hospitality
(noun)
The act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or business partners.
Jesus instructed His disciples to accept hospitality.
Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed. [Matthew 10:10 (NLT)]
And, Jesus (i.e. the Word of God) also teaches those who have, to extend hospitality.
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! [Hebrews 13:2 (NLT)]
Howbeit, a disciple is not required to accept hateful or resentful services. Even Jesus rejected the bitter water. True hospitality is not just what is done, but more importantly, how it is done. This is especially mandated for those who serve as partners in the Father’s business:
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Question: Who Determines if someone is hospitable?
Ultimately, the determination of whether someone is hospitable lies with the guest or recipient of the hospitality.
Here's why:
Effective hospitality is not begrudged, it is not manipulative or self-seeking, and it demands nothing in return. Most importantly, when operating in God's name to provide "hospitable service," especially to those who are sent forth in His name, all things must be done as unto God. Therefore, if unto God, then what is offered is as important as the spirit with which it is offered. When the offering is unacceptable, war is waged against God. Think Cane and Abel.
But, the final analysis is this, despite your many good deeds, God knows who started the beef with Him in the first place. When you seek your own vengeance you provoke God's wrath because you're stealing what belongs to Him. "Vengeance belongs to The LORD."
(noun)
The act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors: food, drink, entertainment, etc. that an organization provides for guests or business partners.
Jesus instructed His disciples to accept hospitality.
Don’t carry a traveler’s bag with a change of clothes and sandals or even a walking stick. Don’t hesitate to accept hospitality, because those who work deserve to be fed. [Matthew 10:10 (NLT)]
And, Jesus (i.e. the Word of God) also teaches those who have, to extend hospitality.
Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! [Hebrews 13:2 (NLT)]
Howbeit, a disciple is not required to accept hateful or resentful services. Even Jesus rejected the bitter water. True hospitality is not just what is done, but more importantly, how it is done. This is especially mandated for those who serve as partners in the Father’s business:
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Question: Who Determines if someone is hospitable?
Ultimately, the determination of whether someone is hospitable lies with the guest or recipient of the hospitality.
Here's why:
- Hospitality is subjective: While certain actions or attitudes are generally considered hospitable, the true measure of hospitality is how the individual feels during and after their interaction.
- Focus on feelings: Extraordinary hospitality makes others feel welcome, comfortable, and valued. It involves extending warmth, kindness, and generosity, fostering a genuine sense of connection and belonging.
- Guest perspective: A host might believe they are being hospitable by offering food and shelter, but if the guest feels unwelcome or uncomfortable, the hospitality wasn't effective.
Effective hospitality is not begrudged, it is not manipulative or self-seeking, and it demands nothing in return. Most importantly, when operating in God's name to provide "hospitable service," especially to those who are sent forth in His name, all things must be done as unto God. Therefore, if unto God, then what is offered is as important as the spirit with which it is offered. When the offering is unacceptable, war is waged against God. Think Cane and Abel.
But, the final analysis is this, despite your many good deeds, God knows who started the beef with Him in the first place. When you seek your own vengeance you provoke God's wrath because you're stealing what belongs to Him. "Vengeance belongs to The LORD."
