Doing What Is Honorable

 

For we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord's sight but also in the sight of man.

2 Corinthians 8:21

Sometimes when we are right about something we run rough shod over the feelings of others.  

I think what Paul is saying here is that it is good to be right and do the right thing but we also need to consider how we go about what we are doing.  

Perhaps in these situations it helps to explain our ideas and actions and why they line up with Christian principles.  

In this way, we can do what is right and help appease the doubts others have regarding our actions.

In this way, we can work to do what is honorable in the Lord's sight in a manner that is peaceable.   

Self-Control

 

A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.

Proverbs 25:28

We all have times when we lack self-control and are quick to make judgements or decisions or we say things which can come back to cause us or others grief.

While we may think that this lack of self-control is not a big deal, we need to consider that if we take a little more time thinking before we act the results might be better and better reflect our Christian values.

So, when we have the urge to act in a flighty manner, we need to remind ourselves that our feeling at the moment may not be our feelings after we contemplate the potential fall out from our words or actions.  

A little self-control goes along way when is comes to good decision making. 

 

Be Ready

 

Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. 

2 Timothy 2:4 

Are you ready?  We can be ready by studying the Bible and thinking about how the scriptures relate to every day life.  By learning a few key scriptures we can be helpful to people in a variety of situations. 

You never know when an opportunity will come to share the Gospel.  Be ready. 

God Will Answer

 

Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24

Even before we know what we need, God is already working on it.  God is intimately acquainted with us and our lives.  

While we are fretting and not knowing what to do next, God has already arrived at the solution.  It is because He cares for us, that we can rest assured that everything will be alright.

Remember, God answers before we call. 

Chosen

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 2:9

This declares that you are chosen by God for His purposes.  Everyone called by God is called to proclaim God's goodness and mercies.  We are not to cower in fear, but to claim our rightful place as God's ambassadors to the world. 

Go and share the Gospel. 

 

Be Patient With Everyone

 

We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

The Apostle Paul instructs us that we are not just to go along to get along when we see Christians behaving badly, but that we should in kindness correct those who need correcting and help those who are struggling in the faith. And, that we should expect the same from other Christians.

We are not being a friend to other Christians, if we do not help them when they need help, be it correction or encouragement.

Say something and help a brother or sister in the Lord.

Walk By Faith

 

For we walk by faith, not by sight….

2 Corinthians 5:7

We don’t need to know where God is taking us; we trust Him that in the long run everything will be for the best.  

 

Be brave, God is on your side.