Young Christians Calendar – Monday, December 10, 2018

Monday, December 10, 2018

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Dear Young Christian:

Perhaps some of our readers are studying for a university or college degree. There is certainly nothing wrong with that, but have you ever considered this verse: “For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 3:13)?

Paul told the young man Timothy how to get, not just a degree, but a “good degree.” Maybe the Lord has some useful function or work for you to perform for His people. If you do that well, and for the Lord’s glory, you will certainly have purchased a good degree in God’s sight. It may not be the most glamorous job in the world, and you may not get a lot of recognition or thanks for it from other believers. It may seem very mundane, repetitive, or menial, and maybe not even appreciated by those you seek to serve. But if you do it for the Lord and His approval, He will reward you. That is more worthwhile than any degree which you may obtain from a school in this world.

Your Christian Friend,

Jim Hyland

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