Live what you believe....

[e lansing]

E, All great things to practice and yes I understand that most who are 'good' on the outside are not so on the inside. Yet what you describe is how many are even without God in their life, yes they are doomed if they do not accept Yeshua but they still stand out to others when they do not gossip, fornicate, and the rest.

Its who we are for that matters. The worldly standards will be viewed as great by those in the world. You are a child of the King and you will stand out to Him, and thats all that really matters.

I don't really see the need to put out all caps to get your point across that you think that anyone who thinks we are free in Yeshua do obey His laws or not is being self righteous, if that was not your intent I do apologize!!!

Not sure what you are saying here. What I was trying to say in large caps, was that we are not in a contest with the world. The world will love there own. We must lern to live before the audience of ONE, and His opinion is all that matters.

e

[Guest HIS girl]

Is our life a reflection of "what" we believe?

I read this and it got me thinking....

When someone sees me/hears me - I wonder if they spot a Christian instantly without a shadow of a doubt......?

Good question, I believe if our life is everyday a reflection on what we believe we often fail to live by what we believe. Don't you think?

In parts that is true - but we are a work in progress too.

[Fez]

Always ask yourself, "Am I setting an example here, in this situation, to this person/s". Always be aware of asking yourself that question, self assess yourself constantly.

As an example.....

South arrives in South Africa next month. We will be married 5 weeks later. In the interim period, here is what we are doing.

I am blessed to own two properties. One I live in, and one I rent out, as where I live is a tourist destination and it is hired out to international visitors from all over the world..

I will be moving into the second unit while South is here and we prepare for our wedding.

Why? Because Jesus would want it so. Because we honor Him above all else. Because our wedding will be that much more significant. Because as a member of the church leadership team I have to live by example. Because in the eyes of those with whom she will interact in the church from now on, it honors her. Because for those in the church, leadership team or not, I am setting an example. Because for those unsaved friends of mine, it shows that I honor Jesus and walk the walk, and don't just talk the talk. Maybe that will rub off on someone!

Because it sets the foundation of what is to come in our life together.

And all of the above is worth the five week wait.

Think of the alternatives. Even though nothing would happen between us, because we have honored God in that respect, people would talk (being people). It would not honor South. It would dent my position on the leadership team because of peoples preceptions. Unsaved people I know would start saying "He calls himself a Christian, but" (we have all heard that before). The foundation of our marriage would start from a slightly less solid place.

That is why I say, just ask yourself the simple question, "Am I setting an example here?" Do that, and answer yourself in truth, and you won't make many mistakes. If you are not sure, ask another Christian who you trust for their advice.

Blessings

[mizzdy]

Always ask yourself, "Am I setting an example here, in this situation, to this person/s". Always be aware of asking yourself that question, self assess yourself constantly.

As an example.....

South arrives in South Africa next month. We will be married 5 weeks later. In the interim period, here is what we are doing.

I am blessed to own two properties. One I live in, and one I rent out, as where I live is a tourist destination and it is hired out to international visitors from all over the world..

I will be moving into the second unit while South is here and we prepare for our wedding.

Now thats what I call honoring Gods word and setting yourselves apart in His ways! And by doing so you and South stand out as someone who loves and abides by His Words and Ways!! That is so wonderful, something thats unheard of in so many places today even among many christians today. God bless you and South and your marriage.

Mizz