Let's Never Rust Out!
Categories: Church of Christ Bulletin ArticlesOn June 15, 1957, a brand-new Plymouth Belvedere was buried in a concrete vault under the courthouse lawn in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In June 2007, the car was unearthed as the city celebrated Oklahoma’s 100th year of statehood.
Over the years, water had seeped into the vault, turning the once shiny car into a rusted monument of the past. A hot-rod expert hired to start the engine pronounced it as being “hopeless.”
Spiritual inactivity corrodes the soul like moisture acting on metal. In 1 Timothy 6:11, Paul commanded Timothy to:
“pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness“
Folks, this command has no expiration date attached to it! Spiritual disciplines require continued activity throughout our lives (note the word “continue” or “continuance” in Romans 2:7; 2 Timothy 3:14; James 1:25; 2 John 1:9 NIV). If rest becomes our goal, then spiritual rust is not far behind.
One religious writer wrote:
“The intellect works with the greatest intensity when it works continuously; the more you do, the more you can do. We must work hard to keep in trim for God. Clean off the rust and keep bright by use.“
Our capabilities will vary as we age, but pursuing the righteous life to which God has called us should never end (1 Peter 1:13-16; 2 Peter 1:1-11). Brethren, let’s never rust out!
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