True instruction was in his mouth and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and turned many from sin.
Malachi 2:6 NIV
Here in Malachi, this section is entitled, "God Warns His Priests." We need to realize that with Christ, we too are a part of a royal priesthood. We are representatives, ambassadors, and servants of Christ. We have been sealed with the Holy Spirit at baptism, and as a result have direct access to our Father through prayer.
As such, being representatives of Christ, we need to grow in that role on a moment by moment basis by daily reading of the
Word, by fellowship with believers, by attendance at worship and by sharing of our time, talent and treasure. Such activity will, through the work of the Holy Spirit, with peace and uprightness, and other Spiritual fruits build up or grow the kingdom of the Lord.
As representatives of Christ, let us with the Spirit's Help, direct and turn others from sin. Let us not be stumbling blocks to other's Spiritual growth.
How do you view your role, on a moment by moment basis, of instructing others?
Where do you need the Spirit's help to illuminate dark areas in your life?
Pray for the Spirit to guide your path to be committed to telling the story on a moment by moment basis.
In Christ,
David P
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