Of Great Reputation
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 09:16AM Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but {rather} in speech, conduct, love, faith {and} purity, show yourself an example of those who believe.
1 Timothy 4:12
Found this Scripture at a site called Rebelution.com (a site championing excellence in young believers). It supports - so well - the incredible message that God continues to press into my heart.
There is no margin for us as we are walking before a fallen world and other believers. Our faith, our claim to transformation, and our statement of love demand that we show ourselves as an example not only to the lost but to those who believe.
Recently, a group of young people that I know and love headed out for some fun. Without intending to violate the law, set a bad example or create a negative name for their church, youth group or God, these young people didn't think well and did all three.
Did the high schoolers think about the effect on the middle schooler? Did they think about the effect on the families whose property was violated? Nope. They, like so many of us before them, didn't think. I hate that for them because I know that they, like so many of us before them, now have regrets.
All of us need to be conscious of how our lives affect, influence and impact the other believers around us. We need to remember that we can set a high, attainable standard for those we love. We can also find ourselves in a better place to serve God with a great reputation built upon great choices.
What does the Bible say about being an example - find out here?