Malcolm Cox

1. Faith gets stronger when we get upset 2. Faith gets stronger when we act Introduction, v1 Paul’s emotional state because suffering mentioned 2:14ff “We could stand it not longer” What kinds of things make you say something like, “I can’t stand it any longer!”? What are the things, as a Christian, that make you act because you can ‘stand it no longer’? 1. Faith gets stronger when we get upset 2. Faith gets stronger when we act A. Sacrifice Sending Timothy Riots last time Jealous Jews unlikely to be any less jealous Travel; time; energy B. Risk What if it does not work / rejected? Outcome uncertain In the end this is our faith in action Applications Pray for one another Take action to strengthen and encourage on another Do so because of love, gently and with compassion Do not charge in, but do not stand by and watch Speak truth: “Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians 4:25 NIV11) Conclusion, v5 We have an oppo