1-3Will you put up with a little foolish aside from me? Please, just for a moment. The thing that has me so upset is that I care about you so much—this is the passion of God burning inside me! I promised your hand in marriage to Christ, presented you as a pure virgin to her husband. And now I'm afraid that exactly as the Snake seduced Eve with his smooth patter, you are being lured away from the simple purity of your love for Christ. (The Message)
There are people who do things and when I see their actions I might be disappointed but I don't give another thought about it. Then there are others whose actions make me immediately want to jump in and get involved. It all depends upon my level of involvement with the individual. Paul had a passion for the people of Corinth that wouldn't allow him to step back and ignore the possibilities of where their actions might take them. He was a part of their accepting Jesus and he didn't want to see anything happen that might lead them astray. Paul's passion for the people drove him to stay involved and it must have made a difference in their lives and faith. Everyone should have someone like Paul who is passionate about their lives and willing to get involved and should also have others who make us become passionate about their lives.
Some thoughts to ponder and share with others:
- How does Paul demonstrate his passion for the Corinthians?
- Has anyone ever become passionate about your life and future in a positive way?
- Who has God brought into your life that you are passionate about their faith and future?
- What difference might you be able to make in someones life by becoming more involved in their faith development?
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