Losing property and family
Verse of the day: remember, however, the days before, when, after enlightening yourself, you endured great struggles and sufferings; now exhibited as a spectacle, both reproaches and tribulations, making you now a share of those who have been treated in this way, for not only did you feel sorry for the prisoners, but you also gladly accepted the spoils of your property, knowing that you have a higher and lasting inheritance; therefore, do not give up your trust; She has a good reward (Hebrews 10:32-35).
Christians of Hebrews 10: 32-35 have obtained the right to teach us expensive love.
The situation seems to be as follows: in the early days of his conversion, some of them were arrested for their faith. Others have faced a difficult decision: should we go in secret and be “safe,” or should we visit our brothers and sisters?in jail and risk our lives and property?They chose the path of love and accepted the price.
“Because not only did you feel sorry for the prisoners, but you also gladly accepted the loot of your belongings. “
But were they losers? No, they lost goods and gained joy!They gladly accepted the loss.
In a way, they repudiated themselves. But in another, they did not, they chose the path of joy. Clearly, these Christians were motivated for ministry in prison in the same way that Macedonians (from 2 Corinthians 8,1-9) were motivated to help the poor. His joy in God was full of love for others.
They looked at their own lives and said, “Why is your grace better than life?”(See Psalm 63. 3).
They looked at all their goods and said, We have a legacy in heaven that is superior and more lasting than any of these things (Hebrews 10:34).
Then they looked at each other and said
If we have to lose
Family, property, fun!
If it’s all over
And death finally comes
We’ll rule with him!
(Martin Luther)
Original: September 22nd? Lose your property and family, © 2017 Faithful Ministério. All rights are reserved. Website: MinisterioFiel. com. br. Translation: Camila Rebeca Almeida. Ritica: Vinicius Musselman. Narration: Elalio Garofalo Neto.
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