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Legacy

We have been talking about legacy during the bible study discussion and daily conversation. We have little idea about this concept until we studied More Than Money. What is the legacy that we, as an individual, a family member, a worker, a servant and a citizen ought to be?
You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous and blameless we were among you who believed. For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12
There were 3 things Paul left behind as his legacy: holy, righteous and blameless. These were his characters. Sounds difficult for me to attain these.....

Paul also left behind his relationship: encouraging, comforting and urging of others to live lives worthy of God. Have we done these? We suppose to encourage one another on daily basis, and all the more as the Day is approaching.
For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy. 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20
Not forgetting to share what made him happy - the thought of joy and celebration in the presence of the Lord for those whom he loved, that had live lives worthy of God (a consequence of the second legacy I would say).

So what is your legacy, that you will want to pass on to your children, or your friends, family members, colleagues? Wealth, possession, business inheritance, character, love or something else?


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Anonymous said…
My heart aches when I ask myself that question.
Monday, December 10, 2007 9:29:00 PM
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