The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Galatians 6:1-8, “Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted.
2 Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.
3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
4 But each one must examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.
5 For each one will bear his own load.
6 The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.
7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, this he will also reap.
8 For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”

Were you ever frustrated with someone who had done you wrong? You just wanted to get even and do wrong to him in the worst possible way. I’m sure we’ve all felt like that at times. The Scriptures, however, encourage us to restore such people to fellowship with ourselves and with Christ. At the same time, we are to be careful that we not engage in wrong.

Instead, we’re directed to help those who have done us wrong. It’s the way the LORD desires that we behave. We are to demonstrate His likeness, not that of those who fail to follow Him. All the while, we are to be careful not to think too highly of ourselves. To do so is self-deception. How we act reveals and determines our character. If we engage in fleshly, worldly activities, such will ultimately require a severe payment.

If, however, we live by the LORD’s standard, we will bring glory to Him. He alone is the rightful recipient of glory. Just as our parents were pleased when we faithfully obeyed, so is the LORD pleased when we begin to act and look more like Him. May God bless you as a true and faithful servant.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

P.S. Recently, I have learned that the attachments I have sometimes added
to these Letters, have not been viewable by the recipients. I apologize
for that, despite my earnest attempt to add encouragement to you as
faithful readers.

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom