Changing the world Part II

Continuing …..Sub topic: changing the world. What the Lord has done through a people that for 1500 yrs did not even have their own copies of his word to read.

Man eaters, barbarians were converted to the faith.

Human sacrifice as normal to all human religions was ended in the west.

States/Kings, rich and poor, saw themselves as under the same law.

The state having limitations on it, as a part of Gods order.

Slavery as basic to life was ended.

Torture which had always been a normal tool of any state was ended.

Basic human dignity came to be known, as all were made in the image of God.

Hospitals.

Orphanages

The pagan viewpoint ( greek/roman, among others) that an elite should rule was replaced by a most rudimentary understading of representative government. Along the lines of “choose from among you men….”

The sparing of non combatants from warfare, women and children, etc.

All honest labor was seen as dignified and of glory to God.

Basic human liberties and religious liberties as in the church being free and apart from the state.

Science as we understand it burst on the scene. etc etc etc

Women elevated as co-heirs in Christ

Today we let the world get away with saying, of course, of course everyone agrees with these things. But when Christ came and started his church none of this was even thought of.

This all arose from a people, who made disciples. It came out of communities, societies, cultures that took serious the call to be sure of biblical doctrines and saw no limit on the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Yes, tons of it was half baked .

On this last Sunday I tried to stress to men and women alike, that in any area of life where we endeavor to do anything for the glory of God, changing diapers, schooling, training, giving understanding, Deut 6 basic discipling we are talking about, then the Kingdom of God advances. If you have a family, this is your calling. Fully understand what God calls for here, and you are then ready to disciple nations.

But that doesnt seems like we are doing enough for our God, does it? That’s what my mind says.

But Gods word says…. "If you love Me, keep My commandments. John 14:15

…. and He said to them: "Set your hearts on all the words which I testify among you today, which you shall command your children to be careful to observe--all the words of this law. 47 For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess." Deut 32:46-47

This has been Gods way to change the world. It has been on hold for a long time while many try to fill their lives with an expression that they think is worthy of God. But what sayeth the scriptures?

…So Samuel said: "Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. 1 Sam 15:22

Are you willing to work a crop that may not harvest until after you are long dead and gone? It isnt splashy, it isnt sensational, it just calls for you to daily die to yourself to do it right. All Abraham got to see was one son.

....For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life.....