Daily Devotional for Today 21 February 2022 | Monday Message
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Topic:Â Give Good Example
Scripture:Â Mark 9:41-42
Daily Devotional for Today 21 February 2022 MESSAGE
If we ever needed a reminder of how important it is to practice what we preach, this is it. Not only are we encouraged to help others, but we are also warned about giving bad example or leading others, particularly children, away from the Lord.
I have spoken to many people who say that they became a Christian because of the example of people in their family, friends or strangers whose joy is so great they want a part of it. I also know people who have turned away from the faith they once had because they consider those who proclaim themselves to be Christian are hypocrites. Most people don’t start out wanting to be Christians because of doctrine. They are influenced one way or another by people.
Are you someone whose life exhibits the joy of knowing Jesus and his saving power? Am I? Do your actions give testimony to your beliefs? A person can go to church each week, Bible classes during the week and give every impression of being a devout follower of Christ and yet be involved in gossip and slander at work and in the neighborhood, loudly protest any law that promotes justice, and actively discriminates against others. Are these the acts of one who follows Christ?
Jesus was accused of spending time with the outcasts of society. I sometimes wonder what he would think of Christianity as it is practiced today.
Prayer
Lord, let me not be one who leads others to walk away from you, but let my life be an example of your love and acceptance. Amen.
