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Definition and Context:Recommending, in a biblical sense, involves endorsing or commending someone or something to another, often for approval, support, or acceptance. This concept is seen throughout Scripture in various forms, including the commendation of individuals, teachings, or actions that align with God's will and purposes.
Biblical Instances and Principles:1.
Commendation of Individuals: The Apostle Paul frequently recommended individuals to the early Christian communities. In
Romans 16:1-2, Paul writes, "I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea. Welcome her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints and assist her in whatever matter she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me." Here, Paul endorses Phoebe, highlighting her service and urging the church to support her.
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Commending Good Works: The Bible encourages believers to recommend and uphold good works. In
Titus 3:8, Paul states, "This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have believed God will be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for the people." Recommending good works is seen as beneficial and aligns with the teachings of Christ.
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Commendation of Faith:Hebrews 11, often referred to as the "Faith Chapter," commends the faith of various individuals.
Hebrews 11:2 notes, "This is why the ancients were commended." The chapter goes on to list figures like Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Abraham, whose faith was recommended as exemplary.
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Recommending Sound Doctrine: The early church leaders were tasked with recommending sound doctrine and teaching. In
2 Timothy 4:2-3, Paul instructs Timothy, "Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and encourage with great patience and careful instruction. For the time will come when people will not tolerate sound doctrine." Here, the recommendation is to uphold and disseminate true teaching.
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Commendation by God: Divine commendation is the ultimate endorsement. In
Matthew 25:21, Jesus shares a parable where the master says, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master." This commendation reflects God's approval of faithful service.
The Role of Recommending in Christian Life:Recommending plays a vital role in the Christian community by fostering trust, unity, and growth. It involves recognizing and affirming the gifts, character, and contributions of others, thereby encouraging mutual support and edification. The act of recommending is not merely a social courtesy but a spiritual responsibility that reflects the values of the Kingdom of God.
Conclusion:While the Bible does not explicitly use the term "recommending" frequently, the principles of commendation and endorsement are woven throughout its teachings. These principles guide believers in affirming what is good, true, and worthy of praise, ultimately pointing to the glory of God and the edification of His people.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n.) of Recommend.
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The Great Duty of Charity Recommended
... If our rich men would be more charitable to their poor friends and neighbors, it
would be a means ofrecommending them to the savor of others, if Providence...
Of the Conformity of Our Will to that Will of God which is...
... There is a difference between commanding andrecommending: in commanding we use
authority to oblige, but inrecommending we use friendliness to induce and...
Conduct of the Arians Towards the Nicene Council. Ignorant as Well...
... 769] has said, double-minded men, and unstable in all their ways, not having one
opinion, but changing to and fro, and nowrecommending certain statements, but...
A Serious Persuasive to Such a Method of Spending Our Days as is...
... and soul, and mind, and strength," (Mark 12:30) must require, if not all these
circumstances, yet the substance of all that I have beenrecommending, so far as...
The Reader Reminded How Much He Needs the Assistance of the Spirit...
... it every day, and forming your notions and actions by it) you will see that the
whole tenor of it teaches that dependence upon God which I am nowrecommending....
Of the Subject to whom to the Key of Church Priviledge, Power, or...
... 2. By way of Recommendation; Letters are sent from one Church to another,recommending
to their watchfulnesse and communion, any of their members, who by...
Life of a Christian Man. Scriptural Arguments Exhorting to It.
... of righteousness from going astray. It has numerous admirable methods
ofrecommending righteousness. [3] Many have been already...
Foreword
... I went on reading, andrecommending to my friends, everything that bore Mr.
Manning's name " his two books, Why not abandon the Church?...
The Preface
... fear of Death, such Comfort in reflecting upon the better part of his Life, especially
his Charity to the Poor; and so much Zeal inrecommending that Duty to...
On Mutual Subjection {1} --(First Printed in 1744)
... and the Ephesians, "that they should submit themselves one to another in the fear
of the Lord." Here we find these two great Apostlesrecommending to all...
Thesaurus
Recommending (2 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Recommend. Multi-Version
Concordance
Recommending (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 4
...Recompence (28 Occurrences)
Tribulations (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 6:4 but in everythingrecommending ourselves as God's ministrants;
in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses, (YLT)....
Recommendation (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act ofrecommending. 2. (n.) That
which recommends, or commends to favor; anything procuring...
Recommended (4 Occurrences)
Deception (24 Occurrences)
... the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the
word of God, but by the manifestation of the truthrecommending ourselves unto...
Dedication (16 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) An address to a patron or friend, prefixed to a book, testifying respect,
and oftenrecommending the work to his special protection and favor. Int....
Ministrants (18 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 2 Corinthians 6:4 but in everythingrecommending ourselves as God's ministrants;
in much patience, in tribulations, in necessities, in distresses, (YLT)....
Abraham (2539 Occurrences)
... 12:18). Sarai was restored to him; and Pharaoh loaded him with presents,
recommending him to withdraw from the country. He returned...
Shameful (27 Occurrences)
... the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor deceitfully using the
word of God, but by the manifestation of the truthrecommending ourselves unto...
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