Philippians 2:14-15 "Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky"
What an important verse for us today.
Sometimes as Christians, we get on our high horse, and start loudly pointing out the unfairness, and filth in our culture.
The problem is, we are never heard...why would we be heard among all the grumbling and complaining from every other sector of society?
This verse tells us to be different. This verse says that if we will stop feeling sorry for ourselves, and start reflecting the calm, confidence of our Father, the world will take notice.
What would happen if today your eliminated anything that could be considered negative from your conversations. What if instead of being cynical and edgy, you were positive and uplifting. What if you did EVERYTHING without grumbling or arguing?
According to this scripture people would notice. This verse says that you would shine like a beautiful star in a cold, dark, winters night.
You will never lead someone to a saving faith in Christ by bludgeoning them with your self-righteousness. They will not hear a single word until you show them you are different....so be different.
Remove grumbling and arguing from your repertoire, and replace it with a purity and blamelessness. That will make you different, and allow you to cut through the darkness and shine a light on the Cross.
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one."
- Marcus Aurelius
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