Are you your brother’s keeper, or a stumbling block, an instrument for his demise? Are you a light to show the way or an excuse for wrongdoing? Are you salt and light or a shadow for sin to hide in? Do you offer a hand up, or a step down?
Are you willing to become all things to all men so some may be won? Is one of those things you are willing to become, righteous? Are you willing to hold yourself to a higher standard for the sake of others— for the lost, or for your weaker brother?
All things are lawful, but not all things are profitable. All things are lawful, but not all edify. 1 Corinthians 10:23 NASB
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brother’s and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13 NLT
But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak. Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV)
“Your compromise may become your children’s standard,” the preacher said.
If you don’t show your kids that you love your wife, you are telling them that you don’t. Every boy needs to know how to love a woman & your son is watching you to see how it’s done.The man your daughter will marry is greatly influenced by the one she sees in you. #TheFatherEffectBook http://www.thefathereffect.com @johnpfinch #TheFatherEffect
“But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea. Mark 9:42 (NKJV)
Your kids are following you. It’s your choice where you lead them. -John Finch @johnpfinch #TheFatherEffect http://www.thefathereffect.com
Yes, we will each be held accountable for our actions, response to the Gospel, and our obedience to God. But we are still responsible for the influence we have on others. Let it be for good.
Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength and not just please himself. Romans 15:1 NASB
“God, I fall so short! Change me. Jesus, help me to live in Your Light; to be the light. Amen.”
Lifesong, Casting Crowns:
Let Them See You, JJ Weeks Band:
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 (KJV)
© 2017 Rachael M Colby Tattoo It On Your Heart
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Last 3 lines of your poem are #HeartWideOpen. “Let Them See You” by JJ Weeks Band also powerful.
Thank you for sharing!
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You are very welcome. Sometimes it’s scary to hang my heart on the page, but I am so blessed when others are blessed. Thanks for stopping by- hope you make a habit of it. 🙂
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A great reminder! Our actions often say more about our christian walk than all the words we speak.
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Amen, Pastor. Hence my blog name and byline: Tattoo it on your heart. Walk it out in your skin. (Help me Please, Jesus.)
-The Conversation that inspired the Name, here: https://tattooitonyourheart.com/2016/04/21/47/
Thanks for reading. Appreciate your zeal for Jesus and reaching the lost. God bless you and your ministry.
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Very insightful and inspiring read sister! We must be a people who carry the Light of Jesus Christ everywhere we go. To help give light to others who may be lost in darkness or to those who are filled with His Light as well, but feel as though their light is dim. We are called to encourage one another and to extend the love of Christ to everyone even to those who don’t always deserve it. Thank you sister and may God richly bless you!
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Amen,
We are undeserving but:
God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (NKJV)
So let us by the grace of God, do as scripture admonishes us:
Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Philippians 2:3-4 (NKJV)
Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. Hebrews 10:24 (NLT)
Thank you for your encouragement, brother. God bless. 🙂
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Be kind to yourself. You have, and are, a light for all to see.
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Thank you for your kind words, Linda Jean. I pray it is so. (By His grace.) Write on fellow word warrior. Looking forward to our next writer’s group. Be ready! Lol. Jesus loves you.
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