Topic: LIVING EPISTLE
2Cor. 3:1-3, Matt: 5:16
Teaching caption: UNVEILING THE KEYS TO BECOMING A LIVING EPISTLE
Introduction
Genesis 1:26; And God said, let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creep upon the earth.
This verse of the Scripture truly explains the mindset of God, God created man to be like him, He established a man to continue from where He rested and that’s why man is made in his image and likeness. So, if we are talking about any living epistle, it began with God. Therefore, God made man not just to be in the garden, not just to be influential, not just to prosper, and not just to enjoy grace but that men might become a Living Epistle on to Him.
However, the truth is that until there is proper understanding about a matter, there may not be outstanding performance in such matter. Isaiah 5:13 says, Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: and their honorable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst. Therefore, we shall be looking into how to go about life and become a great living epistle in Jesus name.
What is Living Epistle?
“Living Epistle” denotes a life that lives in a way that pleases God and posits great benefit to men in their quest to fulfilling divine purpose on earth.
Living Epistle is taking the lead not talking the lead. Judges 7:17, “and he said unto them, Look on me, and do likewise: and, behold, when I come to the outside of the camp, it shall be that, as I do, so shall ye do.”
It is not about propaganda the right example but living the right example.
When we talk about living epistle, many think we are talking about only Pastors or political leaders but it is something that is relevant to and expected in every area or field of life. God intends to have Living Epistle musicians, Living Epistle Doctor, lawyer, accountant, minister, Academic etc.
When you take lead in your field, people refer to you, people you influence refer to you at the same time,
So you can’t be voted into Living Epistle, it is your outstanding accomplishment that brings you into it.
CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING EPISTLE
I. Authenticity: Living Epistle are genuine and true to themselves
II. Integrity: They have strong moral and ethical values
III. Compassion: They show empathy and kindness towards others
IV. Wisdom: They possess a deep understanding of life and its complexities
V. Growth- oriented: Living Epistles are constantly learning and evolving
VI. Inspirational: Through their actions, living Epistles inspire others to be their best selves
VII. Humility: Despite their achievements, Living Epistles remain humble
VIII. Impactful: Living Epistle make positive impacts on the lives of others
KEYS TO BECOMING A LIVING EPISTLE
I. The New Birth
II. Self Determination
III. Self-Discipline
IV. Quest for Spiritual Growth
V. Passionate Love for Christ etc.
Conclusion
Christians are now the Epistles that people study to know how to serve God better. The devil also understands this and values it indeed. If upon all your anointing and level of grace, you still fail to live according to the precept of the Lord, your spiritual swaggers pose no threat to the devil and gives no gain to God. Live to become a Living Epistle.