Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the LORD....Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose hope is the LORD....The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. (Jeremiah 17:5,7,9,10)
For many years man has showed his rebellion by rejecting God in the governing of nations. He has believed himself to be superior to God and rejected interference in the civil government. Some countries have gone as far as to legislate rejection of God into their laws, denying Him, the Creator of the Universe and of mankind, any involvement in the civil government. The end result of this futile attitude sooner or later has always been the same; failure, destruction and death. The sad and unbelievable fact is that during the last century or so this has happened in nations fundamentally christian in their foundation. And even worse and more incomprehensible is the fact that many christian denominations, instead of rebuking this sin, have remained, indifferent, irrelevant and tolerant. And unhappily in some cases, churches have sponsored and participated in this sinful attitude.
Man, in his voracity for power, has tried just about everything, going back and forth from one extreme to the other blindly; the right, the center, the left, capitalism, socialism, communism. In every case exploitation, misery, insecurity, unhappiness and failure is the eventual result. He has not learned from his mistakes and has never been able to permanently solve the problems, blaming others for his mistakes and resorting to violence as a means to an end.
It is time that man understand that the only true change and transformation from poverty to prosperity and well-being will come when we submit ourselves to God and ask Him to forgive our sins, repent and start a new journey, a new way of life, doing things differently; doing the LORD's will and not our own. Let us get down on our knees and pray with sincerity the prayer that our LORD Jesus Christ taught us to say:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (Matt. 6:8-13)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
ACTIVISMO CRISTIANO
Un llamado a servir, ofreciendo una opción diferente y un verdadero cambio.
EL MUNDO EN CRISIS ¿ QUE PUEDO YO HACER?
PREGUNTAS:
¿Como se precipitó la crisis mundial presente?
¿Que relación tiene la destrucción de nuestra cultura y nuestra sociedad con la iglesia?
¿ Cual es mi papel como Cristiano?
¿ Como puedo yo encontrar mi propio ministerio?
PRONUNCIAMIENTOS:
*La situación imperante es un desafío, brindándonos la oportunidad de brillar y ser la sal y la luz en el mundo.
*Nuestro dilema no es el rapto, sino la obediencia.
*Como Creador nuestro, no existe ninguna actividad humana en la que no esté interesado o en la que no tenga participación Dios.
*Al nacer, venimos a un verdadero campo de batalla entre el bién (Dios) y el mal (satanás).
*Venimos al mundo a hacer la voluntad de Dios y no la nuestra.
*No podemos escapar sin haber completado nuestra taréa.
*La causa de los problemas del hombre no es Dios sino nuestra desobediencia.
*La Biblia es el manual de nuestro Creador.
*Absolutamente nada puede salirse de las leyes espirituales de Dios. La ciencia, la economía, la política, el matrimonio, la concepción y el derecho a la vida . La vida del hombre en su totalidad pueden desarrollarse y desemvolverse adecuadamente unicamente cuando estén en obediencia a las Leyes de Dios.
*En cuanto mas Cristiana es una cultura, sociedad o nación, mas moral, próspera, libre, productiva y civilizada es.
*El alejamiento y rechazo al Cristianismo tráe consigo descomposición, colapso y muerte.
*El desenlace de la pobreza y miseria espiritual es podredumbre y muerte.
*Bendito el hombre que teme a Dios. *Maldito el hombre que confía en el hombre.
Bible References: Matthew 16: 18,19; 4:4; 25:14-23; 28:18-20;Psalm 2:8; 24:1-10; 82:8. Jer. 17:5-7
Bibliography:
1. Liberating The Nations. Providence Foundation, Mark Beliles, Stephen McDowell.
2. Winning The Battle For The Minds of Men. Strategic Christian Services, Dennis Peacocke.
CHRISTIAN ACTIVISM.
A call for Service to make a difference and offer true Change.
The World Crisis. What do I do?
Questions:
*How did the world get into the mess it is today?
*What does our culture destruction has to do with the church?
*What role do I play as an individual Christian?
*How can I find my own ministry?
Statements:
*These are exciting and challenging times, times of opportunity to shine and be the salt and the light of the world.
*Our issue is not rescue but rather obedience.
*As our Creator, there are no human activities in which God is uninterested or uninvolved.
*When we are born we come to a battle field of good and evil.
*We come to the world not to do our own will but The Lord's will.
*We aren't getting out until our task is completed.
*God is not the source of the world's problems, it is disobedience.
*The Bible is our Creator's handbook.
*NOTHING can fall outside of God's spiritual laws. Science, Economics, Politics, Marriage, Birth and human life in general can only work properly as long as they are in obedience of God's laws.
*The more truly Christian a culture or nation is, the more it is moral, free, productive and civilized.
*Christian withdrawal brings decay, collapse, despair and death.
*Spiritual poverty and misery ends up in physical decay and death.
*Blessed is the man that fears the Lord.
*Cursed is the man that trusts another man
The World Crisis. What do I do?
Questions:
*How did the world get into the mess it is today?
*What does our culture destruction has to do with the church?
*What role do I play as an individual Christian?
*How can I find my own ministry?
Statements:
*These are exciting and challenging times, times of opportunity to shine and be the salt and the light of the world.
*Our issue is not rescue but rather obedience.
*As our Creator, there are no human activities in which God is uninterested or uninvolved.
*When we are born we come to a battle field of good and evil.
*We come to the world not to do our own will but The Lord's will.
*We aren't getting out until our task is completed.
*God is not the source of the world's problems, it is disobedience.
*The Bible is our Creator's handbook.
*NOTHING can fall outside of God's spiritual laws. Science, Economics, Politics, Marriage, Birth and human life in general can only work properly as long as they are in obedience of God's laws.
*The more truly Christian a culture or nation is, the more it is moral, free, productive and civilized.
*Christian withdrawal brings decay, collapse, despair and death.
*Spiritual poverty and misery ends up in physical decay and death.
*Blessed is the man that fears the Lord.
*Cursed is the man that trusts another man
Thursday, February 12, 2009
WHAT HAPPENED TO CAPITALISM?
This devotional was sent to me by my good friend Robert Walters.
“Jesus said to the crowd, ‘Is a lamp acquired to be put under a bushel basket or hidden under a bed?”
Mark 4:21-22
God didn't love us so that we could hide His love from others. We have been loved to give it away. Jesus did not develop a spirituality that was to be hidden in the Church. The Eucharist is an awesome gift from God; but we are fed in the Eucharist in order to give it away.We can learn so much more about Jesus than we now understand; but we have been called to remake the earth in the image of God. Most of us will not perform great actions to change the world but we can do it one person at a time. It must begin in our families. There are so many people that are much nicer to strangers than they are to their own family. We have been called to create our families as families of God, families of love. Instead of taking each other for granted, we need to let each other know how precious they are and how much we appreciate them. When we praise one another's goodness we are really praising God from which the goodness comes.Just as communism is a system that destroyed its society from within because it was a materialistic system, capitalism can destroy us from within because it is a materialistic system. When I was a child Christians Christianized capitalism. The customer was always right; employers took care of their employees. In those days people could always trust the people that served them from the mechanic to the plumber. They never over charged or fixed things that didn't need fixing. Today we see the results of capitalism gone amuck. The greed and selfishness of so many have destroyed our economy. All of us who are involved with the public have been called to be servants, to treat others the way we should like to be treated. Those of you who have businesses have been called to serve your customers. Pagans work in order to make money; Christians work in order to serve others. The great irony is that if we serve others we will be very busy because people love to do business with people that they trust.The most important action that any of us can perform is how we love. We have been called to love others the way that God loves us.
Prayer for the day:
Father, help me to see how important I am to you so that you can transform our world. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
“Jesus said to the crowd, ‘Is a lamp acquired to be put under a bushel basket or hidden under a bed?”
Mark 4:21-22
God didn't love us so that we could hide His love from others. We have been loved to give it away. Jesus did not develop a spirituality that was to be hidden in the Church. The Eucharist is an awesome gift from God; but we are fed in the Eucharist in order to give it away.We can learn so much more about Jesus than we now understand; but we have been called to remake the earth in the image of God. Most of us will not perform great actions to change the world but we can do it one person at a time. It must begin in our families. There are so many people that are much nicer to strangers than they are to their own family. We have been called to create our families as families of God, families of love. Instead of taking each other for granted, we need to let each other know how precious they are and how much we appreciate them. When we praise one another's goodness we are really praising God from which the goodness comes.Just as communism is a system that destroyed its society from within because it was a materialistic system, capitalism can destroy us from within because it is a materialistic system. When I was a child Christians Christianized capitalism. The customer was always right; employers took care of their employees. In those days people could always trust the people that served them from the mechanic to the plumber. They never over charged or fixed things that didn't need fixing. Today we see the results of capitalism gone amuck. The greed and selfishness of so many have destroyed our economy. All of us who are involved with the public have been called to be servants, to treat others the way we should like to be treated. Those of you who have businesses have been called to serve your customers. Pagans work in order to make money; Christians work in order to serve others. The great irony is that if we serve others we will be very busy because people love to do business with people that they trust.The most important action that any of us can perform is how we love. We have been called to love others the way that God loves us.
Prayer for the day:
Father, help me to see how important I am to you so that you can transform our world. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Monday, January 5, 2009
SICK PETS. Your Role.
It is important to prepare yourself when you seek medical attention for your pet at a veterinary clinic.
If your pet is going in for laboratory tests or surgery, ask if you should bring it on an empty stomach, until what time can it eat or drink before the appointment, if it should be allowed to eliminate and bring fresh samples when you come in or should you confine it and the samples taken at the clinic.
You should ask the veterinarian to show you how to give the medicines prescribed, when you should start medications, how often and for how long? Should they be refrigerated? shaken? Can they be mixed with some food or water?
Can the medications be discontinued after several days if you observe marked improvement?
What other care should you provide after returning home? How much activity or exercise should you allow?
Is it necessary to bring your pet back for a check up and if so, when?
Before coming to see the veterinarian you should make a list and come prepared to write down all the answers. You should also make a list of all the symptoms you have noticed and for how long have they been present.
The veterinarian wants to offer you and your pets good service, such as good nutritional advice, excellent vaccinations, preventive care as well as making your pet well when he is sick. Come prepared and take full advantage of your visit.
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MASCOTAS ENFERMAS, SU PAPEL
Cuando necesite llevar a su mascota al veterinario, usted debe prepararse para obtener el mayor provecho de su visita.
Si su mascota va a cirugía o a exámenes de laboratorio, pregunte si debe llevarla en ayunas. ¿Hasta que hora puede comer y beber agua? ¿Debe eliminar antes de llegar y llevar usted muestras frescas o debe encerrarla para que al llegar a la clínica le tomen las muestras?
Preguntele al veterinario que le enseñe como dar la medicina. ¿Cuando debe usted comenzar a dársela? ¿Cuantas veces al día y por cuanto tiempo? ¿Debe refrigerarse? ¿Agitarse? ¿Puede mezclarse con la comida o con el agua? ¿Puede descontinuarse la medicina si despues de varios días se observa una marcada mejoría?
¿Que otros cuidados debe recibir al regresar a la casa?
¿Es necesario regresar para un chequéo, y de ser así, cuando?
Antes de acudir al veterinario haga usted una lista con estas preguntas y vaya preparada para anotar las respuestas. También debe usted enumerar todos los sintomas observados por usted y desde cuando comensaron.
El doctor veterinario desea brindarle un buen servicio y satisfacer todas las necesidades de su mascota incluyendo una buena alimentación, cuidado preventivo, excelentes vacunas, así como curarle cuando se enferma.
If your pet is going in for laboratory tests or surgery, ask if you should bring it on an empty stomach, until what time can it eat or drink before the appointment, if it should be allowed to eliminate and bring fresh samples when you come in or should you confine it and the samples taken at the clinic.
You should ask the veterinarian to show you how to give the medicines prescribed, when you should start medications, how often and for how long? Should they be refrigerated? shaken? Can they be mixed with some food or water?
Can the medications be discontinued after several days if you observe marked improvement?
What other care should you provide after returning home? How much activity or exercise should you allow?
Is it necessary to bring your pet back for a check up and if so, when?
Before coming to see the veterinarian you should make a list and come prepared to write down all the answers. You should also make a list of all the symptoms you have noticed and for how long have they been present.
The veterinarian wants to offer you and your pets good service, such as good nutritional advice, excellent vaccinations, preventive care as well as making your pet well when he is sick. Come prepared and take full advantage of your visit.
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MASCOTAS ENFERMAS, SU PAPEL
Cuando necesite llevar a su mascota al veterinario, usted debe prepararse para obtener el mayor provecho de su visita.
Si su mascota va a cirugía o a exámenes de laboratorio, pregunte si debe llevarla en ayunas. ¿Hasta que hora puede comer y beber agua? ¿Debe eliminar antes de llegar y llevar usted muestras frescas o debe encerrarla para que al llegar a la clínica le tomen las muestras?
Preguntele al veterinario que le enseñe como dar la medicina. ¿Cuando debe usted comenzar a dársela? ¿Cuantas veces al día y por cuanto tiempo? ¿Debe refrigerarse? ¿Agitarse? ¿Puede mezclarse con la comida o con el agua? ¿Puede descontinuarse la medicina si despues de varios días se observa una marcada mejoría?
¿Que otros cuidados debe recibir al regresar a la casa?
¿Es necesario regresar para un chequéo, y de ser así, cuando?
Antes de acudir al veterinario haga usted una lista con estas preguntas y vaya preparada para anotar las respuestas. También debe usted enumerar todos los sintomas observados por usted y desde cuando comensaron.
El doctor veterinario desea brindarle un buen servicio y satisfacer todas las necesidades de su mascota incluyendo una buena alimentación, cuidado preventivo, excelentes vacunas, así como curarle cuando se enferma.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Jesus Christ, the Wonderful Counselor
"For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor....."
Why do we need this Wonderful Counselor?
Five powerful terms that reveal the need:
a. Gloom, depression.
b. Distress: stress to the maximum, unbearable anymore.
c. Darkness, ignorance, sorrow.
d. Destruction, decay.
e. Death: morally, emotionally, relationally, spiritually, physically.
Notice the therapy or counsel provided:
a. There will be release, closure.
b. There will be an increase of joy and happiness.
c. A great light will shine.
d. There will be fulfilment, hope and consolation.
What makes this Counselor so wonderful?
a. He knows exactly our needs.
b. He understands our needs.
c. He cares for us.
d. He is available anytime and all the time.
e. The price is right.
f. He has all power and wisdom. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM.
How does He provides His Counsel?
a. We secures His Counsel through the Bible which becomes alive as we read and meditate upon it.
b. Through Providence, guidance and divine coincidences.
c. Through the Holy Spirit that dwell in us.
d. Through other believers and other people.
Notes from the Advent sermon series given by Rev. Robert Cummings on Isaiah 9:1-7.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Goodyear, AZ, Nov. 30, 2008
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JESUCRISTO, EL ADMIRABLE CONSEJERO.
"Porque un niño nos es nacido, hijo nos es dado, y el principado sobre su hombro; y se llamará su nombre Admirable Consejero...."
¿Porque necesitamos a este Admirable Consejero?
Estas son cinco poderosas razones:
a, Depresión, tristeza.
b. Pesadumbre, preocupaciones, estres al máximo imposible de soportarlo mas.
c. Oscurantismo, ignorancia.
d. Desmoronamiento, destrucción.
e. Muerte, moral, emocional, social, espiritual, física.
¿Que tipo de consejos y terapia nos ofrece?
a. Nos liberará.
b. Nos brindará paz, gozo y felicidad.
c. Vislumbraremos un horizonte brillante y luminoso.
d. Tendremos esperanza, satisfacción, tranquilidad y comodidad.
¿Porque es El un Consejero tan Admirable?
a. El sabe exactamente nuestras penas y necesidades.
b. El entiende nuestras tribulaciones, necesidades, penas y angustias.
c. El se preocupa por nosotros.
d. El está disponible todo el tiempo.
e. No nos cobra por ayudarnos.
f. El posée todo el poder y sabiduría. NADA LE ES IMPOSIBLE.
¿ Como nos proporciona sus consejos?
a. Atravéz de La Biblia, la cual cobra vida y relevancia conforme mas la leémos y meditamos .
b. Atravéz de Providencia, guiándonos y por medio de coincidencias divinas.
c. Por medio de El Espiritu Santo que vive en cada uno de nosotros.
d. Por medio de otros creyentes y otras personas.
Notas tomadas del sermón sobre el Advenimiento , Isaías 9: 1-7 por el Rev. Robert Cummins de la Iglesia Christ Presbyterian Church en Goodyear, AZ. el 30 de Nov. 2008
Why do we need this Wonderful Counselor?
Five powerful terms that reveal the need:
a. Gloom, depression.
b. Distress: stress to the maximum, unbearable anymore.
c. Darkness, ignorance, sorrow.
d. Destruction, decay.
e. Death: morally, emotionally, relationally, spiritually, physically.
Notice the therapy or counsel provided:
a. There will be release, closure.
b. There will be an increase of joy and happiness.
c. A great light will shine.
d. There will be fulfilment, hope and consolation.
What makes this Counselor so wonderful?
a. He knows exactly our needs.
b. He understands our needs.
c. He cares for us.
d. He is available anytime and all the time.
e. The price is right.
f. He has all power and wisdom. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM.
How does He provides His Counsel?
a. We secures His Counsel through the Bible which becomes alive as we read and meditate upon it.
b. Through Providence, guidance and divine coincidences.
c. Through the Holy Spirit that dwell in us.
d. Through other believers and other people.
Notes from the Advent sermon series given by Rev. Robert Cummings on Isaiah 9:1-7.
Christ Presbyterian Church, Goodyear, AZ, Nov. 30, 2008
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JESUCRISTO, EL ADMIRABLE CONSEJERO.
"Porque un niño nos es nacido, hijo nos es dado, y el principado sobre su hombro; y se llamará su nombre Admirable Consejero...."
¿Porque necesitamos a este Admirable Consejero?
Estas son cinco poderosas razones:
a, Depresión, tristeza.
b. Pesadumbre, preocupaciones, estres al máximo imposible de soportarlo mas.
c. Oscurantismo, ignorancia.
d. Desmoronamiento, destrucción.
e. Muerte, moral, emocional, social, espiritual, física.
¿Que tipo de consejos y terapia nos ofrece?
a. Nos liberará.
b. Nos brindará paz, gozo y felicidad.
c. Vislumbraremos un horizonte brillante y luminoso.
d. Tendremos esperanza, satisfacción, tranquilidad y comodidad.
¿Porque es El un Consejero tan Admirable?
a. El sabe exactamente nuestras penas y necesidades.
b. El entiende nuestras tribulaciones, necesidades, penas y angustias.
c. El se preocupa por nosotros.
d. El está disponible todo el tiempo.
e. No nos cobra por ayudarnos.
f. El posée todo el poder y sabiduría. NADA LE ES IMPOSIBLE.
¿ Como nos proporciona sus consejos?
a. Atravéz de La Biblia, la cual cobra vida y relevancia conforme mas la leémos y meditamos .
b. Atravéz de Providencia, guiándonos y por medio de coincidencias divinas.
c. Por medio de El Espiritu Santo que vive en cada uno de nosotros.
d. Por medio de otros creyentes y otras personas.
Notas tomadas del sermón sobre el Advenimiento , Isaías 9: 1-7 por el Rev. Robert Cummins de la Iglesia Christ Presbyterian Church en Goodyear, AZ. el 30 de Nov. 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
SELF GOVERNMENT or PERSONAL GOVERNMENT
Self government can be defined as doing the Lord's will and not ours: doing what we should and not what we want. It includes:
1. Worshiping God.
The main purpose of man it to glorify God and find joy with Him forever, developing a personal ongoing covenant relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ in which we are saved by grace and sanctified by obedience. It includes:
a.) personal prayer, Bible reading, study and meditation,
b.) meeting and interacting with other believers,
c.) observing the Day of Rest or Sabbath.
So he answered and said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind," and "your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27 NKJV
2. Charity.
Love thy neighbor as thyself. It can also be defined as righteousness in action and treating others as you expect to be treated. It includes:
a.) Showing mercy and helping the needy.
b.) Speaking the truth, discipling, evangelizing.
c.) Getting involved in society and government to change and reclaim the institutions.
"...for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me." Matt. 25:35-36 NKJV
3. Work.
The fact that man is God's creation, made in His image, is the foundation for his self estime, self preservation, human dignity and work. It includes:
a.) Provide for ourself and our family. Individuals will start businesses and create wealth.
b.) Bless the nations as the individual provides goods and services.
"Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it." Gen. 2:15 NKJV
"The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich." Prov. 13:4 NKJV
"The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor." Prov. 21:25 NKJV
"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat." 2 Thess. 3:10 NKJV
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AUTOGOBIERNO O GOBIERNO PERSONAL
Puede definirse como vivir haciendo la voluntad de Dios y no la nuestra: como vivir haciendo la que debemos y no lo que queremos. Los aspectos principales del autogobierno son:
1. Adorar a Dios.
El propósito principal del hombre es glorificar a Dios y encontrar gozo en El siempre, desarrollando una continua y creciente relación con El por medio de su hijo, Jesucristo, en la cual somos salvados por gracia y santificados por obediencia. Incluye:
a.) Oración personal, lectura bíblica, estudio y meditación.
b.) Reunirse e interactuar con otros creyentes.
c.) Observar el Día de Reposo.
"Aquel, respondiendo, dijo: Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, y con toda tu alma, y con todas tus fuerzas, y con toda tu mente; y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo." Lucas 10:27
2. Caridad.
Amar a tu prójimo como a ti mismo, tratar a otros como deseamos que nos traten a nosotros: moralidad y virtuosidad en acción. Incluye:
a.) Tener misericordia y ayudar a los necesitados.
b.) Hablar la verdad, disipular y evangelizar.
c.) Involucrarse en la sociedad y en el gobierno para influenciar y cambiar las instituciones.
"Porque tuve hambre, y me disteis de comer; tuve sed, y me disteis de beber; fui forastero, y me recogisteis; estuve desnudo, y me cubristeis; enfermo, y me visitasteis; en la cárcel, y vinisteis a mí." S. Mateo 25:35,36
3. Trabajo.
El hecho que el hombre fué creado por Dios a su imagen y semejanza es razón para que se autoestime, se autopreserve, se dignifique y trabaje. Incluye:
a.) Proveer para el mismo y para su familia. El hombre iniciará negocios y creará riqueza.
b.) Bendecir a su nación conforme el hombre le provéa bienestar y servicios.
"Tomó, pues, Jehová Dios al hombre, y lo puso en el huerto de Edén, para que lo labrara y lo guardase." Gen. 2:15
"El alma del perezoso desea, y nada alcanza; mas el alma de los diligentes será prosperada." Proverbios 13:4
"El deséo del perezoso le mata, porque sus manos no quieren trabajar." Proverbios 21:25
"Porque también cuando estábamos con vosotros, os ordenábamos esto: Si alguno no quiere trabajar, tampoco coma." 2 Tesalonicenses. 3:10
1. Worshiping God.
The main purpose of man it to glorify God and find joy with Him forever, developing a personal ongoing covenant relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ in which we are saved by grace and sanctified by obedience. It includes:
a.) personal prayer, Bible reading, study and meditation,
b.) meeting and interacting with other believers,
c.) observing the Day of Rest or Sabbath.
So he answered and said, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind," and "your neighbor as yourself." Luke 10:27 NKJV
2. Charity.
Love thy neighbor as thyself. It can also be defined as righteousness in action and treating others as you expect to be treated. It includes:
a.) Showing mercy and helping the needy.
b.) Speaking the truth, discipling, evangelizing.
c.) Getting involved in society and government to change and reclaim the institutions.
"...for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me." Matt. 25:35-36 NKJV
3. Work.
The fact that man is God's creation, made in His image, is the foundation for his self estime, self preservation, human dignity and work. It includes:
a.) Provide for ourself and our family. Individuals will start businesses and create wealth.
b.) Bless the nations as the individual provides goods and services.
"Then the Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it." Gen. 2:15 NKJV
"The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich." Prov. 13:4 NKJV
"The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor." Prov. 21:25 NKJV
"For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat." 2 Thess. 3:10 NKJV
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AUTOGOBIERNO O GOBIERNO PERSONAL
Puede definirse como vivir haciendo la voluntad de Dios y no la nuestra: como vivir haciendo la que debemos y no lo que queremos. Los aspectos principales del autogobierno son:
1. Adorar a Dios.
El propósito principal del hombre es glorificar a Dios y encontrar gozo en El siempre, desarrollando una continua y creciente relación con El por medio de su hijo, Jesucristo, en la cual somos salvados por gracia y santificados por obediencia. Incluye:
a.) Oración personal, lectura bíblica, estudio y meditación.
b.) Reunirse e interactuar con otros creyentes.
c.) Observar el Día de Reposo.
"Aquel, respondiendo, dijo: Amarás al Señor tu Dios con todo tu corazón, y con toda tu alma, y con todas tus fuerzas, y con toda tu mente; y a tu prójimo como a ti mismo." Lucas 10:27
2. Caridad.
Amar a tu prójimo como a ti mismo, tratar a otros como deseamos que nos traten a nosotros: moralidad y virtuosidad en acción. Incluye:
a.) Tener misericordia y ayudar a los necesitados.
b.) Hablar la verdad, disipular y evangelizar.
c.) Involucrarse en la sociedad y en el gobierno para influenciar y cambiar las instituciones.
"Porque tuve hambre, y me disteis de comer; tuve sed, y me disteis de beber; fui forastero, y me recogisteis; estuve desnudo, y me cubristeis; enfermo, y me visitasteis; en la cárcel, y vinisteis a mí." S. Mateo 25:35,36
3. Trabajo.
El hecho que el hombre fué creado por Dios a su imagen y semejanza es razón para que se autoestime, se autopreserve, se dignifique y trabaje. Incluye:
a.) Proveer para el mismo y para su familia. El hombre iniciará negocios y creará riqueza.
b.) Bendecir a su nación conforme el hombre le provéa bienestar y servicios.
"Tomó, pues, Jehová Dios al hombre, y lo puso en el huerto de Edén, para que lo labrara y lo guardase." Gen. 2:15
"El alma del perezoso desea, y nada alcanza; mas el alma de los diligentes será prosperada." Proverbios 13:4
"El deséo del perezoso le mata, porque sus manos no quieren trabajar." Proverbios 21:25
"Porque también cuando estábamos con vosotros, os ordenábamos esto: Si alguno no quiere trabajar, tampoco coma." 2 Tesalonicenses. 3:10
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