A Quiet And Peaceful Living
Written by: Delbert Magusara Haim
March 31, 2013
Perhaps not all of us are born with identical duties; for some are born to be a father of many children, and some are unmarried; some are heroes, and some are leaders; some are teachers, and some are helpers, and etc.....These are the few tasks of men to live with whether they will accept or not, for if anyone refuses to do their part; surely will suffer the consequences.
The way people are striving to success is simply a good choice than those who did not. As a family man, we should do our responsiblity in providing the needs of ourselves and to our family; being a father of many children we should feed them, give them education, and things to enjoy until they get married and separated.
That is the faith of being a father we should keep for the sake of goodness. There is nothing wrong about it neither a reason to fail, if we do it lawfully. But some people use the other passage of Timothy to refute this goodness that says; But godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Timothy 6:6. They used it a reason to support their foolishness saying; having no work is a great gain too for they are contented with it. Is this really the context here? well, in the first place the Bible says;
The writer of Thessalonians said; For even when we were with you, that means even they the apostles and the elders are with them to care they should work for their needs. How much more today that either one of the gifted men there is none that exist. It means that you are the responsible of yourself and your own house of whatever reasons. To emphasize, the term contentment here is referring the fact of first century tribulation wherein many churches had experiencing poverty.
Their supplies are limited and it needs proper handling to survive. Thus they should be contented of even once a day meal, few dresses, lack of medicines, hiding anywhere, and no freedom in public. Though this was happening to them because of the Antichrists, they have gain the riches of liberality in themselves through the gospel. And in the sense that this type of living should be applied today is totally unreleavant. For we know we are free from wars, we have the freedom of speech, we can work well if we could, and that we have all things to enjoy.
The term contentment doesn't mean that we should limit our capability to achieve a great purpose in life. All is depends upon you who have the knowledge of truth unless you are ignorance of Bible relevance in which the purpose is addressed. Such as we should suffer also like them because we are Christians and bound to a certain role of poverty. No! that's not the point; for the sufferings they(early Christians) had experienced are intended in that period of time prior for the fulfillment of the prophecy whereas today there is no more unfulfilled prophecy at all that we should care. All that we encounter in every situation is just the result of our deeds and by law of natures. In truth, to become a rich in this world is not forbidden but is a gift from God for those who understand. Not because we are discontented but because we are free to enjoy all things He has created for us as the results of freedom and peace. The only thing that we need to care about is the pride of uncertain riches. For some rich are high minded and thinking those things that can glorify their possessions and start comparing themselves to their neighbors, friends, and even in the family. They create gap of relation with the poor but very open to dwell with the rich men. Rich people who have this type of behavior are not wise, unlearned, and are fool with respect to knowledge as the Bible says.
Thus it is impossible to obtain a quite and peaceful living if we don't have knowledge in scriptures.Take note, the early Christians are folowing this type of ordinance despite of their sufferings in the hands of Antichrist and had accepted everything the way their apostle Paul did in the same reason as God teaches;
Through faith they are in peace despite of everything that happens in their lives because knowledge is the conqueror of fair as they have the mind of Christ. But how about you today who live in the world of liberty, do you still believe you suffered because you have thought that the Bible is unfulfilled? or it was your false idea that makes you miserable. But sometimes laziness is the reason.
Therefore contentment can be achieved through the knowledge of all things. So if you have no knowledge then you have no power to explore the freedom of God's creation. So wake up and don't deceive yourself and enjoy all things.
March 31, 2013
Perhaps not all of us are born with identical duties; for some are born to be a father of many children, and some are unmarried; some are heroes, and some are leaders; some are teachers, and some are helpers, and etc.....These are the few tasks of men to live with whether they will accept or not, for if anyone refuses to do their part; surely will suffer the consequences.
- Galatians 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
The way people are striving to success is simply a good choice than those who did not. As a family man, we should do our responsiblity in providing the needs of ourselves and to our family; being a father of many children we should feed them, give them education, and things to enjoy until they get married and separated.
- 1 Timothy 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.
That is the faith of being a father we should keep for the sake of goodness. There is nothing wrong about it neither a reason to fail, if we do it lawfully. But some people use the other passage of Timothy to refute this goodness that says; But godliness with contentment is great gain 1 Timothy 6:6. They used it a reason to support their foolishness saying; having no work is a great gain too for they are contented with it. Is this really the context here? well, in the first place the Bible says;
- 2 Thessalonians 3:10 For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
The writer of Thessalonians said; For even when we were with you, that means even they the apostles and the elders are with them to care they should work for their needs. How much more today that either one of the gifted men there is none that exist. It means that you are the responsible of yourself and your own house of whatever reasons. To emphasize, the term contentment here is referring the fact of first century tribulation wherein many churches had experiencing poverty.
- 2 Corinthians 8:2 How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Their supplies are limited and it needs proper handling to survive. Thus they should be contented of even once a day meal, few dresses, lack of medicines, hiding anywhere, and no freedom in public. Though this was happening to them because of the Antichrists, they have gain the riches of liberality in themselves through the gospel. And in the sense that this type of living should be applied today is totally unreleavant. For we know we are free from wars, we have the freedom of speech, we can work well if we could, and that we have all things to enjoy.
- 1 Timothy 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;
The term contentment doesn't mean that we should limit our capability to achieve a great purpose in life. All is depends upon you who have the knowledge of truth unless you are ignorance of Bible relevance in which the purpose is addressed. Such as we should suffer also like them because we are Christians and bound to a certain role of poverty. No! that's not the point; for the sufferings they(early Christians) had experienced are intended in that period of time prior for the fulfillment of the prophecy whereas today there is no more unfulfilled prophecy at all that we should care. All that we encounter in every situation is just the result of our deeds and by law of natures. In truth, to become a rich in this world is not forbidden but is a gift from God for those who understand. Not because we are discontented but because we are free to enjoy all things He has created for us as the results of freedom and peace. The only thing that we need to care about is the pride of uncertain riches. For some rich are high minded and thinking those things that can glorify their possessions and start comparing themselves to their neighbors, friends, and even in the family. They create gap of relation with the poor but very open to dwell with the rich men. Rich people who have this type of behavior are not wise, unlearned, and are fool with respect to knowledge as the Bible says.
- 2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
Thus it is impossible to obtain a quite and peaceful living if we don't have knowledge in scriptures.Take note, the early Christians are folowing this type of ordinance despite of their sufferings in the hands of Antichrist and had accepted everything the way their apostle Paul did in the same reason as God teaches;
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Through faith they are in peace despite of everything that happens in their lives because knowledge is the conqueror of fair as they have the mind of Christ. But how about you today who live in the world of liberty, do you still believe you suffered because you have thought that the Bible is unfulfilled? or it was your false idea that makes you miserable. But sometimes laziness is the reason.
Therefore contentment can be achieved through the knowledge of all things. So if you have no knowledge then you have no power to explore the freedom of God's creation. So wake up and don't deceive yourself and enjoy all things.
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