April 7, 2009 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Victory Through Christ
But thanks be to God, who always leads us as captives in Christ's victory parade. God uses us to spread his knowledge everywhere like a sweet-smelling perfume. Our offering to God is this: We are the sweet smell of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are being lost. To those who are lost, we are the smell of death that brings death, but to those who are being saved, we are the smell of life that brings life. So who is able to do this work? We do not sell the word of God for a profit as many other people do. But in Christ we speak the truth before God, as messengers of God. ~2 Corinthians 2:14-17~

Last Friday, our small group bible study was about accountability to God...our purpose here on Earth. That is to build up treasures in Heaven, by spreading the gospel/message. As smell/scent spreads very rapidly and effects people, whether it be a delightful scent or a disastrous scent. For example, the smell of cookies or coffee or roses is delightful to the nose, but the smell of skunk or garbage or garlic/onion is pretty bad. Just like that, we are the smell of Christ. We need to spread rapidly and as we spread, we are the like the delightful smell to those who are willing to learn about Christ, who accept Him, and to those who aren't willing, we are like the bad/unwanted smell. We do not spread the gospel/message for a profit, or for something in return on Earth. We only speak the truth, as it's our duty here on Earth!