I awoke this morning with CF and Mark 1:17 on my mind. What do I want to accomplish with spending time on CF? "And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers (not debaters) of men."
2 Timothy 2:2 then came to mind: "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." Not only should I want to lead non-Christians to Jesus, I should then want to teach them what I have learned of the Lord, in such a way that they would then pass this on to others in such a way that those will pass it on to others, etc., etc. In regards to people on CF that are already Christians, but still need to grow much in their faith, Acts 18:26 comes to mind where Aquila and Priscilla expounded unto Apollos the way of God more perfectly (more completely).
Then Acts 6:4 came to my mind. I should not want to overly engage with people of conflicting beliefs on CF, but I should spend more time in praying for how to be useful here on this site, and praying for those on the "prayer wall." Along with this, I should be utilizing the gift of teaching that the Holy Spirit has given me (Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28). Thus the two aspects of Acts 6:4, prayer and the ministry of the Word.
In all of this, I think of John 7:18 and Matthew 6:2 and Matthew 6:5 and Matthew 6:16. "He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory:..." "...that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." "...that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." "Verily I say unto you, they have their reward."
Paul wrote similar words to his beloved Philippians. "Not because I desire a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your account." Philippians 4:17.
Paul would also write in Philippians 1:23-26 something similar to what I am feeling. "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart (Get off of CF) and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh (Stay on Cf) is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again."
2 Timothy 2:2 then came to mind: "And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also." Not only should I want to lead non-Christians to Jesus, I should then want to teach them what I have learned of the Lord, in such a way that they would then pass this on to others in such a way that those will pass it on to others, etc., etc. In regards to people on CF that are already Christians, but still need to grow much in their faith, Acts 18:26 comes to mind where Aquila and Priscilla expounded unto Apollos the way of God more perfectly (more completely).
Then Acts 6:4 came to my mind. I should not want to overly engage with people of conflicting beliefs on CF, but I should spend more time in praying for how to be useful here on this site, and praying for those on the "prayer wall." Along with this, I should be utilizing the gift of teaching that the Holy Spirit has given me (Ephesians 4:11-12; 1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 12:28). Thus the two aspects of Acts 6:4, prayer and the ministry of the Word.
In all of this, I think of John 7:18 and Matthew 6:2 and Matthew 6:5 and Matthew 6:16. "He that speaketh of himself seeketh his own glory:..." "...that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." "...that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward." "Verily I say unto you, they have their reward."
Paul wrote similar words to his beloved Philippians. "Not because I desire a gift; but I desire fruit that may abound to your account." Philippians 4:17.
Paul would also write in Philippians 1:23-26 something similar to what I am feeling. "For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart (Get off of CF) and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh (Stay on Cf) is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again."
