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Running head: Theology Reflection Paper Reflection Paper of Greater Understanding Horace Kip Rollins Theology 104, Liberty University During the lessons of this course in Christian Theology, I have found a greater understanding of three core concepts that have strengthened my understanding of what it means to be a Christian: First, personal testimonies are important in sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. Second, if a person states they are a Christian, it does indeed matter how they live their life. And finally, churches need to do more in these unsettling times to not only comfort the communities they are a part of with God’s message, but must do more to provide outreach ministry to make a practical difference in people’s lives.†¦show more content†¦The same principle can be reversed. Some people treat their neighbors and their co-workers with respect, but take their troubles out at home. We must discipline ourselves â€Å"for the glory of God.† There are obvious things to avoid for the Christian that we know are sins such as adultery and murder, and even a child knows that it is wron g to tell a lie. What people sometimes forget is that when we do for the least, we are doing for Christ. If there is an opportunity to bring glory to God and show others what he has done for us, we must put aside our emotions and thoughts that prevent us from doing so. Many times people have said, â€Å"money is just too tight† or â€Å"why don’t these people just help themselves?† People in need are not always there by choice and it is our command to help them up. Christ is our standard bearer in learning how to live and treat others and Christians we should strive to do as much as he has for us. We work to improve situations and conditions of society and set the standard for others so they can be transformed when others who do not believe see what Christ has done for us and through us. 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