"Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife[a] or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first." Matthew 19:28-30
Accept one another for who they are. If there is sin in another's life, go to them privately. Do not then judge them or turn your back on them. Do not gossip about it. Do not repeat what someone has shared in confidence. I proudly have always been nicknamed, "keeper of all secrets" because I would never divulge what someone shared with me in private nor would I ever betray someone. When our intentions are pure in spirit, the Lord will honor that. We should be made to be accountable partners for one another. I know my husband is mine. When I do, think or say something that is wrong, I confess it to him. There is atonement when we speak our sins to another. Man does not offer up his forgiveness (that was why I hated going to confession as a child) but we are to be accountable to another. With so much going against the believer already in today's society, the last thing we need to do is turn on one another. It is such a small circle and we all need each other. The bible says in Ephesians 2:19 that "familial relationships are established". We are true brothers and sisters in Christ because we all share the same Father. Cherish that. Some of us are closer to our Christ siblings than our own. Many families have distanced and/or disowned their families for following Jesus. In fact, in verse 30 of the scripture that says, "many who are last will be first" refers to all of us that have been rejected from the world. I can name so many examples of fellow believers, including myself, that were rejected in their work places for being "different" or having "faith". Being called Jesus freaks or hypocrites. So for all of us that have chosen to go to the back of the line for Jesus, will be first in the kingdom of God. Do not turn your back on anyone for temporal gain. We are not of this world therefore we are not supposed to "fit in". Surround yourself with a strong core of family who shares the love of God with you. Build a circle of people who will encourage you and lift you up in prayer, not try to drag you down. Be of one accord. So today, pray for your loved ones, your circle of friends, your brothers and sisters in Christ and thank the good Lord for all who have come to your life. What a blessing they are!
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