A growing church - Day 5

1 Corinthians 5:9-10 (New International Version)

⁹I have written you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people— ¹⁰not at all meaning the people of this world who are immoral, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world.

The Corinthians misinterpreted Paul's advice, so he had to set them straight. Apparently they had lots of fellowship with other Christians, but no meaningful contact with non-Christians. (Sounds like churches today.) We must keep each other accountable in our churches; but sometimes churches become so self-focused that non-Christians won't go near them. God wants us among other people so they can see the difference God makes in our lives. And if we're going to be effective then this interaction needs to be up close and personal. but don't try to do this alone. All believers need to act as one to interact with a lost and dying world. Otherwise, all our salt will end up back in the saltshaker on Sundays and have no real impact on the world on a day-to-day basis.

Do you have any contact with nonbelievers? Who?

Ask God to show you how to build positive and meaningful relationships with the non-Christians in your world.