My little addition to Our Daily Bread (8/20/11):
We give no opportunity for stumbling to anyone, so that the ministry will not be blamed.
(2 Corinthians 6:3 HCSB)
Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith….
(Hebrews 12:1-2b HCSB)
Just as Joe Stowell commented in today’s ODB, all that makes one stumble in his/her walk is not sin. Especially as ministers it is important to remove as many of these obstacles as possible. Every believer is a minister to some degree, and we are being watched to see what makes us different. We need to be mindful not only to avoid obstacles but to leave a clear path for others. I understand all the more clearly now that my son has reached the “Parrot stage” and repeating anything he hears. Whether we really want to be a role model or not, we will have others following the same path behind us.
Lord, I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
'Cause he wants to be just like me
I want to be a holy example
For his innocent eyes to see
Help me be a living Bible, Lord
That my little boy can read
I want to be just like You
'Cause he wants to be like me
– Phillips Craig & Dean
Andy Jentes
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