Ambassadors of Christ
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By Bro. Jackie Stanfield
First Baptist Church of Linden
The Bible says in 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” This verse reminds us of our true relationship with God. We belong to Him, and are to follow His instructions on these responsibilities as His child.
God expects us as Christians to be an influence on others in our world; to be catalysts promoting righteousness in a world filled with sin. We are His own people in this generation and are to perform as His “priests” before a lost world. The functions of a priest are to bring people to God and to share God with the people. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine35828/Full/index.aspx?id=35828
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