A CHRISTIAN LOOKS AT MATTHEW’S GOSPEL
The little band of helpers – (v) Their conduct
Reading: Matthew 10:11-15
There are one or two things we need to notice about the conduct of the helpers. (i) They are to work from a “worthy” base. Obviously, in doing the work of the Kingdom helpers can end up in pretty disreputable places. However, where they base themselves must be “worthy”(v11) so that it doesn’t compromise either them or the message. (ii) Helpers must bless their hosts. Thankfulness, thoughtfulness, graciousness and peace (v13) will always commend the messenger and the message. (iii)The rejection of the helpers will bring its own judgement The wickedness of Sodom and Gomorrah is proverbial and so we can imagine their punishment, but even Sodom and Gomorrah will have fared far better than anywhere where helpers are rejected.
Meditation: It is still true today that thankfulness, thoughtfulness, graciousness and peace commend the message and the messenger.
Prayer pointer: I need to take the peace of Kingdom wherever I go today.
Matthew: 63
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