Titus 3:14
14 And [de] let [manthano] ours [hemeteros] also [kai] learn [manthano] to
maintain [proistemi] good [kalos] works [ergon] for [eis] necessary [anagkaios] uses [chreia], that [hina me] they be [o] not [hina me] unfruitful [akarpos]. KJV-Interlinear
14 And let our people also learn
to engage in good deeds to meet pressing needs, that they may not be
unfruitful. NASB
Our people,
are those who are Christians, who have engaged themselves in the work of Paul
and others, in spreading the gospel, and in the establishment of local churches
or study groups, for the purpose of teaching or learning doctrine.
Their work? To engage in good works. Works which are spiritually related, for the
benefit of others in their spiritual lives.
There was a vast
organization, a loosely connected organization as it were, of folks that
contributed to the work and effort of Paul.
Most folks simply contributed money.
Others contributed food, or clothing, or a place where those who
traveled, could stay.Still others were
organizers, and still others did many other things that we couldn t possibly
list.
You are among them
too.No matter what it is that you do in
this life, God has a purpose for you.
And your purpose most likely is a dual purpose.
The first purpose of
your life is to function in this temporal world, doing whatever it is that you
do on a daily basis.This temporal role
is your logistical role in life that supports your real role, which is your
spiritual role.
Your second purpose is
of a spiritual nature.Your spiritual
purpose is related to your personal obligation to promote spiritual teaching to
others.This may be a direct effort on
your part, or an indirect effort.For most
folks, their effort or contribution is indirect.
And by the way, your
situation, whatever it may be, is perfect for facilitating your role in the
spiritual life.You do not have to be a
celebrity, or have any special attributes in your make-up. God will use you just as you are, or God will mold you with doctrine in the way He wants
to.
All you have to do is
get with your spiritual studies and grow up.
God will direct, but you have to participate as well. God has issued mandates,
and you are to follow them.
What are the pressing
needs?They are the spiritual needs of
every individual on this planet.
The clock is ticking
for everyone.Eternity is fast
approaching people everyday, and sooner or later, we all will face our exit
call from this world.What then? Well, everyone has to stand before Jesus, and
they will be sent to the left (Torments for unbelievers) or to the right (Heaven
for believers).
Even those who make it
into heaven, will have an evaluation, for eternal
blessings due to their spiritual growth they acquired in this life. And when we each stand before Christ, our
eternal destiny will be infinitely greater in blessing if we have advanced to
maturity.
So, unbelievers have
the greatest of needs heaven verses the eventual Lake of Fire. Believers have the next greatest of needs,
spiritual growth to maturity, which will make the difference between a
phenomenally greater eternal life and a so-so eternal life. Review the Parables of Christ series.
And how is everyone
going to get their chance?Just as you
have.They will either have the gospel
or Bible study available for them, if it is supported and promoted, or they won t,
if it is not supported or promoted.
God raises
up believers and He uses prepared believers in His plan. You will either be counted among them, or you
won t.
You will either be
among the fruitful, those who function in their spiritual life,
or you may be among the unfruitful, those who have a ho-hum, let someone else
do it, attitude.
God places no burden on
anyone.God does provide everyone with
the means, and then sits back to see if they use it, or find excuses.
And by the way, your
spiritual function lasts you all of your life, it is not just a once or twice,
or whenever you happen to be in the mood effort. Discover your role, without playing the
procrastination, I don t know, game, and get your spiritual production going.