Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Dingy Clothes

As changed men and women we are no longer to live for our own pleasure, but focus on what God asks of us (1Peter 4:2). We have used up enough of our lives with pleasing ourselves and ignoring the call to live as Christ lived. Looking back over our lives we can see how the fruit of self-focus rots quickly (1 Peter 4:3).

Our reputation for living separate lives should be apparent, but not appalling, though most will choose not to follow in our steps (Mt 7;13-14). The world attempts to convince itself that there is no eternal judgment, but they will still stand before God and give an account of their lives (1 Peter 4:5). That is why it is extremely important that our lives reflect the glory of God and not the dingy appearance of the world (1 Peter 4:6).