HOW TO IMPRESS JESUS

The Lord Jesus told a story of two men in a similar situation who had totally different Because at one time or another all of us are guilty of trying to impress God.
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That is what he wants us to do in our lives. But if we are honest, we all have to admit that we haven't always served the needs of the people around us.

20150412 AM How to Impress Jesus by Jason Moon

We've often hesitated to help others who are in need. Sometimes it's because we think that we would just be wasting our time. Or we may be ashamed to spend time with needy people. Maybe we're just too stingy with our time, talents, and possessions, to share them with anybody else. By nature, all of us are so proud of the things we have accomplished that we don't think we need to do the good things that Jesus requires. If Jesus really were to judge us on the basis of how much we've helped others, we would never have eternal life.

We haven't done enough good works. On our own, we belong with the goats. We should be sent into the eternal fire. Jesus is the only person who perfectly cared for every person. He took care of the people he met during his ministry with his miracles and other acts of kindness.

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He took care of all people by dying for the sins of the world and giving us all the salvation we need more than anything else. Because Jesus' perfect record is credited to us, he looks at us and sees people who have perfectly cared for everyone. Although we should be goats, Jesus makes us his sheep through faith! That is not all Jesus does for us with his righteousness, though.

The righteousness that Jesus credits to us also shows itself in our lives. He asks us to thank him for what he has done by doing what is best for other people. And so we care for them in their needs.

How Do You Impress Jesus?

Even though our care for them is imperfect, because we are still sinful, Jesus forgives our sins, and he sees our works as good! We Christians serve our neighbors in ways that unbelievers can't. Although non-Christians can do kind things for others, they cannot do it in the freedom that Christians have. We're not trying to earn anything from God by our service. In Matthew 25, the sheep don't even remember the good things that they have done for others, because they don't keep track. We have been set free to live in joyful thanks for all that Jesus has done.

Then where do we find people to serve? You don't actually have to go out looking for them. We take care of the hungry, thirsty, sick, imprisoned, naked, and strangers within our life's vocations.

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If you have children, then you've fed the hungry, clothed the naked, and cared for the sick. Even if you don't have children, you probably have other relatives, friends, and associates who have been imprisoned, in the hospital, or in need of food and clothing. God gives us opportunities to do this by putting people who need help in our lives. We carry out our concern for people's needs together.

That's why our congregation has the Love Fund — so that we can help people among us.


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That's why we also take collections for WELS Christian Aid and Relief — to help people all over the country and world who are suffering from disasters. People who suffer are dear to Jesus. Did you see how closely he identifies himself with his people?

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When we serve them, we are serving Jesus himself! So when it seems that nobody notices the good works that we do, Jesus notices and remembers them. Jesus doesn't point to great and impressive works, but the kind of stuff that nobody notices — not even the one who does the works. When you look at your life, what is the greatest thing you have done? You may think you haven't done anything good enough for God.

But he doesn't care about the stuff we think is impressive. He likes the small stuff. Did you feed and clothe your children? Did you clean up their vomit when they were sick?

WHAT IMPRESSES GOD

Have you taken care of elderly people in your life? That is what it looks like to serve the least of his people. In this way, you are serving Jesus. Today Jesus tells us that he is coming to judge all people, including you and me. As you prepare for the judgment, how do you impress Jesus? Certainly not with the things that impress people! And not by being proud of what you have done for yourself. A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.

And best of all, what pleases God is also what will make us happiest and most satisfied. This passage identifies faith—belief in God and believing He will do what He says He will do—as a prerequisite for pleasing God. It also gives a prime example of this kind of faith: Our bimonthly Discern magazine covers issues like this regularly. Digital subscriptions are available worldwide; print subscriptions are currently available in the United States, Canada and much of Europe. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. The Bible contrasts two mind-sets: Now if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he is not His.

Leading up to the passage in Romans 8, the apostle Paul explained his own experience with the two mind-sets. As challenging as he shows the process of change is in Romans 7, he makes clear that Jesus Christ will deliver us I thank God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.

The passage praises His mercy, His knowledge He knows the names of all the stars! Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite. The Lord lifts up the humble; He casts the wicked down to the ground. What Does It Mean? Jesus truly was the Son of God, and there is no one who has pleased God more! We should all hear Him and follow His example. The Father has not left Me alone, for I always do those things that please Him. The fact that obeying God is pleasing to Him is expressed in various ways throughout the Bible.