Today's post may come across as a "holier-than-thou" or judgmental and that is not my intention at all. I will tell you, with absolutely no doubt, that I am the worst of the worse. I am a horrible example of what a Christian should be on my very best day. However, I have a thought that I want to convey. And, with that preface out of the way, here's my thought...
I have noticed several people who wear "Christian" symbols not behave very "Christian-like". I've seen people with the crosses around their necks or the crosses on the back pocket of their jeans behave in very un-Christian like ways.Once again, I am a horrible example myself. But, I do believe our actions speak way louder than any insignia we might don.
What I usually hear, and try to keep in mind, is that we have all failed and come short of the glory of GOD, and we all have. And, I hear that it's not "that bad" and that GOD will forgive me, and that is absolutely true - He will. And, I hear that it's not hurting anyone else, so, what's the big deal. There is what I am getting at...
Today's word is 1 Corinthians 8:9, NIV, which reads, "Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling block to the weak."
If our actions are causing someone else to stumble, then, what we are doing isn't just affecting us. I try to keep in mind that I have little eyes watching my every move, listening to my every word, and imitating my every action - and, I still fail. When I fail, which is often, I try to explain to our four-year-old and three-year-old that I failed, that I was wrong, and that I am going to ask GOD to forgive me and try to not do it again. Why? Because, I don't want them to stumble because of my example.
I pray we will all keep in mind that, through GOD, we have the ultimate freedom. However, we cannot let the exercise of our freedoms become the reason someone else fails.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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