The "Peanuts" comic strip created as many questions as it did smiles. On one occasion Lucy and Charlie Brown were having a serious conversation about the meaning of life.
With a furrow on her brow Lucy asked Charlie, “Why were we put on earth?”
In his own simple way, Charlie responded, “To make others happy!”
“I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy,” confessed Lucy, “and nobody is making me very happy, either!”
After a moment she shouted, “Somebody’s not doing their job!”
Making others happy is not a primary responsibility of the Christian. But Peter does give us some good advice about our responsibilities and what we are to do to help others.
First we are to show sympathy – by being attentive to and meeting their needs. Secondly, we are to show love – treating others with the same kindness that we would show a brother or sister. Thirdly, we are to show tenderheartedness – to be sensitive and caring. Finally – we are to be humble – to put others first and be a source of encouragement.
Prayer: We pray, Lord, that we will willingly accept our responsibilities to others and do our very best to minister to their needs. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture for Today: 1 Peter 3:8-9 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; (Read more…)
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