Published by While I do not put myself above anyone else, trust me, I have my share of issues. But, whatever happened to integrity, dignity, and respect? First things first; you have to have integrity, dignity and self-respect for yourself before anyone else will show you any kind respect or concern. One of the last things you and I would ever want to do is fail to realize how important and valuable we are as individuals. Why is it, some people publicly embarrass themselves? Where is their dignity? Where is their self-respect?
The troubles you and I face today are for the benefit of someone else’s traumas tomorrow. While we all can make it seem like life is a bed of roses and the road to get there have been “peaches and cream” to get you to your destiny, times have not always been as “smooth” sailing as they appear to be. Your lifestyle is your true testimony. “Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2. While the world is stained and hemorrhaging we have been told not to get caught up in worldly influences. By living a life of holiness we as Christians can keep ourselves from becoming contaminated with the influences we see in the world today.
The world hates you and to overcome the cares of this world we have to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. If we claim to be followers of Jesus Christ we have to walk the walk and not just talk the talk. If we do not practice what we preach we deceive ourselves. Be’ doers’ of the word, and not hearers only. James 1:22. Everywhere you and I go someone is always watching and listening. God is watching our every move. We have clear and perfect admonitions in the Word of God to protect us from being in harms way. Just because the world says go left, doesn’t mean we should go left and against our spiritual and moral beliefs. Proverbs 4:14, 15
We as Christians are to take a stand for righteousness, and live a life pleasing to the Lord at all cost. Are you a slave of sin, or are you a slave of righteousness? Are you influenced by the Word of God, or what you see on television, or what you hear on the radio? Who are you influenced by? Only you, you alone can answer such questions. I am an ambassador and born again believer waiting and hoping for my change to come. In the meantime I will not be influenced by the cares of the world, but I will continue to be influenced by the power of the Holy Spirit to enable me to live a life pleasing and acceptable to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Your child or children are an asset to you and not a liability. Look, Children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of your womb is a reward. Psalm 127:3.
Copyright © 2009 Clark A. Thomas
