"Dangers We May Face"

Some Dangers We May Face

 There are certain sins that some people will never commit.  The devil realizes this, but it doesn’t bother him at all.  Satan knows that a person can avoid many sins, and yet, while practicing one sin - lose his soul.  It is not the number of sins that condemns but sin itself (James 2:10).

 What are some dangers Christians may face while they seek to live a life pleasing to God?

 The Danger of Being a Respecter of Persons

The Bible teaches it is a sin to show partiality among God’s people (James 2:9).  It is wrong to avoid or refuse to speak to a brother or sister in Christ.  Some who profess to be       children of God will not sit near, nor shake hands with a particular person or family.  A faithful child of God must always choose to serve and act in a manner that does not show partiality to other members of the kingdom (Gal 3:28-29).

 The Danger of Not Using Our Abilities in Serving in the Kingdom

Many Christians use their educational training and intelligence in a remarkable way in the secular realm, but the Lord’s church would close its doors if it had to depend upon those same folks to work for in the kingdom.  There are visits to be made and Bible classes for both men and women to teach, men are needed to serve in the assembly each Lord’s Day.  Satan knows he has won a victory when he can convince folks the church needs to serve them, but they do not need to serve the church.

 The Danger of Not Seeking the Kingdom First

In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord states this in Matthew 6:33.  If we seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, “All these things” (the material needs of life) “shall be added” (literally, thrown in extra).  To put Him first means simply that if we have two  places to go – one involving our own interests, the other His – we must make the Lord’s trip first.  If we have two tasks to perform – one the Lord’s, the other – our own, we must take care of the Lord’s task first.

 The Danger of Not Giving as We Have Prospered

Will a man rob God? (Malachi 3:8-9). While living affluently in American, many Christians rob God every week.  They simply earn too much and do not give as they have prospered.  (1 Cor. 16:2, 2 Cor. 9:17).

 May we remember the danger of any sin!