INTRO:

As Christians, we are our brother’s keeper whether we realize it or not.  How we care for each other in society, family or the church is a true measure of our moral health.  Of course there is a higher expectation for us in the church because how we care for each other is not only a measure of our spiritual health but a way of witnessing the sincerity of our faith.  Our concern for each other’s well-being therefore is not based solely on altruism or cultural identity but rather on the impetus of our faith in an unseen God and coming Lord.

Of course, this “talk” about the well-being of another has to become a reality in the life of an actual person for it to become more than just a Christian ideal.  To this end I ask the question, “Who is your person?”  More specifically, “What is the name of the person you are concerned about and what exactly is your concern moving you to do?”

You see, if you cannot actually name a real person and describe what it is that you are doing for them out of faith, in love, then what you are keeping is a theory, not your brother.

Remember:

          No name = no keeping

          No keeping = no witness

          No witness= no faith

Maybe now would be a good time to start asking ourselves, “Who is my person?”