{"id":53967,"date":"2020-08-26T12:53:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-26T09:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=53967"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:19:55","slug":"a-crucial-responsibility-that-many-neglect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2020\/08\/26\/a-crucial-responsibility-that-many-neglect\/","title":{"rendered":"A Crucial Responsibility That Many Neglect"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the greatest responsibilities we have as believers is to truly know Jesus Christ<\/strong>. Sadly, many avoid this responsibility, choosing instead to focus on knowing Christ\u2019s servants more than Christ Himself.<\/p>\n

Ephesians 4:13 reminds us of our goal:<\/p>\n

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\u201c\u2026until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God, becoming mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Take a moment to examine yourself:
If you know more about a servant of Christ than you know about Christ Himself, there is a problem \u2014 and, as 1 Corinthians 16:22 warns:<\/p>\n

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\u201cIf anyone does not love the Lord, let him be accursed. Come, O Lord!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

If it hurts you more when someone speaks badly of a servant of God than when Jesus Himself is mocked, something is wrong with your relationship with Him.<\/p>\n

If jokes mocking your pastor or teacher upset you more than jokes mocking your Savior, then your priorities are misplaced.<\/p>\n

If you become angry when your denomination or your favorite preacher is criticized but can laugh at a comedy that openly ridicules Christ, then ask yourself: Do I really know Jesus? Is He truly in my life?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If in your private life you rarely speak to or thank your Savior, then there is a serious issue.<\/p>\n

Brother or sister, do not waste your energy trying to please human servants or being a fan of a particular church or teacher. Instead, seek to know Jesus Himself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Knowing Jesus is not about changing churches. Right where you are, after receiving Christ, your next step is to get hold of a physical Bible<\/strong>\u2014not just the one on your phone. Digital Bibles are helpful, but a printed Bible you can hold, mark, and read deeply is invaluable.<\/p>\n

Once you have it, start reading it for yourself. God has given you eyes and the ability to read; He will also give you understanding.
Many fail to comprehend Scripture because they read it merely as a duty, not from the heart \u2014 perhaps once a month, skimming verses here and there. As a result, the Bible seems difficult to understand.<\/p>\n

Instead, read the Bible attentively, book by book, from start to finish. When you encounter challenging passages, God has placed within us a natural drive to seek the truth. This hunger will lead you to seek further understanding through Spirit-filled teachings \u2014 sermons, seminars, or other believers who can help clarify what you are learning. This is how the Holy Spirit brings revelation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, do not switch churches without a biblical reason. Many move because they were offended, gossiped about, or uncomfortable with the truth being preached. Such reasons are not Spirit-led.
A true believer moves only when seeking deeper understanding of God\u2019s Word and a closer walk with Christ<\/strong>, led by the Holy Spirit \u2014 not by offense or personal preference.<\/p>\n

Above all, never forget this:
Know Jesus deeply.<\/strong>
He is the Author of Life<\/strong> (Acts 3:15), the One who holds \u201call authority in heaven and on earth\u201d (Matthew 28:18). Even now, He lives and will return for His church.<\/p>\n

When He reveals Himself fully, the experience is so overwhelming that we may even long to leave this earthly life to be with Him. Therefore, seek Him daily. Humble yourself before Him and desire deeper revelation. He longs to reveal Himself to you; the only barrier is our own unwillingness.<\/p>\n

May the Lord richly bless you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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