Today’s Devotion
Topic: Christian Values & Practices!
(Part 1)
Self Assessment
INTRODUCTION: We live in a day and age where Christian values seem to be losing their place in a world that is growing in constant disregard for all things sacred.
The present age is corrupting almost everyone and secularizing the church in such a way that is really uncomfortable for the elect. The fear of God is fast waning off to give way to human philosophies and principles that only seek to gratify our selfish desires.
Is it not time to wake up and run back to the Word of God before we miss heaven in our attempt to attain the pleasures of the earth?
This has become the inspiration behind our series on Christian values and practices. Most of our discussions will be based on Hebrews 13. We pray you be blessed beyond measure.
Background: The author of Hebrews touched on several themes that help us understand the sacredness of God and the provision He has made so that we, though unworthy, can through Christ Jesus partake in His divine Holiness.
In the chapter 13 however, the author tries to summarize some Christian values we must hold dearly to. This is because they please the Lord and have eternal benefits for those who practice them. Let us now begin the series by trying to understand the value of BROTHERLY LOVE.
Text: Hebrews 13: 1-3
1 “Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. 2 Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it. 3 Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” Amen!
Questions
1) Kindly read verse 1 carefully:
a. Why do you think the author of Hebrews in his conclusion begins with the theme of love. In other words why is the theme of love very important in Christianity?
b. Why do you think we must continue to love one another as brothers and sisters and how do we do that?
c. What are some of the challenges that surround our being able to love one another and how can we overcome them?
- Kindly reflect on verse 2 again:
a. What are some of the ways we can show hospitality to strangers?
b. What are some of the modern day dangers and fears regarding strangers?
c. What are some of the practical ways we can obey and honor this verse without putting ourselves in harm’s way?
- Kindly revisit verse 3, and share your thoughts on the following:
a. Why is it so hard for us to bear with those who are in prison and those who are mistreated by others?
b. What are some of the practical ways to remember those who are in prison as if we were together with them in prison?
c. Why do you think doing this pleases the Lord?
- What have you learnt from today’s discussion?
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