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Years ago, I was chosen for “jury duty”.
The case was about a man accused of DUI (drunk driver).
The arresting officer’s testimony was very weak.
It seemed that uniform and testimony didn't correspond with each other.
Jury duty, drunk driver, weak testimony of arresting
officer was weak testimony of , uniform & tetimony didn't correspond...
- Jury duty, drunk driver, weak testimony of arresting
officer, uniform & tetimony didn't correspond...
There was no power in the testimony.
The case was lost based on the weak testimony of the key witness.
Decisions of the jury rest on the power of the testimony!
testimony of the key witness.
We have been called to be witnesses to God.
We have "received the Holy Spirit so we can testify with power in our Jerusalem, our Judea, our Samaria, and in the rest of the world.
We " received the HS so we can testify with power
Unfortunately “our uniform” says one thing, but our testimony says another...”.
"The habit does not make the monk", states the old saying.
testimony says another... "the habit does not make
the monk"
WHERE IS THE POWER OF OUR TESTIMONY?
In the previous 11 chapters of the letter, Paul had explained to the believers in Rome all the things God has done for them, His mercy, how He saved them (and us too) without deserving it...
Background.
- In the previous 11 chap.
Paul has explained to the
believers in Rome all the things God has done for them,
his mercy, how he saved us without deserving it...
But "the more it has been given to us, the more it's required from us".
In view of those blessings, in chapter 12, Paul proceeded to describe our duties as christians.
required from us".
In view of those blessings,in chp 12
Paul proceeds to describe our duties as xns.
The power of our testimony will depend on the fulfillment of those duties!
fillment of those duties
WHERE IS THE POWER OF OUR TESTIMONY BASED ON?
BASED ON THE LOVE WE SHOW.
Love to God first.
Definitively this verse refers to our love for God first.
We know this because of the connected phrase: “Abhorring the evil, clinging to good.”
Love to God first.
v.9
Definitevely this verse refers to our love for God
first.
We know this because of the connected phrase:
“Abhorring the evil, clinging to good.”
So many people claim to love God, but if we observe their actions.... we may conclude that it's only from their lips (love with hypocrisy!).
their actions.... we may conclude that it's only from
their lips ()
If we love Him, we obey Him; if we obey Him, our testimony will be powerful...(people see actions, not words)
will be powerful...(people see actions not words)
ILUST.
EXTRA DIME (EOI 4991)
A young man employed by our Sunday school board told the following searching story.
He was invited at the last minute to preach at a church in Nashville.
On sudden impulse he used as his text, “Thou shalt not steal.”
The next morning he stepped on the bus and handed the driver a dollar bill.
The driver handed him back his change.
He stood in the rear of the bus and counted the change.
There was a dime too much.
His first thought was, “The bus company will never miss this dime.”
Then quickly came the realization that he could not keep money that did not belong to him.
He made his way to the front and said to the driver, “You gave me too much change.”
Imagine his surprise when the driver replied, “Yes, a dime too much.
I gave it to you purposely.
You see, I heard your sermon yesterday, and I watched in my mirror as you counted your change.
Had you kept the dime I would never again have had any confidence in preaching.”
What a tragedy if he had done the wrong thing!
Showing true affection to our brothers.
If there is something that will impact the world it's the love and affection christians show to each other.
- If there is something that will impact the world
Love to God results in love to our neighbor (2 commandments).
it's the love and afection xns show to each other.
- Love to God results in love to our neighbor
(2 commandments)
Such brotherly love must be expressed... (holy kiss)
Unfortunately, America is a very cold and inexpressive society regarding relationships.
testimony!!
society regarding relationships.
Affects testimony!!
ILUST.
WORSHIP IN BARBER SHOP (EOI 4994)
“I was in a barber shop,” remarked former President Woodrow Wilson, “when I became aware that a personality had entered the room.
A man had come quietly in upon the same errand as myself, and sat in the chair next to me.
Every word that he uttered showed a personal and vital interest in the man who was serving him; and before I got through, I was aware that I had attended an evangelistic service, because Mr. Moody was in the next chair.
I purposely lingered in the room after he left, and noted the singular effect his visit had upon the barbers in that shop.
They did not know his name, but they knew that something had elevated their thoughts.
And I felt that I left that place as I should have left a place of worship.”
BASED ON OUR SERVICE TO GOD.
v. 11-13
Serving with diligence.
“not lagging behind (perezosos) in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord;” v. 11
People will see if we put the same effort to serve God, that we put to make money.....
People will see if we put the same effort to serve God, that we put to make money.....
God that we put to make money.....
What kind of testimony is that?
Weak!!
ILUST.
TIME ONLY FOR GIRL, MONEY, MONEY
If God is first in our lives we must serve Him with dedication.
The world is vigilant, watching us!
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