Moffett and Moffett Ministries

In speaking to The Church, Paul said, "WORK at living in peace with everyone and WORK at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord". (Hebrews 12:14)  We are also instructed, in Philippians 2:12&13 to "WORK out our own salvation". The word "work" in all of these instructions tells us that it is not easy.  It is not easy being at peace with everyone. We all have different personalities and quirks. No one is perfect. Words are going to be said that hurt our feelings. We aren't going to agree with everything that is done. However, we can disagree agreeably. When we are all Kingdom minded, instead of self-minded, being at peace with one another comes much easier. Living a holy life also takes WORK. The world we live in offers much temptation. It is easier to just "go along to get along". Living a holy life is much more than the things we don't do.  Oswald Chambers said (paraphrased) Living a holy life means havin...

  If I see the foundation of my relationship with Christ as being based on sympathy rather than crucifixion I will not see my sin as the problem but rather the consequences of sin as the problem. We become so focused on consequences that we ignore the cause. We do not suffer because of the consequences of sin but because of the presence of sin. Consequences are not our enemy, sin is. Consequences are there to reveal sin not to be the result of sin (Romans 7). Far too much of our energy is used in dealing with the consequences rather than eradicating the sin. Think about it! Be blessed! Bishop Nelson Moffett