When something challenges me, I like to share it with others - namely you guys! This morning a good friend of mine sent me a question that was discussed in his weekly men's group. The question is this:
If today you were accused of being a Christian would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Now before you jump into answering this based on your own perspective remember this: you are not the one who is judging, but rather a jury of your "peers".
Family.
Co-workers.
Service staff at local restaurants.
People you take the bus with.
The slow cashier at the checkout.
The guy who just cut you off in traffic.
Would they have seen enough of your behavior and/or heard enough of your words to say with certainty "Yes - he/she is a Christ follower".
Jesus said "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35)
Amazing grace and eternal peace be yours,
Bruce
And now I pray for you, the reader, that the LORD Himself may make your love to increase and abound towards all in the Christian community, and also to overflow to those outside the Christian community.
By doing so may this also affect your hearts such that you would desire that which is excellent and result in a blameless behavior devoid of hypocrisy.
But wait! There's more!! For another great prayer on "Loving one another" click here.
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