Nearsighted Christianity

Christians need to be aware of the needs of people here and now.  The neighbor who lost a loved one.  The man sleeping on the streets.  The poor who have little food for their family.  These are all people who we are to support and encourage, but let's not be nearsighted and only take care of what people need today.

We need to be farsighted in our Christian life; looking at the future of every person and not just their present needs.  What does everyone need in the eternal future?  Jesus Christ.

We do need to take care of the widows and the orphans.  The poor and the sick need to be a priority to the Christians, but never leave it there.  Your actions are of Christ but so must your words be of Christ.  Have you told those you help that it is because of the love of Christ that you are there? Have you helped to prepare them for the eternity that is their future?

Helping those in need in this world is good.  Helping them find Christ and eternal life is infinitely greater.

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."  Colossians 3:17