What's my Reputation?

DEVOTION

PHILIPPIANS

WHAT’S MY REPUTATION?

Phil 2:15-16
15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe

Have you ever heard it said that Christians are lousy tippers? And then leave a tract for the wait person. The question of course is: what kind of reputation do I, as believer, have among those people who do not know the Lord. Do they think I am the best person they have ever had contact with? Do they think I am generous and giving, caring and concerned about them and their life? Do they think I am the best listener they have ever had a conversation with? Do they feel the love and compassion in the way I speak with them? Do they see how I treat my spouse and think, “Wow, they really love each other”? Do my neighbors see me respecting them by keeping my home and yard in great condition? The way I am perceived is how Jesus is perceived, how the church is viewed and how well the gospel will be received by these who watch me. And make no mistake, I are being watched, weighed and measured as to how I act and react to them. These verses suggest I should live in such a manner that I am like a shining star in the universe, blameless and pure. And I will leave that vision to your imagination.