March 9
Don’t be a hindrance
1 Corinthians 10:32-33

 

32: Do not let yourselves be hindrances by giving offense to the Jews or to the Greeks or to the church of God—do not lead others into sin by your mode of life;
33: Just as I myself strive to please-to accommodate myself to the opinions, desires and interests of others—adapting myself to all men in everything I do; not aiming at or considering my own profit and advantage, but that of the many in order that they may be saved.  (The Amplified Bible)

Don’t hinder other’s relationship with the Lord by your actions.  Always be thinking about how what you say and what you do is perceived by those around you.   Many times unbelievers will watch the lifestyle of a Christian very closely.   You represent God to them.  Rather than looking at that as a burden or as being under pressure, you can use it as an awesome opportunity to demonstrate the life, love and wisdom of God.

You have strength and insight from the Holy Spirit that some don't have.   As you live your life according to the Kingdom ways that Jesus taught, you are enabling God to touch their lives.  Don’t look at it as restrictive that other people are watching you.  Look at it as an opportunity to minister life to them!

 

Confession:

I will not hinder other’s relationship with the Lord by my actions.  I will be considerate of them and their spiritual growth.  I will draw strength from the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.  I trust that God will touch the lives of others through me.

Obedience is a tree of life!