"He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me."
Matthew 10:40
Why does it matter how Christians behave? Aren't we being phony when we try to act perfect all the time? Aren't we trying to fool others into thinking Christians are perfect? There is a good reason for Christians to act with integrity. It's because of who we represent.
There are people who will never know what Christ is like unless they see Christ in you. If you are a Christian, you take Christ with you everywhere you go. When you are at school or at work, Christ is with you. Whether you are out with your friends or speaking to a stranger, Christ is with you. Whenever people meet you, they also meet Christ. How tragic for a non-Christian to see Christ in you and be unimpressed! If you don't represent Christ to others in a way that honors his name, some people might never know what he is really like.
That's why it's so important that you always represent Christ as he is. Others will be attracted to Christ when your life shows that he is loving, forgiving, patient, and kind. The only way some people will ever believe God is forgiving is when they experience Christ's love as you forgive them. There are many people around you who need to receive Jesus, and you're the one who can introduce them to him. Have people been impressed with the Christ they have seen in you?
well said! well said! I'm not trying to be perfect nor pretending to be holy.. I'm doing this because of who I represent and my love for Him.. it's a challenging task
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