Christ. It's so hard living the Christian life when you are bone tired from working and trying to keep a family together. I try to do business with Christian businesses as much as I can. The money we spend at those places goes so much further than just the cash register. The tithes and offerings made by Christians in business goes to help missionaries here and abroad, Pastors and other Christian workers who feed the poor, clothe the needy, educate the poor in Spirit, provide a place where our youth can safely participate in sports and activities to grow good Christian minds and bodies. It's like a snowball. The little handful of snow slowly gathers more snow and soon it's a huge snowman. A Christian car dealer I know here in Hanover, Pa. with a lot of salesmen only hires Christian workers. When you buy a car from him, that money snowballs to lots of churches in the area. Christians who in turn tithe to their churches and so it goes. Something to think about.
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