Respecting What Is Right
Respect what is right in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:17, nasb
If you sincerely respect others, including your enemies, you will be predisposed to do the right thing concerning them. Such respect helps you to discipline and prepare yourself ahead of time to respond in all situations in a manner pleasing to God.
Behaving in a way that respects what is right and demonstrates graciousness and forgiveness toward others, even your enemies, should be a positive testimony to them. It will also “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things” (Titus 2:10).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 228). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: Right and wrong are defined by God. They are real, absolute truths, and not just relativistic, man-made concepts. Although many choose to try and ignore these truths, all men recognize what is right and what is wrong. Therefore we must live our lives rightly in the sight of all men. This doesn't mean we fear man before we fear God, but our righteous behaviour should glorify God and present a positive witness before unbelievers.
Applications: "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man" (Acts 24:16). Think about your actions and do what's right, first before God, but also before man. Actions can speak louder than words and non-believers observe our actions. Live your life, respecting what is right, so that non-believers will see that you walk the walk and don't just talk the talk. Then you will have more credibility when you witness to them.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for the love and the fear of God to guide my actions. Pray that I would not be ashamed of my christianity and that my life would present a positive testimony before unbelievers. Pray that I would then have the boldness to approach the lost with the gospel message.
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Romans 12:17, nasb
If you sincerely respect others, including your enemies, you will be predisposed to do the right thing concerning them. Such respect helps you to discipline and prepare yourself ahead of time to respond in all situations in a manner pleasing to God.
Behaving in a way that respects what is right and demonstrates graciousness and forgiveness toward others, even your enemies, should be a positive testimony to them. It will also “adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in all things” (Titus 2:10).
MacArthur, J. (2001). Truth for today : A daily touch of God's grace (Page 228). Nashville, Tenn.: J. Countryman.
Lessons Learned: Right and wrong are defined by God. They are real, absolute truths, and not just relativistic, man-made concepts. Although many choose to try and ignore these truths, all men recognize what is right and what is wrong. Therefore we must live our lives rightly in the sight of all men. This doesn't mean we fear man before we fear God, but our righteous behaviour should glorify God and present a positive witness before unbelievers.
Applications: "So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man" (Acts 24:16). Think about your actions and do what's right, first before God, but also before man. Actions can speak louder than words and non-believers observe our actions. Live your life, respecting what is right, so that non-believers will see that you walk the walk and don't just talk the talk. Then you will have more credibility when you witness to them.
Prayer Subjects: Pray for the love and the fear of God to guide my actions. Pray that I would not be ashamed of my christianity and that my life would present a positive testimony before unbelievers. Pray that I would then have the boldness to approach the lost with the gospel message.
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