Are you being Foolish with the Gifts God has given to You?

Verses:  Matthew 7:6

My thoughts about the verses:

God has given us many gifts.  We need to look at those gifts and determine if we are using them wisely.  God wants us to use our gifts to benefit the work that has been laid out before us.  When we choose to use our gifts foolishly we are wasting our energy and time.

Think about this a moment has you ever tried to debate an issue with someone whose mind is made up.   Think about that person that believed that your point of view was so off base that they will not listen.

Writing this I am thinking about those that have said that being Gay is an unforgivable sin.  They have taken future scriptures and declare that it is proof that being Homosexual is a sin.  Yet, there are others adamant that they are in the wrong.  That being gay is not sin because if you put in historical context of the scriptures you will find that being gay is not a sin.

There are so many other issues that have divided congregations and denominations.  Think back to the past and such divisions that occurred over things like baptism, communion.  These are the basic traditions of most denominations in the world.  Yet other denominations have been divided over music, color of carpet, even the hiring of new staff.

We have to use the gifts that God has given us wisely.  We have to remember that God wants us to share the good news.  When we come across a situation that becomes a heated debate we must ask ourselves if we are using our gifts wisely.

At the same time there rises another issue and that is should we stand up for what we believe.  The answer is simple we must stand up for the causes and beliefs that we share with fellow Christians.  We cannot lie down and allow people to hurt others with their fear mongering.  We have to be the people that help those that are hurt by others.  Think of it this way you cannot in anyway allow social injustices be the norm.  This in itself is a way of using your gifts unwisely.

The next time you feel as if you are wasting your breath trying to change someone’s mind realize that you are using your gifts wisely.  At the same time if you are helping others that have been hurt realize that you are sharing your gifts wisely.  Do not be afraid to share your story with others when it comes to times that you were treated unjustly.  Remember there is always someone that needs to hear your story so that they can be healed.

Prayer:

God we thank you for loving us.  We praise you for giving us many gifts.  Help us to use those gifts to help others.  Help us dear Savior to ensure that we use our gifts wisely.  Help us know when we start using our gifts foolishly so that we can change our ways.  In the name of the Guide of Life we pray.  Amen

Questions:

Are you using your gifts wisely?  Do you need to start using your gifts wisely?  What one thing that you have to step away from because of the foolishness that you are wasting your gift on?