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Always remember, no believer is good without the Savior. He is truly the Impressive One. (Ephesians 2:8 & 9)
In all things show yourself an example of good works. In your teaching, show integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility, and soundness of speech that can’t be condemned, that he who opposes you may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say about us.
Titus 2:7-8
Just because devoted believers live in the world, they do not have to surrender their Christ-like demeanor to achieve success. They adhere to the principles of godly wisdom while they live and work in the secular world.
Recently, my husband and I met a young woman in the course of conducting some personal business. She was very professional, courteous and frankly, she was simply impressive.
Her radiance had little to do with being attractive, educated or articulate. Although, she was obviously blessed with all three of those attributes.
What made her extraordinary was her character. It turns out, this young woman is a believer. She displayed a high regard for honoring God in her life and in her career.
She did not steal time from her employer by giving us her testimony. As a matter of fact, she wasn’t the first one to even mention anything religious. We just noticed a small faith-based sign on her desk and complemented her choice.
She gave us her professional, undivided attention and still greeted another client when her co-workers were taking calls.
But truly devoted believers cannot hide the radiance that comes from a close personal relationship with God. They are impressive, because their spirit elevates Christ Jesus.
Professing believers should know the difference between appearing religious and being Spirit-filled.
Read the statements below and think about whether each is true or false.
- The attributes of God persistently govern a committed believer’s disposition, speech, ambition, thoughts, motives and deeds.
- People who reject Christ never display godly character. (Romans 2:14 & 15)
- Believers tend to have one or more of the nine fruits of the Spirit but rarely attain them all.
- Believers should never incorporate their Biblical world view at work.
Here are the answers to each statement:
1- True – Devoted believers deeply desire to honor God with their lives. They know their purpose is to glorify God by growing to be more like Jesus so those on the outside can see Him and be saved.
Be imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
1 Corinthians 11:1
2- False – Scripture gives many examples of unbelievers doing good things. Read (Genesis 20:4-6) for one such example.
Everyone is made in God’s image; (Genesis 1:27) therefore, even lost people can choose good and ethical behavior.
However, moral character is different from godly character. Godly character comes from a heart filled with His Spirit. Those who have not accepted Christ may choose to act morally, but not because they want to honor God. (Romans 2:14 & 15)
3- False – Christ followers seek to enhance their spiritual growth by displaying all of God’s character qualities. (Galatians 5:22 & 23) Of course, everyone fails sometimes, intentionally or unintentionally.
4- False – Believers who reflect Jesus will usually live their lives with godly character every day, even when no one is watching.
And when others are looking, they shine so that others can see Christ.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 2:5
Wouldn’t you like to know that the people you meet every day can see Jesus in your life? Guard your heart. (Proverbs 4:23)
Share the Good News in your world!
Isaiah 52:7
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