Daily Wisdom

‘Judge not, that ye be not judged.’ Mt 7:1

Red-Letter truth…

It would be much more beneficial to focus on the good in others, rather than looking for or at the bad in them. One will never make their own character look better pointing out the lack of character in another. Pro 11:27 ‘Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor, but evil comes to him who searches for it.’ The truth being, anyone can find the dirt in someone, but we should strive to be the ones who find the gold.

It can be easy to focus on the negative in others, that’s something anyone can do. It takes a humble spirit to think of the good in others. It is so much healthier for our spirit and our hearts to be positive. Often, when we focus on the good in others, we find an opportunity to grow our own character in the process.

Don’t be pulled into a pit digging at another’s character, be on top building it up… HSAY

Daily Wisdom

‘… that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.’ 1 Tim 3:15

Behavior of the believer - the local church is the support and foundation of the truth, the behavior of the believer within the local church is of the utmost importance. We’re told in (Gal 2:9) the disciples appeared to be pillars, those who uphold the truth, Word of God, which the church is to illustrate. We must be diligent in our own enquires after truth, buying the truth at any cost and selling it not for any other gain (Pro 23:23). 

Our behavior is a direct reflection of whether we’re a pillar or a pile (one stands strong upholding truth for others to see, the other is swept aside). One’s beliefs alone don’t make them a better person, but one’s behavior that supports their beliefs. This isn’t about behavior modification, but about transformation of truth in one’s life that reflects the love of Jesus Christ. That’s what makes a pillar and upholds the truth of of God's Word. 

Christian character is shown through the behavior of the believer, not where they sit on Sunday… HSAY