A Few Thoughts For Your Tuesday from the Enon Church of Christ

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Date: Feb 16 2016 2:21 PM

Reasons for Believing

It is important for all of us not only to know what we believe, but why we believe it. Faith is not mere opinion or speculation. It is conviction based upon evidence

Peter admonished that we should "always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear" (1 Peter 3:15). We should know the reason for our hope. We should be able to "give a defense" to others for our faith. As crucial as it is for us to believe in God, in Christ, and in the Bible as God's Word, it is also vital for us to know why we believe and to be able to tell others. The Christian life is based on teaching. Jesus instructed us to preach the Gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15,16). Paul said: "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also" (2 Timothy 2:2). This is the process by which the truth is passed from generation to generation-- faithful men with ability impart the message to still others. Superficiality is one of the afflictions of our time. Many people express opinions, but few have real convictions based on principles which they can articulate and explain. The need has never been greater for genuine study, reflection, and understanding.

The study of the Word of God is food for the soul. We cannot grow and develop as we should without spiritual nourishment. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6). Peter urged us to "desire the pure milk of the word" (1 Peter 2:2). The Hebrew Christians were upbraided because they had not grown in knowledge and still needed "someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God" (Hebrews 5:12).

"Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God" (Romans 10:17). The more we study and learn, the greater our faith will be. Let us strive to be people of God, followers of Christ, and disciples of the Book of Books.

Have a great week!

Mitch Robison

Enon Church of Christ

1366 Enon Road

Webb, AL 36376

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