Body alive

Thursday October 5th, James 5: 19 My friends, if any followers have wandered away from the truth, you should try to lead them back. 20 If you turn sinners from the wrong way, you will save them from death, and many of their sins will be forgiven. James was wrong, all of their sins will be forgiven. James however was right in that we should go after those who have strayed. Most think it is the pastor’s job to do so. It is a good way to absolve themselves from being a part of the body of Christ. If you notice someone in your seating area is not there for a few Sundays and you wonder why that is, do something about it. Call, say they are missed, and ask if there is anything you can do to help, let the pastor know if there is an issue the pastor should be involved in. In other words, be the alive body of Christ and help the church become the alive in the process. Jesus had 12 disciples, those he related to most closely, and so should every Christian in the pew. Someday you may be on the receiving end.