Musick-al Note # 195
As little children we might not care about fairness. One has a box of candy – another has none but the child with the candy doesn’t care whether the other has any or not. One may have plenty of food and a warm home while the playmate does not. He is really unconcerned about the other, yet play with him each day at school.
This same childishness and unconcern is seen among Christians because they have never matured in Christ Jesus. Having been Christians for years, such Christians are blind to another’s needs. We may excuse one another concerning our deeds but such excuses will never alter the fact that we are really unconcerned about our fellowman. Is it fair for us to have the glorious gospel of Christ and never share it with others? We may excuse ourselves by saying that preaching belongs to preachers and I’m not a preacher, but does that excuse us from Matthew 28:18-20? We have freely received of the Lord, shall we not freely give also (Matthew 10:8)? Is it fair for us who have been blessed so bountifully by the Lord, to shut up our hearts of compassion from those not so fortunate? Are we who are rich and drive good cars, only to buy other newer cars, more land and bigger barns (Luke 12:18-20)? Isn’t part of the new life in Christ to open our eyes, see the unfortunate and help such in time of need? Of course it is. Jesus was and is interested in fairness. He has given much and expect our best in return. Let us give of our lives, our time, our energy and our abilities that those in need can be blessed by our serving Christ Jesus.
Gordon Musick
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