7.12.18 – “What gift is most valuable in God’s
kingdom? I’m sure that we would all have some gift that we feel transcends all
others. I want to suggest that of all the gifts given to the church, the gift
of encouragement is arguably the most helpful and bears the most fruit. Give us
members who are encouragers and God’s work will prosper. The church seems to
have plenty of critics, faultfinders and Monday morning quarterbacks. One
old-time preacher said, “Critics are like termites!” Give us more of that group
who know how to build others through the gift that keeps on giving!” Vance Havner
My prayer today for you is for a spirit
of affirmation; that you would habitually build up and not blow up the work of
the Kingdom!
Luke
6:37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged:
condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
KJV
“John Wesley was a great English preacher
of the 1700’s. He was considered a rather spiffy dresser. One Sunday morning he
wore a bow tie that had long ribbons that hung downward. After the sermon was
over a lady walked up to him and said, "Brother Wesley, are you open to
some criticism?" He said, "I guess so. What would you like to
criticize?" She said, "The ribbons on your tie are entirely too long
and inappropriate for a man of God." And she took out her scissors and cut
them off. A hush fell over the people standing there as Wesley calmly asked,
"Now may I borrow the scissors for a moment?" As she handed them to
him, he said, "Ma’am, are you open to some criticism?" She answered,
"Well, I suppose I am." He said, "All right then, please stick
out your tongue."
Bible Reading Schedule for today - Proverbs 9-13
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