Title: Things worthwhile / Matthew 10:40-42
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Worthwhile work / Matthew 10:40-42
There is a movie called 'The Wild Woman'. The plot of the film is roughly as follows. A widow in America's pioneering era
A white woman who became a seal came to live on the frontier. Indians living nearby
I came to see them, but the clothes worn by the white women and the furniture they had were on the Indian women.
The crab looked very strange. One day, an Indian woman brought a yellow stone
I gave it to this white woman. It is a shiny stone of little use to the Indians.
It was only. Even a white woman, unaware that it was a gold nugget at first, gave her a suit as a greeting.
It was. Then the Indian women who lived nearby brought in gold nuggets and clothes and furnishings.
changed
But an Indian woman came with something in her hand, and although she did not have a yellow stone,
He said, "Can I give you just one thing?" I got it and it's a very big diamond
It was mond. The white woman told her to take whatever she wanted. Wolf
As a result, the white woman became very rich.
There were plenty of stories like this when white people first explored Africa. price and value
is completely different. Therefore, those who do not have a value judgment throw away precious and precious things and write less.
and change it. Maybe we live like this too? From the moment I open my eyes in the morning to the night
You wander around frantically until late, but how much worthwhile work are you living for?
how? Running around to make money, running for fame or power... … . so take a nap
They are busy walking around until the week given to them, but in fact they have caught nothing, their body is ill, and their work is full.
Not even... … .
The short story of the Lord that I read today is about who is really worthwhile and what is really worthwhile.
showing what this is. This morning we quietly and openly listen to the word of the Lord.
Let's tilt And I hope that you will become a worthy saint who lives a worthy life.
1. A person's worth is evaluated according to what he does.
Animals have different values according to their appearance. Pretty handsome, ugly, or strong
Whether or not you have a weak constitution is the standard of value. But no matter how good-looking a person is,
Life is worthless if you just sit around with nothing to do. Live hard even if your appearance doesn't change
A baby is a valuable life I saw an article in a newspaper saying that living with my parents is a luxury.
It is reported that the number of potential parasitic singles increasing the number is estimated at close to 5 million.
(Joseon, March 3, 2001). Isn't this kind of person a worthless life?
In this way, people are valued differently depending on what they are doing. therefore what
It matters who you are doing and who you are working for. Even with the same secretarial position, the mayor and the secretary
Isn't there a huge difference in the ranks of Ryeong's secretary? Then not the king or the president, but only
How precious are those who are called as servants of God, the King of kings? in the Lord's work
A good man is often called a 'Servant of the Lord', but even though he is a servant, a servant of the Lord is truly valuable
But as one who lives, he is famous; as one who is dying, behold, we live; as one who is disciplined, and yet not put to death.
as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich
And as one who has nothing, yet he has all things” (2 Corinthians 6:7-10).
Realize how precious and valuable life is to become a disciple of the Lord and live as a servant of the Lord.
The moon was Peter. Peter said to him one day, “Follow me. I am you.
I will make you fishers of fish” (Matthew 4:19), so they immediately left their boats and nets and followed the Lord.
All. It was no different from Matthew, who sat at the customs office as a tax collector.
But the rich young man who came to Jesus did not know this. So the Lord said, "You are perfect.
If you are an eunuch, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.
and come, follow me” (Matthew 19:21), did you not leave with sorrow?
Peter, who was grieved, said, "Look, we have left everything and followed you; therefore, we
What will you get?" The Lord answered, "Truly I say to you, three
When the table is renewed and the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who follow me will also sit on twelve thrones.
Oh, I will judge the twelve tribes of Israel” (Matthew 19:27-28).
It happened in Scotland. One day, while having a tiring pastoral life,
Two pastors who did not receive light met and talked. One pastor to another
The crab speaks like this. “I’ve been in ministry for the past three years, but I’m actually born again in the true sense of the word.
We've only got one saint yet." And how did a young man named Robert Marpett do this?
said: “I recently had a week-long revival at our church,
I risked a lot to lead this meeting, but I only got one person."
We shared the bitter experiences of life. But years later, something amazing happened. this one
One believer, Robert Marpet, who gained in 3 years through Pastor, is the foundation of African missionary work.
I became a missionary who laid the frame,
Livingston became a great man of God who kindled the fire of the gospel of Jesus Christ on the African continent.
It was.
2. But the world does not recognize its noble value.
Of course, like the US and some European countries, I know how precious the clergy of the Lord are.
There is also a giving society. But the world we live in doesn't appreciate it.
Simply put, the pastor is not popular.
In some cases, even the deacons and elders will send their smart, well-educated children to law school.
I'm sending you to medical school to make a doctor or a judge. And I can't study and go to a good university
This is happening. Smart and talented people make doctors and judges, incompetent and practical people
One cold winter evening, a poorly dressed man came into a musical instrument store in downtown London, England.
came. An old violin was held by his side. “I am hungry now.
I can't. Please buy this violin. Any amount is fine." So Be, the owner of the musical instrument store
Mr. Tsu bought the violin for one guinea. 1 Guinea was the British currency at the time, about 5 today.
Equivalent to dollars. After the man left, Mr. Betts inadvertently tried to play the old violin by holding his hand.
I put this bow on the string and tried pulling it once. Then, a surprisingly good sound was abundant
Wouldn't that come out? I had a strange thought, so I quickly turned on the light and covered the dusty violin.
I looked inside, and there was writing that made me faint. Antonio Stradivari, 1704 (not
Tonio Stradivari, produced in 1704). The owner of the musical instrument store, Mr. Betz, found the violin missing.
A violin made by the virtuoso Stradivari, whom many people have been trying to find for one or two hundred years.
I soon found out that it was Lynn. The owner of the musical instrument store quickly went out to find the person who sold it.
But it was in vain. I was hungry and sold Viol for $5, enough to buy a few meals.
Lin was worth a whopping $100,000. Because he didn't know the true value of this violin
All. In this world, the noble value is often not recognized.
3. But those who know and acknowledge its value are blessed.
Let's go through today's text once again. Especially in verse 42, the Lord said, "And whoever
Whoever gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones in the name of the disciple, truly I am you.
I say to you, that person will by no means lose his reward."
are you referring to? Look at the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25. the king is on the right
You have spoken to people who have “Truly I say to you, you are here among my brothers.
As you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me” (Matthew 25:40).
He did not say 'my brother', but 'here, the least of my brothers.' again on the left
He also spoke to those in “Truly I say to you, this least
What you did not do for one, you did not do for me” (Matthew 25:45).
Not a 'little one'. 'This is one of the least.' So the little one you mentioned here
I, the little one, refer to the disciple of the Lord.
Even though they are small, do not treat the Lord's disciples, the servants of the Lord, who gave their lives for the Lord.
What you did was to treat the Lord, and to ignore the suffering servants of the Lord was to serve the Lord.
It's like pretending. That's why the Apostle Paul exhorted, "He who is taught, teach the word.
All good things be with him who strikes” (Galatians 6:6). Also, the writer of Hebrews said,
“Obey those who lead you and be submissive. They will watch out for your souls.
He acts as one who makes an account. Let us do this with joy, and with sorrow
don't do it Otherwise, it is of no benefit to you” (Hebrews 13:17).
Look at Philippians 4. Paul said, "I am not speaking because I am in need, but
I have learned to be content in any circumstance, I know how to be humble and I know how to abound.
I have learned the secret of being satisfied in all things and of hunger, abundance, and want. empowering me
Through him I can do all things” (Philippians 4:11-13). But the Philippian church
When he sent me a favor, he said that it was well done and said, “This is an acceptable and fragrant offering.
that pleases God” (Philippians 4:18) and “my God is the Christ.
He will supply all your needs according to his riches in number and glory.”
There is.
Let's go back to the main text. The Lord spoke only of hospitality by giving a lot of material and possessions.
Rather, he is saying, "Even a bowl of cold water for one of these little ones..." magnetism
For anyone staying at home, cold water is readily available. But on a hot day, the gospel
You don't know how precious a bowl of cold water is to a person who travels and struggles for
However, only those who know the value of an evangelist and the preciousness of an evangelist can share this bowl of cold water.
It is a favor that can be given. The man named Gaius in the book of 3 John was poor and sickly.
(3 John 1:2) Evangelists who came to the area were welcomed and sent out appropriately. However, d
The person named Audrebe doesn't even entertain, and if someone tries to do it, they don't do it.
I have disrupted. How can such a person expect God's blessing? rather the apostle
John said, "If I go, I will not forget what he has done."
I finish my talk today. Do you want to receive the Prophet's reward? Receive the prophet sent by God
Please time. Do you want to receive the reward of the righteous? Receive the righteous who God approves
It is. Recognize the value of those who are sent by the Lord and dedicate their lives to the Lord.
It is truly worthwhile to welcome and treat him.