Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about
And your Talk talks.
But,
Than your Talk talks."
This tongue twister reminds us to make sure our walk matches our talk.
We will have more influence with people when we have the integrity to practice what we preach.
"Do as I say, and not as I do," does not work.
The more consistently that you live in alignment with your beliefs the more credibility you will have with those who watch your life.
Our brothers, our sisters, our spouse, our children, our coworkers; these are the people that spend the most time around us. They can tell if we are hypocrites. Hypocrites demand a standard that they themselves are unwilling or unable to live up to. Hypocrites act one way at Church and another way during the week. Hypocrites have no credibility.
If you want to be an effective witness, act out your faith. And, when you fail, acknowledge your fault. Don't blame others. Ask forgiveness from God and from those you hurt. Then correct your behavior.
We will be a better more effective witness this way, and we will, also, be happier more blessed children of God.
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
2 comments:
May we all live in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ! Considering our words and our ways.
These are good thoughts to consider - thank you for sharing!
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