Role Models
As we grow to become more like Christ, our behavior grows more distinctive from the world.
Now I see why powerful people often wear sunglasses - the spotlight blinds them to reality. . .They are under the impression that earthly authority will make a heavenly difference (it won't).
Can I prove my point? Take this quiz.
Name the ten wealthiest men in the world.
Name the last ten Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last ten winners of the Miss America contest.
Name eight people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. . .
How did you do? I didn't do well either. With the exception of you trivia hounds, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday too well. . . Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one.
Think of three people you enjoy spending time with. . .
List a few teachers who have aided your journey through school.
Name a half-a-dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier? It was for me, too. The lesson? The people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern.
-From And the Angels Were Silent by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing, except to be thrown out and walked on. You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don't hide a light under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:13-16
Because you have these blessings, do your best to add these things to your lives: to your faith, add goodness; and to your goodness, add knowledge; and to your knowledge, add self-control; and to your self-control, add patience; and to your patience, add service for God; and to your service for God, add kindness for your brothers and sisters in Christ; and to this kindness, add love. -2 Peter 1:5-7
When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need - words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. -Ephesians 4:29
Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. -Colossians 3:16
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient. The Lord's servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth. And they may wake up and escape from the trap of the devil, who catches them to do what he wants. -2 Timothy 2:24-26
Now I see why powerful people often wear sunglasses - the spotlight blinds them to reality. . .They are under the impression that earthly authority will make a heavenly difference (it won't).
Can I prove my point? Take this quiz.
Name the ten wealthiest men in the world.
Name the last ten Heisman trophy winners.
Name the last ten winners of the Miss America contest.
Name eight people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize. . .
How did you do? I didn't do well either. With the exception of you trivia hounds, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday too well. . . Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one.
Think of three people you enjoy spending time with. . .
List a few teachers who have aided your journey through school.
Name a half-a-dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
Easier? It was for me, too. The lesson? The people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials, but the ones with the concern.
-From And the Angels Were Silent by Max Lucado; part of The Inspirational Study Bible: New Century Version by Max Lucado
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing, except to be thrown out and walked on. You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people don't hide a light under a bowl. They put it on a lampstand so the light shines for all the people in the house. In the same way, you should be a light for other people. Live so that they will see the good things you do and will praise your Father in heaven. -Matthew 5:13-16
Because you have these blessings, do your best to add these things to your lives: to your faith, add goodness; and to your goodness, add knowledge; and to your knowledge, add self-control; and to your self-control, add patience; and to your patience, add service for God; and to your service for God, add kindness for your brothers and sisters in Christ; and to this kindness, add love. -2 Peter 1:5-7
When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need - words that will help others become stronger. Then what you say will do good to those who listen to you. -Ephesians 4:29
Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God. -Colossians 3:16
And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, a good teacher, and patient. The Lord's servant must gently teach those who disagree. Then maybe God will let them change their minds so they can accept the truth. And they may wake up and escape from the trap of the devil, who catches them to do what he wants. -2 Timothy 2:24-26
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