9 June 2013 - ENCS

"The Code" series Rachel Ong did continue today

About "Having Relationships" she had a lot to say

We all read from Mark, chapter 12 verses 29-31

Loving God completely is commandment one

Loving others as we love ourselves is number two

But only by loving God, can this second one we do

 

Rachel mentioned that three relationships are key

The first is with God, the second is with our family

For our perception of God is influenced by our earthly dad

God is of course better, for He is always good and never bad

God is slow to judge and always quick to love

That is why we should always love Him above

For us to do great things is His clarion call

Which we can do since He created us all

The third relationship is with our many friends

At work, at church, at school  - the list never ends

Without relationships, a purposeful life we can not live

We must interact with others in order for God's love to give

From Proverbs 18 verse one, Rachel did then read

We can not isolate ourselves for others we do need

 

To honour relationships we must show lots of kindness

Proverbs 19:22 says all want "unfailing love", nothing less

We honour God when kindness is what we show

Whether it be for kinfolk, friends, or even a foe

Kindness often shows the worth of a person anew

Or gives honour to whom the honour is really due

This of course takes effort on our part

But in God's eyes, it is very very smart

 

But Rachel said that even if we are kind more and more

In the end, it counts for nothing unless love is at the core

This in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians we see

If we read chapter thirteen, verse number three

 

And when we give or receive honour, we must give a nod

For the appropriate credit must always be given to our God

She said that we all hope the next generation is blessed

If we are kind in love, then God will take care of the rest

 

Rachel then turned to Matthew six before ending in prayer

Reminding us to treat all with the same amount of care

We should greet strangers as we greet a good friend

For we never know how any such kind act will end

Hospitality is what leads many people to church

And we should never leave anyone in a lurch