Do We Care?

[1watchman]

Some Meditations

A PRESENT REPORT CARD
Thoughts by R. DeWitt, 4/08​

[Something here to think about, especially for those real believers who can relate a "report card" to their school days. The "born again" Christians might want to rate themselves now as to how God may see us in a day to come, at the "judgment seat of Christ" in Heaven (though at best we ought to rate ourselves as failures and not worthy of rewards). There seems to be four areas which are significant. Will the ratings in these areas be like unto what God speaks about: A."an excellent spirit"; B."a good report"; C."kept the Word"; D."lukewarm ...neither cold nor hot"; E."some to dishonor"?]

[ ] How one regards the Son of God (crown of life? -James 1:12) - which speaks of affection and devotion, and enduring faithfully for His Name's sake through all circumstances. It is worship and homage to Him. Are we enjoying communion with our precious Savior,praising Him, yielding to Him and His will, and "bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ" (2 Cor.10:5)? How much do we care?
COMMENTS:

[ ] How one regards the Word of God (crown of glory? - 1 Pet.5:2-4) - which surely suggests obedience and conformity, and esteeming "all the counsel of God" (Acts 20:27), "rightly dividing the Word of truth" (2 Tim.2:15); keeping and ministering His Word, and thus "being examples to the flock". It is a servant character in humility. Do we hold to the truth, and "feed the flock" the good Word, or are we choosing what we like to think? How much do we care?
COMMENTS:

[ ] How one regards the testimony of God (crown of righteousness? - 2 Tim.4:7-8) - speaking of honor and service for the Lord. It is associated with the Lord's glory, a witness to all, the church and unity, obedience, keeping the faith fervently; and is a heart for His coming. Are we honoring the Lord in the testimony to follow His Word, and that "in all things He might have the preeminence" (Col.1:18); or are we following the world, religious ideas, innovations, and our own flesh? How much do we care?
COMMENTS:

[ ] How one regards the people of God (crown of rejoicing? - 1 Thess.2:19-20) - which seems in regard to care and blessing for all, and a heart for the good of souls (bringing them into "the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ"). It suggests an appreciation of God's salvation, and a zeal and joy to see souls blessed. Are we also shepherding the flock (1 John 3:16; 3 John 4) and seeking their good, or doing our own thing and pleasing self? How much do we care?
COMMENTS:

While we must all confess failure in all of the above, is it not a worthy standard for the saints of God?

- RLD: from biblecounsel.homestead.com

 

[Tull]

These post are hard to respond to since they have the sense that someone who is perfect is asking the rest of us what our problem is,if "we must all" confess to failure then I suppose none of us are saints of God.

As an example look over this site and see how many people deny the diety of Jesus,deny the inerrancy of the bible,berate the people of God who do believe these things,deny the existence of hell and deny what sin is and isn't.....and this "Christian"website allows it.....I suspect I will pay for that but I don't realy care anymore.

 

[Stillicidia]

When saved Christians are judged it's unto rewards. The better you do the greater those rewards.
The original post is very nice.

The Manifest Sons and Daughters would follow along such a described standard, and walk in Holiness, even perfection. While yet still on Earth.

One should consider becoming like Jesus to be the meaning of life.

 

[Stillicidia]

These post are hard to respond to since they have the sense that someone who is perfect is asking the rest of us what our problem is,if "we must all" confess to failure then I suppose none of us are saints of God.

As an example look over this site and see how many people deny the diety of Jesus,deny the inerrancy of the bible,berate the people of God who do believe these things,deny the existence of hell and deny what sin is and isn't.....and this "Christian"website allows it.....I suspect I will pay for that but I don't realy care anymore.

I keep learning not to judge. God considers people on these forums "my people". Cannot call them stubborn, because they're his people. Gots to has no opinions :X