janbear
06-08-2009, 07:57 AM
Critic's Corner - Other People’s Perceptions
Remember the word I spoke to you: 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will also keep yours.
John 15:20, HCSB
You may as well be on the lookout for a couple of thieves that like to prey on new Christians who are serious about being Christlike.
One is the old friend who liked you better the way you were, back when you were a lot more open to having a good time and going to church didn't interfere with every weekend.
The other one is the Christian who's seen your kind come along before and liked you better when you were still a prayer request. Now you're a ball of fire who's just crazy enough to take what you read in the Bible at face value, who thinks there's nothing God can't do through people who pray and churches who love each other. Your enthusiasm threatens them. They're supposed to be the ones helping you.
So if you haven't already, you're sure to start feeling the heat from those who want you either more like the world or more like the status quo. Just keep believing that what the Bible says is true, and keep loving them the way you wish they could love you.
This Week's Look-Up Verse
John 15:18-21
Lifeway
Remember the word I spoke to you: 'A slave is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My word, they will also keep yours.
John 15:20, HCSB
You may as well be on the lookout for a couple of thieves that like to prey on new Christians who are serious about being Christlike.
One is the old friend who liked you better the way you were, back when you were a lot more open to having a good time and going to church didn't interfere with every weekend.
The other one is the Christian who's seen your kind come along before and liked you better when you were still a prayer request. Now you're a ball of fire who's just crazy enough to take what you read in the Bible at face value, who thinks there's nothing God can't do through people who pray and churches who love each other. Your enthusiasm threatens them. They're supposed to be the ones helping you.
So if you haven't already, you're sure to start feeling the heat from those who want you either more like the world or more like the status quo. Just keep believing that what the Bible says is true, and keep loving them the way you wish they could love you.
This Week's Look-Up Verse
John 15:18-21
Lifeway