Amen to this one.
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From: O.Addison Gethers
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Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:14 AM
Subject: {dbilg} Nov 24 - Let Your Life Shine devotional from kcm
Nov 24 - Let Your Life Shine
"Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in
spirit, in faith, in purity."
(1 Timothy 4:12)
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Dear Addison,
One thing the world needs to see is good examples. They need to see believers
walk in love and purity and faith in their homes, in their schools and in
their businesses.
The Apostle Paul exhorts us in Romans 12:17 to live above reproach in the
sight of all men. Other scriptures teach us to avoid all appearance of evil.
So, when you go after God, don't walk out on the edge, trying to see how much
you can get by with. Go all out in God's direction. Conduct yourself in a
way that will put to rest any question about whether or not you're a
Christian. Let the people around you see your love and faith and purity in
every situation.
Your example will go a lot further than your words. When our son, John, was a
little boy, we were spending time with my grandparents. John was sleeping
with my granddaddy and he woke him up in the night and said, "Pop, I have an
earache. Would you pray for it?" Well, my grandparents were raised in a church
that didn't believe in healing. I don't know what Pop did, but it didn't
work. So, John just got up and said, "I'm going to go get in bed with my mother.
When she prays, it stops hurting." About 18 years later, Pop told me the
story.
You see, I had set an example of faith and love and John remembered it. While
your children are growing up, they might forget some of the sermons you've
preached or act like they're not interested in the things of God. But they'll
never forget your example.
Even at the place where you work or go to school or just in your
neighborhood, people might reject or argue with the words you say. But they'll
never refute
or forget your acts of love.
Don't let petty sins and spiritual compromises cast a shadow over your
example. Live above reproach and let the light of Jesus shine brightly through
you.
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Scripture Study: Romans 12:9-21
Kenneth Copeland Ministries
O. Addison Gethers
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