Christ is the morning star, shining in the age of darkness. Christians are stars because we are children of light and God is expressed through us (John 12:36, Philippians 2:15, Revelation 1:16). Therefore, we should give heed to God's word until the day dawns and the morning star rises in our hearts (2 Peter 1:19).
However, it is very likely that Christians may become "wandering stars" (Jude 13). Christians who follow the footsteps of Cain, Balaam, and Korah are wandering stars (Jude 11). Seemingly, they have the appearance of a star, but actually
They wander (vs. focusing on God's purpose - Christ and the church);.
They deviate from the truth (vs. fixing on the heavenly revelation);
They follow their own ways (vs. taking God's narrow way);
They drift (vs. staying on God's economy).
In medical terms, a wandering star is like a free radical, which is an atom that has at least one unpaired electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals can damage cells and accelerate the progression of various diseases.
They wander (vs. focusing on God's purpose - Christ and the church);.
They deviate from the truth (vs. fixing on the heavenly revelation);
They follow their own ways (vs. taking God's narrow way);
They drift (vs. staying on God's economy).
In medical terms, a wandering star is like a free radical, which is an atom that has at least one unpaired electron and is therefore unstable and highly reactive. Free radicals can damage cells and accelerate the progression of various diseases.
Don't be a free radical who damage the Body of Christ;
Be a living star who build up the Body of Christ for expressing God corporately.
Be a living star who build up the Body of Christ for expressing God corporately.
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