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Vol. 20, No. 8 — Aug 2018

Things I Can Do in the Name of the Lord

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Children (and adults) need to consider more ways to serve the Lord. “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service” (Romans 12:1 NKJV).

  • How Can I Take Out the Trash for the Lord? Obey my parents (Colossians 3:20).
  • How Can I Eat Lunch for the Lord? Use my strength to serve Him (Mark 12:30).
  • How Can I Have a Friend for the Lord? That depends on the kinds of friends I have (Proverbs 13:20) and on what those friendships are based (2 Corinthians 5:16-17).
  • How Can Study in School for the Lord? I am commanded to obey the government, which includes compulsory education (Romans 13:12).
  • How Can I Go to Work for the Lord? I am commanded to provide for my family (1 Timothy 5:8), I am commanded to give to God (Ephesians 4:28), I am commanded to work if I am able (2 Thessalonians 3:10-12) and I’m actually working for Jesus (Colossians 3:22-24). 
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