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1 John 3:17 - Ways to Care and Share in a Pandemic.

1 John 3:17 (ESV) If anyone has the 
worlds goods and sees his brother in need, yet 
closes his heart against him, how does Gods love 
abide in him? 

   God has given you unique talents, gifts, 
abilities, and skills. But those things weren't given 
for your benefit. They were given to you for the 
benefit of others. And, despite the need to stay 
closer to home these days, theres never been a 
better time to put those gifts to work as you obey 
Gods command to love your neighbor. 
   Meeting needs and serving other people is 
love in action. The Bible says in 1 John 3:17, 
"If anyone has the worlds goods and sees his 
brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, 
how does Gods love abide in him?" (ESV). 
   Ive heard about a lot of innovative 
ways people have been serving their neighborhoods 
since the pandemic began. When you go to the 
grocery store, you can check with your neighbors, 
especially older ones, to see if they need anything. 
Offer to mow someones lawn or wash their car. 
Maybe someone has questions about their kids 
schooling, their taxes, or a car problem that you are 
uniquely gifted to answer. 
   Food always opens doors! Make a meal for 
someone or drop off donuts for a family. 
   Bring the newspaper to their door. Offer 
to pull weeds or help with an outdoor project. 
Share your number so people can text you with a 
need. I heard of one family that even posted a QR 
code on mailboxes to join a group for support 
during the pandemic. You can also invite people to 
watch your church service online and talk with 
them about it after. 
   Most importantly, theres one way you 
can serve your neighbors that will meet their 
greatest need: Share with them about how much God 
loves them and how Jesus Christ died to save 
them. 
   You need to learn how to explain to your 
neighbors how they can become friends with Jesus. It's 
not that hard, friends. You share with them that 
their past can be forgiven, that they can have a 
purpose for living, and that they can have a home in 
heaven. You build a bridge of love between your 
heart and theirs with a barbecue or a driveway 
conversation, and you let Jesus walk across. 
   The most important way you can love your 
neighbor is to introduce them to Jesus. Make the most 
of every opportunity to serve the people around 
you in love so they can learn about the greatest 
love theyll ever know. [Daily Devotional by 
Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

James 2:17 - Faith and Works: 

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2016/20161216-2029.html 

Matthew 25:31-46 - The Parable Of The Sheep 
And Goats The Final Judgment:  

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190826-1157.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657