Title: Toil and Service
One of the big problems that humans have to solve in this world is their relationship with people.
Each person lives with self-doubt, self-esteem, and hopes and goals.
It is difficult for such individuals to come together and form harmonious and harmonious fellowship.
Therefore, those who have good relationships with their neighbors can also live a smooth and happy life.
Therefore, many people think about how to have successful fellowship with their neighbors.
In particular, since the life of a believer is a continuation of life of fellowship with God and neighbors, we cannot but think of ways of true and harmonious fellowship.
Example---Exoskeleton and Endoskeleton
Lobster and crab are encased in a sharp and hard shell, so if you accidentally touch them, you will get hurt. These animals are called exoskeletons, and if you look inside, they are not very flesh. However, humans have hard bones deep inside their bodies, and the outside is covered with soft flesh and skin, so they can feel the warmth when dealing with others.
Isn't it because God created humans as endoskeletons so that we can meet with gentle words and friendly smiles when dealing with our neighbors? Some people get hurt when they meet, and others get comfort when they meet. We need to keep the framework of the unshakable truth within us, but we need an attitude of embracing and embracing others. When we come to understand the Word and doctrine, it is easy to make the mistake of using them to criticize others. In today's divided society, possessing one's own beliefs, but a gentle attitude to express them, is desperately needed. Realize the truth, but we must not forget that there is another truth that expresses the truth. (Dr. Park Sang-eun - Director of Sam Anyang Hospital)
If so, let's take a look at what the Bible really recommends for fellowship.
1. Fellowship with hard work
Among human activities, the greatest thing that requires mental and physical effort is to establish friendship with people.
It is very tiring and laborious to make friends with people with different worldviews, different tastes, and different established consciousnesses.
This can be seen by looking at the example in which the service industry demands the highest price in modern society.
In this way, each person has a desire to be treated, so in order to get along with others, it is necessary to treat others first, respect them first, and look at their interests and pride first.
There is no royal road to fellowship.
Those who work hard for each other can take the initiative in communion.
Let's become saints who bear fruit through hard work.
Yehwa---Angel Pyo Kang, butler
Butler Kang, who is 70 years old, was having a lunch break with his friend Kim Young-sik at No-Ninjeong. Because Butler Kang is above the level of skill, if the situation was unfavorable, Kim Jong-un insisted on inheriting it.
Not once or twice, but without hesitation, I asked him to continue to inherit it, but butler Kang said one word: “Tell me that you are clean.” Then, suddenly, Mr. Kim mixed up the words on the chess board and declared it invalid.
Then most people would be angry. And I would have said this. “You’re such an ignorant nerd. How can you do this for just buying one lunch? Aww, you filthy human!”
But Butler Kang was different. “Okay, let’s cancel this board and try again when you’re in good shape. And it's lunch time, so let's go eat lunch together. Today I will buy it.”
Butler Kang grabbed the arm of Mr. Kim, who was shy, and headed to the restaurant. The following week, Deacon Kang came to the church with Kim's hand.
wise saying
It is the logic of the devil that it is okay to sin because God's mercy is abundant. - T. Wattson
Examine yourself. If you are always looking out for yourself, there is always a source of strength that will spring up. - Aurelius
He always believes in accusations against himself, but never in praising himself.- Montenue
It is equally wrong to value yourself too high or to be too trivial. - Goethe
2. A fellowship that requires an attitude of humility
You can make many friends through outward labor and social skills of service.
But those who serve their neighbors, armed with humility from the heart, will be able to associate with sincere and eternal friends.
The Bible encourages us to regard others as better (better) than ourselves.
No matter how good a person is in material service, if he shows even the slightest arrogance to the other person, he will never win their heart.
A person is a lump of pride.
Especially those who don't have more than others.
Therefore, no matter what kind of person you are, you will be able to achieve an amicable friendship by acknowledging the person's unique personality, characteristics, and strengths, and treating them with an attitude that exalts them.
Yes Tue---Now let's break up
There are things you can say and things you should never say. There are things you can give to others and there are things you should never give to others. Sometimes it is okay to give up, and there are things that you should not give up even if you lose your life.
Even if you give away your property, you cannot give away your chastity. Even if you give up your honor, you shouldn't give up your faith.
Even if you lose your life, you must not lose Jesus.
There are many times in life when a couple fights. When you fight, fierce words are bound to come out.
But you shouldn't say anything decisive.
Don't say things like "Now we're separated" or "We can't live, so let's get a divorce."
♣ Good deeds for families of faith
Paul commanded the saints to do good deeds, but more to the families of faith.
Families of faith have priority to receive the love of the saints as brothers in Christ.
Also, the beautiful image of love between the saints can serve as a catalyst for unbelievers to enter into the gospel of Christ.
As we have seen above, psychologically and ethically humans are egocentric and have many flaws in common.
To deal with such people and further develop into good neighbors,
We ourselves must first be proactive and imitate Christ, armed with service, sacrifice, and generosity.
It will be difficult to find any other way to achieve eternal communion other than this.
We bless you as believers who glorify God through hard work and service.