Why do we say we can't save others?
We always are quick to say "oh only God can save them." If we are
talking about our sinful nature then yes, God is the only one who can bring
salvation and heart change in a person. But if it’s hurt and burdens, then not
only we can help others, but are commanded by God to help others. As if the
Body of Christ wasn't established on mortal Earth to do just that? Especially
for the family members within that community. Sure, we may not be able to save
someone from cancer or monetary problems (though in scripture we are called to
sell our possessions to help others in need), we are emotional and relational
beings and can always help someone on that level. All it takes is patience and
giving of time and an ear. Then on the spiritual level we can definitely help
others. So don’t pray to God and say "i can help him/her, so i ask you to
do so." As if God does everything via divine intervention. Look at
scripture. Look at the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Wasn’t the reason He had to come
in person to save us the point, instead of saving our sins through divine
intervention? So as Christians aka Christ followers aka emulators of Christ, shouldn’t
we be helping and saving others? We got that ability and responsibility from
the Cross. So our prayer should be "God you have called us to help our
brothers, sisters, and neighbors, so give us the strength and capability to love,
for we are weak but wish to be strong." Let us truly believe in the
communion of the saints, and at the very least not give excuses nor misread the
clear message in scripture.
We enter salvation alone, but we always enjoy salvation corporately. In scripture, the "you" is almost always plural.
We enter salvation alone, but we always enjoy salvation corporately. In scripture, the "you" is almost always plural.
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