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Saturday, November 7, 2009
Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27, Psalm 145:2-5, 10-11, Luke 16:9-15
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TRUSTEES
"If you can trust a man in little things, you can also trust him in
greater." —Luke 16:10
Have you ever tried to minister to someone who has lost trust in God
because they're disillusioned by the unfaithfulness of other Christians?
It's hard for people to trust again once their initial trust is violated.
Thus Scripture says: "the first requirement of an administrator is that he
prove trustworthy" (1 Cor 4:2).
The Lord has "entrusted" us (Mt 25:22) with great responsibilities (see Mt
25:21, RNAB). We disciples of Christ have the responsibility to "make
disciples of all the nations" (Mt 28:19), feed the hungry (Mt 25:42), set
captives free (Lk 4:18), overturn injustices such as abortion, racism, and
physical and spiritual starvation (Jn 21:15). By our holy lives we are to
set such a public example that we could be a light to the world (Mt
5:14-16).
We disciples imitate Jesus, Who is trustworthy (1 Thes 5:24). When we
trust completely in God, our trusting and trustworthy lifestyle is obvious
to others, and they are more likely to trust us. If we don't trust
completely in God in a radical way, then why should we expect others to
trust us when we minister to them? If we don't trust God in how many
children we have, in our finances, in our sexuality, and in our lifestyle,
then why should we be surprised when others find it difficult to trust us?
Many fail to believe in our Master because we, His disciples, don't
reflect His trustworthiness. Repent! "Trust in the Lord with all your
heart" (Prv 3:5) or be ranked "among those undeserving of trust" (Lk
12:46).
Prayer: Jesus, as Your ambassador to the world (2 Cor 5:20), may I live a
life worthy of this calling (Col 1:10).
Promise: "What man thinks important, God holds in contempt."—Lk 16:15
Praise: George was such a faithful Christian that six converts asked him
to be their godfather.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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October 1, 2009 through November 30, 2009
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
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