I was reading about how some believers think it’s ok to do so little for Christ and just “Get By, By The Skin OF Their Teeth.” Here’s a couple of verses that expose that mentality as unbiblical. 2 Corinthians 8:1-3,5 Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing… Did you catch the circumstances in which they were living? Great trial of affliction…and deep poverty… Wow! How could believers give financially beyond their ability when they are persecuted and poor? The answer is found in verse 5 where it tells us that they first gave themselves to the Lord. Have you done that yet today? Have you commited your day to Christ? If we don't begin with each day, how will we ever be able to commit our lives? "Getting by by the skin of one’s teeth is not a biblical attitude, in fact, it is an anti-biblical attitude. When God created man He made him a creature of choice and God is glorified when we choose to serve, not when we feel constrained to do so. And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men. (Colossians 3.23)." Who are you going to live for today? You behavior will clearly shout your choice. Make that Choice Jesus – Because it Matters! -Pastor Charlie |