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| Thomas Hankin |
 Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 11:25 am |
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Character or Reputation
A busybody is often interested in telling only half the truth.
It's true that Christ kept company with publicans and sinners, not
because He loved and practiced their sin but so that He could influence
and win them. A defamatory article about a Christian appeared in a
newspaper. It was really terrible. "You must sue him," a friend said.
"No," was the answer. "I shall try to set him straight. I'm afraid if
I sue him I shall do something that is improper. I learned early in
life, and from long experience, that man's character can only be harmed
by himself. The first step for me to win my detractor is to overcome my
own passion for vengeance." Reputation is what other people think and
say of you, but character is what you yourself decide it shall be. If
you belong to Christ, then your decision is to be like Him -- and by His
grace you can be.
from "2000+ Bible Illustrations," Discernment.
"2000+ Bible Illustrations" is public domain.
God Bless.
Tom.a |
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