THE KINDLY LIVING OF THE CHRISTIAN BEFORE GOD AND
BEFORE THE PEOPLE AROUND US AS GENUINE BELIEVERS OF CHRIST
(Ang mabuti at tamang
pamumuhay Cristiano sa harapan ng Dios at sa harapan ng mga taong nasa paligid
natin.)
ROMANS 15:1–7 "We
then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to
please ourselves. Rom 15:2 Let every one of us please [his] neighbour for [his]
good to edification.
Rom 15:3 For even Christ pleased not himself; but,
as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.
Rom 15:4 For whatsoever things were written
aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort
of the scriptures might have hope.
Rom 15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation
grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:
Rom 15:6 That ye may with one mind [and] one mouth
glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Rom 15:7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as
Christ also received us to the glory of God."
Introduction
a. To
live a kindly Christian life simply means being a good Christian to the people
around you—whether they are in the world or inside the local church. This is
God's plan and desire for all believers after they are saved.
2 TIMOTHY 3:15–17 "And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures,
which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in
Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration
of God, and [is] profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness:
2 Tim 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works."
b.
Every individual Christian should follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He is the ultimate pattern for all people, especially as a testimony to lost
sinners.
1 PETER 2:21 "For
even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us
an example, that ye should follow his steps."
Five
Important Truths to Know and Understand:
I. THE CONSIDERATION OF THE WEAK.
( Ito'y malasakit natin sa
mga taong nasa paligid natin na hindi pa mga ligtas )
ROMANS 15:1–2 "We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the
weak, and not to please ourselves.
Rom 15:2 Let every one of us please [his]
neighbour for [his] good to edification."
a.
Paul encouraged all strong Christians inside the local church to bear the
infirmities of the weak.
b. The
church is the body of Christ; the weaker parts need the assistance and support
of the stronger parts.
c. A
kindly Christian is a considerate church member who remains steadfast and
strong in their walk with God.
2 TIMOTHY 2:2 "And
the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit
thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also."
II.
THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST.
( Ito’y pagpapakita natin
ng pagmamahal at pagpapakita ng mabuting halimbawa sa mga taong nasa paligid
natin )
ROMANS 15:3 "For
even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them
that reproached thee fell on me."
a.
Christ provided a kindly life testimony before His disciples. He started with
twelve followers and expanded that influence until there were 120 strong,
kindly believers.
b.
Paul was a great example of a kindly Christian to lost sinners by sacrificing
his own rights to win them to Christ.
1 CORINTHIANS 9:19 "For
though I be free from all [men], yet have I made myself servant unto all, that
I might gain the more."
c. The
believers at Rome showed practical kindness by ministering to and helping the
needy servants of God.
III.
THE COMFORT OF THE WORD.
( Ito’y pagpapakita natin
na maging maingat tayo sa ating mga salita upang malaman nila na tayo'y mga
taong totoong Cristiano )
ROMANS 15:4 "For
whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we
through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope."
a. A
kindly Christian exercises a helpful ministry inside the local church: offering
encouragement and comfort to the weak and burdened.
GALATIANS 6:1–2 "Brethren,
if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one
in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Gal
6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ."
b. A
kindly Christian does not only comfort church members, but also faithfully
supports the missionaries of the Lord Jesus Christ.
PHILIPPIANS 4:15–18 "Php
4:15 Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I
departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving
and receiving, but ye only.
Php 4:16 For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and
again unto my necessity.
Php 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire
fruit that may abound to your account.
Php 4:18 But I have all, and abound: I am full,
having received of Epaphroditus the things [which were sent] from you, an odour
of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God."
c. A
strong, biblical church will always yield and produce more spiritual leaders
from within its fellowship.
IV. THE CONFORMITY THROUGH CHRIST.
( Ito’y katunayan na tayo'y
namumuhay katulad ng pamumuhay ng Panginoong Jesu-Cristo )
ROMANS 15:5 "Now
the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward
another according to Christ Jesus:"
a.
Kindly Christians strive to be "Christ-likeminded" as instructed
throughout the Scriptures.
b.
Kindly Christians use their speech and tongues to bring glory to God within the
local assembly.
ROMANS 15:6 "That
ye may with one mind [and] one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ."
c. Kindly
Christians actively express the true love of Christ as unified members of one
spiritual body.
ROMANS 15:7 "Wherefore
receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God."
V. THE CONTINUITY TO LIVE LIKE CHRIST.
( Ito’y katunayan ng ating
pagpapatuloy sa paglakad tulad ng lakad ni Cristo Jesus )
1 CORINTHIANS 11:1 "Be ye
followers of me, even as I also am of Christ."
2 TIMOTHY 3:14 "But
continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of,
knowing of whom thou hast learned [them];"
1 PETER 2:21 "For
even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us
an example, that ye should follow his steps:"
The
guidance and wisdom we receive from the Holy Spirit make the Christian life
effective and fruitful in serving God.
JOHN 16:13 "Howbeit
when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he
shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:
and he will shew you things to come."
VI. THE COMPLETENESS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE AS EVIDENCE OF
THE HOLY SPIRIT'S POWER IN AN INDIVIDUAL BELIEVER.
( Ito’y katunayan na tayo'y
laging buo ang loob at matatag sa pamumuhay tulad ni Cristo Jesus )
COLOSSIANS 2:10 "And
ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:"
ACTS 1:8 "But
ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye
shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in
Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."
GOD
BLESS YOU ALL
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