By the time Moses returned to the scene (Egypt), his people had hit an all-time low. They worshiped idols, spoke slanderously of each other, and had wandered very far from the path of their forefathers. Perhaps he should have told them off, saying, “Repent, sinners, lest you perish altogether!” But he didn’t. Instead, he told them how Avinu cared for them and felt their suffering, how He would bring about miracles, freedom and a wondrous future out of His love for them. As for rebuke, Moses saved that for Avinu. “Why have You mistreated Your people?!” he demanded. If you don’t like the other guy’s lifestyle, do him a favor, lend him a hand. Once you’ve brought a few miracles into his life, then you can urge him to chuck his bad habits. (Chabad.org)
There are some of us who erroneously believe that you need to “preach” to people to get them to “accept Yeshua” into their lives.
Here is something to think about:
“14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 “Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Mt 5:14-16 )
“Yeshua answered them, “Many good works I have shown you from My Father. For which of those works do you stone Me?”” (Joh 10:32 )
“At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.” (Ac 9:36 )
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Yeshua for good works, which Avinu prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” (Eph 2:10 )
“but, which is proper for women professing Avinu likeness, with good works.” (1Ti 2:10 )
“well reported for good works: if she has brought up children, if she has lodged strangers, if she has washed the saints’ feet, if she has relieved the afflicted, if she has diligently followed every good work.” (1Ti 5:10 )
“who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.” (Tit 2:14 )
“having your conduct honorable among the Gentiles, that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may, by your good works which they observe, glorify Avinu in the day of visitation.” (1Pe 2:12 )
May Avinu bring us many opportunities to help others.
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