Are we influencing others or are others influencing us?
As Christians, we are called to be different. Our reactions to everyday situations should stand out from that of the rest of the world. We live in a world that is filled with evil and everyday it just seems to get worse. There are those things that we consider to be major sins (even though in God's eyes they're all the same) like a gunman walking into a school and killing dozens, but there are also the smaller things, like lying, cheating and petty theft.
In our world, it's so easy to get caught up in doing things that in the backs of our mind, we know are not right. Unfortunately, it's even easier to justify it. The world has gotten pretty good at making excuses for itself. We have blurred the line separating right from wrong with phrases like "if it feels good, do it" or "you only live once, so do what makes you happy".
Even us Christians fall into the trap, letting the world dictate our actions. We forget that life is not about making ourselves feel good, but it's about pleasing Christ, it's about setting the standard that the world follows. As Christians we are leaders, not followers. The world takes it's cue from us, not the other way around. Things like homosexuality and immoral living should not permeate our church. We should not be the biggest gossipers in the workplace and when we speak, people shouldn't have to wonder if we are lying.
Let us be different, let our lives stand out. Let us no longer just go with the flow of everything that feels good. Let our life's slogan be, "You only live once, so live right!" Let those around us SEE the difference in us.
Remember: You only live once, so live right!
Joana James - Author of From Redemption to Maturity, Trusting God with your Future, Nightmare at Emerald High & Alana and Alyssa's Secret & Finding Romeo
As Christians, we are called to be different. Our reactions to everyday situations should stand out from that of the rest of the world. We live in a world that is filled with evil and everyday it just seems to get worse. There are those things that we consider to be major sins (even though in God's eyes they're all the same) like a gunman walking into a school and killing dozens, but there are also the smaller things, like lying, cheating and petty theft.
In our world, it's so easy to get caught up in doing things that in the backs of our mind, we know are not right. Unfortunately, it's even easier to justify it. The world has gotten pretty good at making excuses for itself. We have blurred the line separating right from wrong with phrases like "if it feels good, do it" or "you only live once, so do what makes you happy".
Even us Christians fall into the trap, letting the world dictate our actions. We forget that life is not about making ourselves feel good, but it's about pleasing Christ, it's about setting the standard that the world follows. As Christians we are leaders, not followers. The world takes it's cue from us, not the other way around. Things like homosexuality and immoral living should not permeate our church. We should not be the biggest gossipers in the workplace and when we speak, people shouldn't have to wonder if we are lying.
Let us be different, let our lives stand out. Let us no longer just go with the flow of everything that feels good. Let our life's slogan be, "You only live once, so live right!" Let those around us SEE the difference in us.
Remember: You only live once, so live right!
Joana James - Author of From Redemption to Maturity, Trusting God with your Future, Nightmare at Emerald High & Alana and Alyssa's Secret & Finding Romeo
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