Romans 12:15-17 (Amplified Bible) Rejoice with those who rejoice [sharing others' joy], and weep with those who weep [sharing others' grief]. Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty (snobbish, high-minded, exclusive), but readily adjust yourself to [people, things] and give yourselves to humble tasks. Never overestimate yourself or be wise in your own conceits. Repay no one evil for evil, but take thought for what is honest and proper and noble [aiming to be above reproach] in the sight of everyone.
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and remember He is always watching. I have had the privilege of being back stage for several big name Christian artists and been around several big name speakers. There are a few that when out of the sight of the general public their demeanor changes and they become a little rude or display some other attitude that was not glorifying God. If my faith in God were new or had only been based on their testimony, I would have probably walked away from that experience questioning the reality of God. There is never a time when it acceptable to behave similar to the world. We cannot be in church on Sunday, go to the restaurant and act rude. Also when someone comes to our church, we must not act as though they have intruded in to our space; we must greet them with the love of Christ. You could be affecting not only their opinion of you but of Christ. To the world, we are their first view of Christ and we cannot go about portraying Him to be rude and arrogant. No one would want what you have in Christ if you act like a spoilt child, demanding your way. It is a privilege to serve God and too often we behave like it is His privilege to have us. Today humble yourself in His sight and remember what you say and do outside those church wall affect what happens in them, you could be swaying someone for or against Christ with those actions.
Love and God Bless,
Cindy Irwin
