In multiple discussions with many church-goers, there is one thing that is obvious, that "it is impossible to run and complete the Christian race on our own".
Scripture: Phil 3: 17 to 4:3
Paul wrote to the Phillipian church telling them that there are many enemies, who call themselves believers but yet still live double lives. Paul said these are headed for destruction.
What must we do finish strong together in the Christian race?
1. Be heavenly and not earth-minded in our walk with God
When we decide to become people of God, earthly pleasure must no longer be our main pursuit. If we do not challenge one another to love and good deeds, we are not doing our job. We cannot live
One big issue is the struggle against pornograhy, a trap of shame and isolation.
5 steps to break free by Joe Dallas:
- Access - removing access is more than half the battle. Set restrictions in getting access
- Accountability - no man overcomes by himself
- Awareness - know your pattern and weakness. Know what makes us tempted
- Amends - take responsibility, show humility. No matter how many times we fall, come and confess
- Anticipation - the race is on, let's do this together
We can go from victory to victory if we keep running together, running toward the goal of seeing Jesus.
2. Be united and not divided in our work for God
If we want to complete the task of telling the world about God, we cannot be divided in our work. If disagreements happen, we have to work together to settle the issue.
Just like the game of human knots, if we work together to untie the knots, it became a rewarding experience. We are one body in Christ, built for the purpose of making him known, and we need to be united to achieve the goal.
Observations of Philippines G12 church
- Serve with excellence- they were punctual and serve wholeheartedly, going all the way out in the service of the church
- Committed - each one of the church members has disciples, some 5 some 7 and some.many more...
- Help each other succeed - all cell leaders enlist the help from marketplace leaders to help lead people to God