My wife and I stopped in for a cup of coffee the other day. While travelling toward home, she read me a quote on one of the cups. It was titled "The Way I See It #275:
When I wake up in the morning, I want to know that my family, friends and fans know what I believe in and what I'm all about. That's what should be important. Robert Randolph"
I don't know who Robert Randolph is.
I do know that we had just come from Sunday School where we talked about the Big I being the cause of sIn.
At first blush, we talked about how this was an example of the Big I.
I decided that was worth putting on the Blog.
However, as I have contemplated this, I realized there may be more truth to this than I first thought.
We are finishing up a study on discipleship at our Wednesday night group, where we have emphasized the importance of witnessing to our faith in the Lord.
When I apply Mr. Randolph's thoughts to that, I am forced to ask myself these questions:
Does everyone around me know what I stand for?
Do they know what I believe?
Can they tell from simply observing my life what is most important to me?
Can people see that Jesus is Lord by noting my actions?
What about you?
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Being Perfect
It is possible to be perfect.
James tells us that whoever does not offend with their tongue, that person is perfect. (3:2)
Now isn't that interesting?!?
How often I hear a comment such as, "No one can be perfect!" whenever the subject of being perfect comes up.
We are told more than once in the Scripture to be perfect, and this verse tells us how we can achieve that.
However, it must be noted that James also tells us that no man can tame the tongue.(3:8)
That is worthy of our consideration, because to the undiscerning, there appears to be a contradiction.
Look at the context of verse 8, and you will see that James uses natural elements such as a bit in a horse's mouth, the rudder of a ship, and wild animals to show how we have dominion in this life. He then makes his statement about no man being able to tame the tongue. He is speaking of outside influences.
In other words, there is no way I will ever be able to train you to control your tongue. That is not to say, however, that you cannot train yourself to control your tongue.
Discussion:
Have you ever offended someone with your speech?
If it was unintentional, how did you feel afterwards?
Has the Lord ever dealt with you about watching your words?
Tell us about that.
James tells us that whoever does not offend with their tongue, that person is perfect. (3:2)
Now isn't that interesting?!?
How often I hear a comment such as, "No one can be perfect!" whenever the subject of being perfect comes up.
We are told more than once in the Scripture to be perfect, and this verse tells us how we can achieve that.
However, it must be noted that James also tells us that no man can tame the tongue.(3:8)
That is worthy of our consideration, because to the undiscerning, there appears to be a contradiction.
Look at the context of verse 8, and you will see that James uses natural elements such as a bit in a horse's mouth, the rudder of a ship, and wild animals to show how we have dominion in this life. He then makes his statement about no man being able to tame the tongue. He is speaking of outside influences.
In other words, there is no way I will ever be able to train you to control your tongue. That is not to say, however, that you cannot train yourself to control your tongue.
Discussion:
Have you ever offended someone with your speech?
If it was unintentional, how did you feel afterwards?
Has the Lord ever dealt with you about watching your words?
Tell us about that.
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