Money? Time? Talents? Possessions?
This week, my pastor talked about submitting to the will of Christ. I'd like to go a little deeper into the details and get your ideas on how Christians should be spending these four things, according to the will of Christ.
Money - I probably save more than I should, when I could be spending it to help other people. Also, I probably don't give as much as I should - I generally give 10% of my gross income each week at church, but when I miss a week (or two), I don't feel like God would charge me "back rent", so I just try to start fresh the following week.
Time - I work hard and spend time with family, but sometimes I spend too much time on the computer playing the Sims or searching the internet, or even here on this site. I should be spending more time talking with my friends and neighbors.
Talents - I play music at the church on Sundays, and I teach at the school. Sometime I feel like I'm wasting certain talents when I don't use them - like, I haven't been kayaking in years, when it could be a chance to fellowship with others and use the talents that God gave me.
Possessions - I always feel like I should be lending things out more freely. Also, I wish that I made better use of my home. The Bible tells us to "practice hospitality", and I haven't had anyone over besides my parents in the last two months. I feel like God would want me to invite more people over, and to share my belongings with others.
This week, my pastor talked about submitting to the will of Christ. I'd like to go a little deeper into the details and get your ideas on how Christians should be spending these four things, according to the will of Christ.
Money - I probably save more than I should, when I could be spending it to help other people. Also, I probably don't give as much as I should - I generally give 10% of my gross income each week at church, but when I miss a week (or two), I don't feel like God would charge me "back rent", so I just try to start fresh the following week.
Time - I work hard and spend time with family, but sometimes I spend too much time on the computer playing the Sims or searching the internet, or even here on this site. I should be spending more time talking with my friends and neighbors.
Talents - I play music at the church on Sundays, and I teach at the school. Sometime I feel like I'm wasting certain talents when I don't use them - like, I haven't been kayaking in years, when it could be a chance to fellowship with others and use the talents that God gave me.
Possessions - I always feel like I should be lending things out more freely. Also, I wish that I made better use of my home. The Bible tells us to "practice hospitality", and I haven't had anyone over besides my parents in the last two months. I feel like God would want me to invite more people over, and to share my belongings with others.