ODB: What Are You Known For
June 27, 2011
If we take care of our character, our reputation will take care of itself!
READ: Philippians 2:25-30
Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier. —Philippians 2:25
In the Roman Empire, pagans would often call on the name of a god or goddess as they placed bets in a game of chance. A favorite deity of the gambler was Aphrodite, the Greek word for Venus, the goddess of love. During the roll of the dice, they would say “epaphroditus!” literally, “by Aphrodite!”
In the book of Philippians we read of a Greek convert to the Christian faith by the name of Epaphroditus. He was a close companion of Paul who served him well in his missionary enterprise. Of his friend, Paul wrote: “Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier” (Phil. 2:25).
Epaphroditus was a spiritual brother in Christ, a faithful worker who shared ministry efforts, a brave soldier of the faith, and the carrier of the inspired letter to the church at Philippi. He modeled brotherhood, a work ethic, spiritual endurance, and service. Certainly, Epaphroditus had a well-deserved reputation that showed he did not live by a pagan deity but by faith in Jesus Christ.
Even more important than our name are the Christian qualities that are seen in our life: dependability, care, encouragement, and wisdom. What words would you like others to use to describe you?
— Dennis Fisher
Source: Our Daily Bread
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Well, I would like to leave good memories for my children about me being their close friend besides being their father and loved one. Time playing with them makes lot of different.
I got two games for my birthday recently and the family got to play during this school holiday. I think there is no money can buy the time we give to our children. Find no replacement. Haha….