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Embracing Your Priviledge
By Patrice Tsague
The Nehemiah Project International Ministries
Mon, Jun. 15 2009 11:47 AM MST
which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, did not consider
it robbery to be equal with God, but made himself of no reputation, taking on
the form of a bond servant and coming in the likeness of men. Philippians
2:5-7
Privilege is defined as a special advantage or immunity not embraced by all, or
a right reserved exclusively for a particular person or group. Throughout the
history of mankind, there has always been a group of people who were more
privileged than others. In many situations there are several individuals
who enjoy certain privileges based on their position, their family, or their
personal accomplishments. Having groups or individuals who are privileged
is not something that was invented by man. Throughout the Bible we see
groups and individuals who enjoy special advantages or rights because of their
relationship with God. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ came as one who
was privileged. He enjoyed special advantages as the only begotten Son of
God, being God in the flesh and having all powers under His command. The
key to privilege is not the privilege itself but rather how you use the
privilege. Jesus did not deny nor reject His privilege but used it to
fulfill the will of His father. He was not ashamed of it but rather
through meekness, called upon His privilege to achieve the mission He was given
to accomplish.
There are many believers who find themselves privileged because of the family
they are born into, the country they are from, or just by the mere fact that
that they have accomplished success in their vocation or business; however,
they are ashamed or feel guilty that they are able to enjoy certain privileges
or rights that others do not have. Like Jesus Christ, you must not be
ashamed of your privilege but rather embrace it and seek the Lord as to how you
ought to use that privilege to fulfill His will in the earth realm. By
the grace of God I grew up privileged; the son of a successful business woman
and politician. My family enjoyed the privileges of the ruling class of
my country. Because of this privilege, I was able to come to the United
States and enjoyed a certain education early in my development; I had certain
exposure to business and government that the average person does not
have. I enjoyed relationships with individuals who inspired me to believe
in myself and pursue my dreams. With this privilege came a
responsibility, thank God I had a mother who taught us about the responsibility
of privilege. You’re not privileged so that you can enjoy the finest
things in life, but rather so that you can be of service to others.
Coming to Christ brought an eternal dimension to this concept. Every
child of God is privileged. The Bible tells us that we are joint heirs
with Christ, we are kings and priests and God has given us stewardship over the
works of His hands. What a privilege! Someone more powerful then my
mother, richer then Bill Gates, and wiser than Einstein, has made us joint
heirs with His only begotten Son. He has made us to be kings and priests,
meaning that we are little rulers in our own rights and can come to Him boldly
for spiritual matters. He also placed His resources at our
disposal. Wow! Thank God for men and women of God who have historically
used their privilege to accomplish God’s will in the earth. Should your
business become a financial success so that your children and grand children
enjoy the privileges I enjoyed, make sure they understand the responsibility of
privilege and its eternal implications so they may build upon your legacy to
continue to advance the will of God in the earth.
Copyright © 2009 Patrice Tsague ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version of the Bible.
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Joshua, Fri, Jul. 31 2009 09:16 PM MST
This was very well stated. Yes, we ofter hear of the blessings of God, but we forget that often those blessings are designed not just for us the recipient, but also for those with whom we can affect. And it is a gift to serve others.
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