HE WHO TURNS A SINNER FROM THE ERROR OF HIS WAY WILL SAVE A SOUL (James 5:19-20).
Verse 19 describes a Christian brother who has wandered away from the truth, either in doctrine or in practice. Another brother makes this a matter of fervent, believing prayer, and lovingly turns him back to fellowship with God, and with his brothers and sisters in Christ.
1. He will save his erring brother from dying prematurely under the chastening hand of God.
2. He will cover a multitude of sins. They are forgiven and forgotten by God, and also forgiven by fellow believers, and veiled from the gaze of the outside world.
We need this ministry today. In our zeal to evangelize the lost, perhaps we do not give sufficient attention to those sheep of Christ who have wandered from the fold.
When you become ill, whom do you contact first - the doctor or the Lord?
Verse 19 describes a Christian brother who has wandered away from the truth, either in doctrine or in practice. Another brother makes this a matter of fervent, believing prayer, and lovingly turns him back to fellowship with God, and with his brothers and sisters in Christ.
1. He will save his erring brother from dying prematurely under the chastening hand of God.
2. He will cover a multitude of sins. They are forgiven and forgotten by God, and also forgiven by fellow believers, and veiled from the gaze of the outside world.
We need this ministry today. In our zeal to evangelize the lost, perhaps we do not give sufficient attention to those sheep of Christ who have wandered from the fold.
When you become ill, whom do you contact first - the doctor or the Lord?
No comments:
Post a Comment