Prior to the Passover and during the Days of Unleavened Bread is a good time to evaluate how we spend our time and where we focus our energies and concerns.
Jesus admonished us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Are your thoughts and efforts really focused on this big picture—of doing the Work and building the character necessary to function in the Family of God?
The Apostle Paul advised Christians to “walk circumspectly” (live purposefully) and to make the most of our time “because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Paul also instructed Christians to treat each other with respect and to avoid interpersonal bickering and arguments over doctrinal issues that shift our focus away from the big picture (Romans 12:9-21; 14:20; 1 Corinthians 1:10). Jesus warned that “the cares of this world” can choke the truth and cause us to become unfruitful (Matthew 13:22).
We need to periodically evaluate what we watch on TV, what we read and what we do and say on the Internet, and ask ourselves, “Should a Christian be doing these things?” The Internet is a powerful tool that can be used and misused. Regrettably today, it gives anyone with an opinion a soap box to the world to attack others or spread wild ideas!
If we are really going to follow the biblical admonition to focus our minds on what is true, noble, just and pure (Philippians 4:8), let’s use the Spring Holy Days to adjust our focus once again to the big picture!
Jesus admonished us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matthew 6:33). Are your thoughts and efforts really focused on this big picture—of doing the Work and building the character necessary to function in the Family of God?
The Apostle Paul advised Christians to “walk circumspectly” (live purposefully) and to make the most of our time “because the days are evil” (Ephesians 5:15-16). Paul also instructed Christians to treat each other with respect and to avoid interpersonal bickering and arguments over doctrinal issues that shift our focus away from the big picture (Romans 12:9-21; 14:20; 1 Corinthians 1:10). Jesus warned that “the cares of this world” can choke the truth and cause us to become unfruitful (Matthew 13:22).
We need to periodically evaluate what we watch on TV, what we read and what we do and say on the Internet, and ask ourselves, “Should a Christian be doing these things?” The Internet is a powerful tool that can be used and misused. Regrettably today, it gives anyone with an opinion a soap box to the world to attack others or spread wild ideas!
If we are really going to follow the biblical admonition to focus our minds on what is true, noble, just and pure (Philippians 4:8), let’s use the Spring Holy Days to adjust our focus once again to the big picture!
