THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSIFICATION

 

THE IMPORTANCE OF DIVERSIFICATION
August 2 , 2023
By Rev. Michael Benson Ajayi
Matt 6:22 KJV “The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” Matt 6:19-24
       The word ‘single’ is the Greek word ‘ Haplous’ which means: folded together , clear . It is used figuratively to mean a healthy eye which by the context of the narrative means to be generous. The text centers on the risk of materialism (seeking possessions). Unfortunately, it has always been used by preachers to mean being focused on a task, Christians were discouraged from developing multitask capabilities for fear of being labeled as not being focused . Before you would have finished reading this message you must have changed focus several times from one item to another.  
   The theology of being focused has caused more harm than good among God’s people. Preachers who are gifted in certain areas of life (business, arts etc.) have to abandon these potentially rewarding ventures in a bid to appear focused before their peers with very unpleasant  consequences to avoid being considered as ‘dispersing the light ‘; however, religious leaders who teach this doctrine have been known to  secretly engage in stock trading, real estate ,building of schools with fees , hospitals etc.  . There are so many buried potentials in the church that's why there is poverty among christians . We were created to solve a problem somewhere in the world and riches and wealth are the rewards of being a problem solver.
         In Mathew 6:22-23 “Jesus speaks literally of a "single" eye versus a "bad" or "evil" one. This saying may involve several plays on words. A "single" eye normally meant a generous one …... A "bad" eye in that culture could mean either a diseased one or a stingy one. Many people believed that light was emitted from the eye, enabling one to see, rather than that light was admitted through the eye. Although here Jesus compares the eye to a lamp, he speaks of "diseased" eyes which fail to admit light. Such eyes become a symbol for the worthlessness of a stingy person. (from IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament by Craig S. Keener Copyright © 1993 by Craig S. Keener. Published by InterVarsity Press. All rights reserved.). The word of God is light and not to be mixed with the light of men.
           The born again believer is endowed with multiple potentials and should not be limited by any. Your gift is what will make a way for you and we are expected to develop our gifts. Our greatness is attached to our gifts and are promoted through generosity in the light of God's word  .  Prov 18:16 KJV says “ A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men. “
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation and I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power for creativity and promotion in Jesus name.
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