I’ve been reading through Romans right now, and Chapter 12 has gotten my attention like never before. What a great picture of the Christian life. So many times we think living as Christian is beyond our ability. Not so.
One of the first points Paul makes is that he is urging the readers to make this change. This is not a casual suggestion; this is an urgent plea.
There aren’t many things that we urgently recommend to people anymore. We have been so conditioned to “leave well enough alone” that I doubt many of us would confront a fellow Christian on an area of importance, regardless of the negative impact their decision will have on themselves and/or others.
Paul is not that way. What’s more, I don’t think we are to be that way, either.
Throughout my Bible reading lately (Joshua, Proverbs, Romans and 1 Corinthians) I see repeated pleas to encourage others to walk in a manner worthy of their calling in Christ Jesus. Why should we encourage others in this manner? Because we care.
Let me ask you – who in your life do you care about? Do you care enough about them to challenge them on areas where they are making wrong choices? Do you care enough to call them to make a change that will positively impact their walk, relationships, life?
The call is urgent. Care about someone else today.
