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FORBEAR NOT

Proverbs 24:11-12 says:

If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?

I believe that the Lord set an example for us all when he said: Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Certainly, the teaching is multi-faceted. The primary teaching is concerning what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross of Calvary. Praise God for such a precious gift that brought about our forgiveness and redemption. But the second application is that we ought to be willing to lay down our lives for others. To be living sacrifices that they too might know, might see, might receive the Gospel that can change their live as well.

But we live in a generation of forbearance in Christianity. We love to take care of ourselves and not put our necks out. We love to look out for number one or even our immediate families and call that sacrifice. Sacrifice for oneself or their own is more akin to selfishness because it pertains to ourselves.

I no way should we allow our family to suffer - please - I’m not saying that - but to call it a sacrifice is also a stretch for every husband, wife, and parent should be willing to as a normal part of life.

But let’s use this season to sacrifice for those around us that are in need and especially for those who need the Gospel. Let us not forbear to help those that are drawn unto death - an eternal death. Let’s share with them the precious gift of salvation and what Christ did for us on the cross.

- Pastor Mark Sage

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