Monday, February 23, 2009

A great response in times like these

The entire Bible is full of examples of "contracts" and "covenants". While we are well aware of a contract, like buying a car or house. We, as a culture, are less informed about a COVENANT!

In the simplest terms I can use, a covenant is an agreement between two parties. Similar to a contract there are parties, terms and promises, BUT, and this is a big BUT! Covenant agreements imply fulfilling your side of the agreement AND helping the other party fulfill theirs!

Of course the same covenant asks the other party to fulfill theirs and help you fulfill yours...it does go both ways, but since I am addressing you, then let's work on keeping the covenant and not just cashing in because they failed. This could be financial, but it applies to marriage, work and relationships with family and friends.

Hmmm? Would "covenant keeping" help us during tough times? Would that help us in terms of making a difference for real people? Of course it would. My hope is to help others during times like this. Join me!

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