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NASB | Ephesians 2:1 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 2:1 And you [He made alive when you] were [spiritually] dead and separated from Him because of your transgressions and sins, |
Subject: Storing Up Treasure |
Bible Note: Greetings Makarios! Just some thoughts to share . . . I suspect there are lots of folks who THINK they are storing up treasure in heaven by all their "good deeds" , but anything done apart from Christ is worthless. 1 Cor 3; Rev 22:12. As I have expressed in other posts on this topic, I believe that we should treasure what God treasures; I believe His treasure is people. (Dt 26:18, Mal 3:17) As we participate in the Gospel,(our sowing, watering, weeding etc)those who receive the Lord, become our treasure as well. Perhaps if we truly saw others as God does - worth the price of His Son - perhaps we might become more like Him in our love, compassion and zeal for their souls. I love how Henri Nouwen describes people . . . he saw each one "as an irreplaceable piece of the human mosaic." Blessings on your day! mommapbs |