1st Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
If the manifestations of loving acts of kindness are the only distinguishing factors, there are now a million and one to be found, any and everywhere. The love of God in the heart is a must, but the work of salvation is a holistic approach that inevitably will affect for the better, every aspect of our being, our body, soul and spirit.
In other words, Paul’s message to the new Christian church in his day, is now applicable to the remnant people of God, and just as Paul said follow me, even as I follow Christ, we too must be able to say to our neighbors, friends, co-workers, children and anyone with whom we come in contact, “Whatever you see me do you can safely follow me, since I’m a follower of Christ”
Therefore, in tackling the invasive nature of pagan culture in the churches, there are certain things we would have to put in place, through our deliberate decisions and choices. [1] We must individually decide that the word of God will be the final authority in whatsoever we think, do or say.
Matthew 4:3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!