I wonder if we realize the profound impact of our words. "Death and life are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21). Negative, critical words can scar a child for life, but great things can be accomplished through those who have been nurtured with positive and encouraging words.
The power and conviction of our words are the greatest tool for passing the faith along to others:
"But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine." (Titus 2:1)
A lifestyle of instruction that is in harmony with a godly lifestyle can accomplish far more than the most powerful and advanced communication tools available today. Nothing is more compelling and effective than conviction-driven words.
Those who have had the greatest impact on my life have been those whose deep conviction was clearly evident. The initial impact wasn't so much the words themselves but the compelling passion that drove their words. That conviction and passion gained hearing from me that caused me to carefully examine the specifics of their words.
In many ways I have problems with "statements of faith" that churches and religious organizations so often use. These may be helpful in reminding us of basic Bible understandings that we agree upon, but they are far from effective in communicating truth to others. The most powerful witness are those who are the literal personification of these beliefs or doctrines.
"showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. " (Titus 2:10-14)
Our goal is that we embody truth and present a compelling witness in lifestyle and word so that others will "adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect". As we "deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus" we live as powerful witnesses in the world.
May you shine brightly in your world today as you personify truth.
Steve
The power and conviction of our words are the greatest tool for passing the faith along to others:
"But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine." (Titus 2:1)
A lifestyle of instruction that is in harmony with a godly lifestyle can accomplish far more than the most powerful and advanced communication tools available today. Nothing is more compelling and effective than conviction-driven words.
Those who have had the greatest impact on my life have been those whose deep conviction was clearly evident. The initial impact wasn't so much the words themselves but the compelling passion that drove their words. That conviction and passion gained hearing from me that caused me to carefully examine the specifics of their words.
In many ways I have problems with "statements of faith" that churches and religious organizations so often use. These may be helpful in reminding us of basic Bible understandings that we agree upon, but they are far from effective in communicating truth to others. The most powerful witness are those who are the literal personification of these beliefs or doctrines.
"showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself for us to redeem us from every lawless deed, and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds. " (Titus 2:10-14)
Our goal is that we embody truth and present a compelling witness in lifestyle and word so that others will "adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect". As we "deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus" we live as powerful witnesses in the world.
May you shine brightly in your world today as you personify truth.
Steve
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