Christian vs Humanitarian?

http://inspirationalchristiansfortoday.com/2013/08/12/the-love-of-god-includes-pruning/

Chris·tian
noun \ˈkris-chən, ˈkrish-\
: a person who believes in the teachings of Jesus Christ. (Christ-like)


To be Christ-like means to live by Christ's example.



Chris·tian·i·ty

noun \ˌkris-chē-ˈa-nə-tē, ˌkrish-, -ˈcha-nə-, ˌkris-tē-ˈa-\
: the religion that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Biblical scripture that explains what it is to be and how to become Christian.


"For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it shall be opened. "Or what man is there among you, when his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone? "Or if he shall ask for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him! (NAS, Matthew 7:8-11)

"..., blessed are those who hear the word of God, and observe it." (NAS, Luke 11:28)

Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him. (NIV, John 14:21)


"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (NIV, John 13:34-35)



Now, the definition of a humanitarian-



hu·man·i·tar·i·an

noun \hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən, yü-\


: a person who works to make other people's lives better



So now, why is it that so many of us can't seem to realize that the true meaning of truly living as a Christian is not to appear superior to others but really show compassion and love by helping others in whatever way God has blessed us with to give. This show of love as Christ loved is being Christian and it is exactly what humanitarianism is. They are the SAME THING!











If we as

Adopted by God!

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We are all adopted by grace and blood covenant into 
the family of God! 

When the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship. Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba, Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Galatians 4:4-7

Strength from God

Show compassion as Jesus did!

http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/teenagers-show-compassion-2893.html

Then Jesus made a circuit of all the towns and villages. He taught in their meeting places, reported kingdom news, and healed their diseased bodies, healed their bruised and hurt lives. When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd. “What a huge harvest!” he said to his disciples. “How few workers! On your knees and pray for harvest hands!” ~ Matthew 9:36-38

God Knows and He Cares!

God Ordained Friendship

The friendship that exists between those brought together by God is truly a miracle. Many people in this world do not understand such a bond. To anyone who has not seen it or experienced it for him or herself, the temptation to claim that it isn’t real would be hard to resist. Those of us who have received the grace of God to be blessed with such a friendship know how real it is. Relationships that are ordained by God with His guidance and strength are true blessings that enrich our lives.







Recently I have been studying the story of David in the Bible. I have been enthralled by the story of David and Jonathan because of their special bond. The Bible says in 1 Samuel 18:1, “…the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul (NKJV)”. God worked through this friendship to position David to be king and carry out His will for the benefit of His people. Both realized that their friendship was a God given bond and part of a larger plan for the fulfillment of the Lord’s will. Considering all the obstacles that faced this relationship, expressly the murderous attempts of the current king on David’s life (which happened to be Jonathan’s father) the only explanation for how this close bond was forged and how it flourished was that it was God ordained.

Noticing this divine intervention in both their lives, each realized the impact of this special gift from God. This is expressed in the words of Jonathan when he said, “Go in peace! The two of us have vowed friendship in God’s name, saying God will be the bond between you and me and between my children and your children forever! (1 Samuel 20:42, The Message). They both understood the strength gained by two people coming into agreement with God as the Bible says, “a strand of three is not easily broken (Ecclesiastes 4:12)”.

God uses friendship to minister to us. Through these relationships we learn how to share more, love deeper, live larger and to strive harder for a heart like His. The God ordained friendship is truly exemplified in 2 Samuel when David said that Jonathan was like a brother. He goes on to say in 1 Samuel, “Your love for me was wonderful, more wonderful than that of a woman.” This is the kind of connection that few are blessed with and many don’t understand because it is based on a Godly affection, separate from the carnal emotions and worldly views of today’s society which attempts to pervert what God has created. I know what a blessing and honor it is to have such a precious gift from God and I pray to never take it for granted.

My prayer is that my friends and loved ones are in God’s will, have God's protection and provision and that they know how truly loved and appreciated they are!

Random Acts of Kindness

http://myscienceacademy.org/2013/02/08/22-random-acts-of-kindness/


Random acts of kindness-there's actually an organization for it and programs to teach it!

A fresh approach to paying it forward and teaching our children to think of and show kindness to others! This site provides resources, post it board to share personal random acts of kindness stories and an online course to teach teacher how to best instruct kids in the classroom.

Go to http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/ to learn more about this awesome organization!




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