1 Thessalonians 2: 3 Our appeal to you is not
based on error or impure motives, nor do we try to trick anyone. 4 Instead, we always speak as
God wants us to, because he has judged us worthy to be entrusted with the Good
News. We do not try to please people, but to please God, who tests our motives.
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When the phone
rang, I answered and held a great conversation with my grandmother. “Tell your
parents I called and to call me back” were the words given to me. As the day
went on, I went outside to play, then eat, then go to bed. I never told anyone
about the call.
- I had forgotten to pass on the message.
- I was not prepared to remember something important.
- I did not withhold information maliciously, I simply forgot.
Paul, Silas and
Timothy start out by saying their motives were pure when it came to the message
of GOD. Other speakers may have tried to lead the people astray, but Paul,
Silas and Timothy held themselves to a higher standard. They knew they would be
judged by GOD for misrepresentation but even more, they were excited about
being “entrusted” with HIS message.
My Observations
- JESUS forgave me of all my sins for HIS because HE loves me and has a purpose for my life.
- GOD wiped away all my sins so I could speak on HIS behalf, even though HE does not need me to do so.
- GOD entrusted me with HIS valuable Good News and wants me to keep it pure, even if people are not pleased with the fact that HE will also judge everyone.
Pleasing people can
get me in trouble. I mean, when My motives are to gain more power or to
manipulate people to get my way, I may try to please him or her temporarily
until I get what “I” want. BUT GOD sees through my motives and wants me to act
differently.
Instead HE
approaches my life in an unusual way. HE knows I am a sinner yet HE gives me
the most important message that all humans need to hear, believe in and shout
namely, JESUS is LORD!. I am glad GOD sees my motives and entrusts me anyway.
Challenge
- Why did the writers make an appeal?
- What does it mean to be judged worthy by GOD?
- Will you accept JESUS as your Savior so HE can cleanse you of all unrighteousness and entrust you with HIS Good News today?
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