W E E K E N D E D I T I O N
Peter said, "I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk." -- Acts 3:6
Some Christians do good deeds just to do good deeds. That's good.
Other Christians do good deeds and use these good deeds as a way to invite the recipients to hear the Good News. That's better.
Because of the curse of this world -- which is ultimately death -- all forms of physical help are always temporary. Healing is temporary, we will all still die. Silver and gold are temporary, we can't take it with you. House and food and clothing are temporary, because moth and rust consume (and food obviously gets consumed).
But the Gospel -- which literally means "Good News" -- is not temporary. In fact, believing in Christ is the only sure ticket through the gates of heaven.
QUESTION: When was the last time you gave someone a name -- indeed, The Name of Jesus Christ -- rather than just giving them some-"thing"?
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