Reproach

Hey guys, I know it's been awhile. I'm sorry. It seems that when you try to do something good for the Kingdom the devil will cause us to fill our time elsewhere with other things. Anyway...

I was talking with a guy the other day and the topic of reproach came up. We talked about the verses in Matthew 18.  15-17 talks about pointing out the faults or sins of your brother, one on one at first. If that doesn't work to take one or two brethren with you to witness. Maybe some elders or deacons from the church. Then if that said person doesn't accept we are to explain to the entire church the situation. That's kind of a last resort before he is considered a heathen man or a publican according to the Bible. Sadly, this is the attitude of many Christians today, they feel they are above reproach. Even many leaders and pastors. This is a sign of spiritual maturity I think. Or lack thereof. We should appreciate the fact that our brothers in Christ love us enough to point out where we may be making a mistake. Even though 1 Timothy talks about the overseers being above reproach, none that walk this earth are. Only Jesus can claim that perfection. We all should live the way Paul explained in the next verses, with dignity and respect for Jesus Christ. Striving to be as perfect as we possibly can to achieve our goal, Heaven.

Our relationship with Christ is the most important part of our salvation. Not the amount of books we have read or the knowledge we gain from them. Sometimes I think that knowledge gets in the way of the relationship and gives a false sense of superiority. There's only one on high and that's Jesus.