So there is this story about I guy who could teach people how to spin grass into gold. The people could not believe that he had such a skill. The man he taught reacted pretty much like you thought he would. With dollar signs in his eye he spun all of his grass, his families grass and his neighbors grass into gold. He made tons of people rich with his new gift. And everyone was happy.
What does this story have to do with faith you ask?
We are encouraged by the Apostle Paul in Colossians 2:6-7 to walk in Christ. And the way Paul says to do it is remember and apply what you have been taught with all thanksgiving.
Do you think that the man in the story was joyous about what he had learned? Do you think he thought any about the person who taught him? What do you think was his attitude about doing the work?
The point is that when something is a benefit to you, no one has to make or force you to do it. You do it because it brings you joy.
Our faith in Christ Jesus is based on the gift God gave and the effects of that gift in our lives. As a result, we love and honor the work done by God and imitate it.
This means that the joy and understanding I have on the inside of me will manifest itself in what I do. And by looking at that you see my faith.
So I ask again. Are you really faithful?
ClydeStyle 