Daily Thoughts

In the P of GP we read that God created all things spiritually before they were naturally upon the earth.  Moses 3:5-7 " And every plant of the field before it was in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew. For I, the Lord God, created all things, of which I have spoken, spiritually, before they were naturally upon the face of the earth. For I, the Lord God, had not caused it to rain upon the face of the earth. And I, the Lord God, had created all the children of men; and not yet a man to till the ground; for in heaven created I them; and there was not yet flesh upon the earth, neither in the water, neither in the air; But I, the Lord God, spake, and there went up a mist from the earth, and watered the whole face of the ground.  And I, the Lord God, formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul, the first flesh upon the earth, the first man also; nevertheless, all things were before created; but spiritually were they created and made according to my word."

In the New Testament we read that Jesus commanded us to love one another, as He loved us.  This is how we can tell a true disciple of Christ--he will show love for others.  So if we question whether someone is a true Christian or not, this is how we can tell.  How loving are they toward their fellowman?  How do we measure up?  Are we sufficiently loving so that someone would be able to tell we're followers of Jesus Christ by the way we treat other people?  John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.  By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

Some verses with a thought booklet relate how various people came to Christ and asked Him what they were to do.  He knew what each individual was lacking and gave them advice accordingly.  To some he said that if they had two coats and know someone who had none, they should give to them, and likewise with food.  He told the publicans to not require others to pay more than what was due.  He told the soldiers to avoid violence and not accuse others falsely.  He also told them to be content with their wages.  If we were to ask Christ today what we should do, what would He tell us? These verses give us clues, as well as the verses we read in the paragraph above.  We need to show love for others and treat others with kindness, generosity, and respect.  Luke 3:10-14 "And the people asked him, saying, What shall we do then?  He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. Then came also publicans to be baptized, and said unto him, Master, what shall we do?  And he said unto them, Exact no more than that which is appointed you.  And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we do? And he said unto them, Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages."