" REPUTATION(S) "

Alright here we go again another week has come and gone. This week we are looking into " Reputation(s), each one of has a reputation but is it good or bad. Reputation is defined as: Having a good reputation is to be held in a place of public esteem or regard. One of our heroes of the faith is " Ruth " and her life exhibited admirable qualities: She was hard-working, loving, kind, faithful, and brave. These qualities gained for her a good reputation, but only because she displayed them consistently in all areas of her life. Wherever Ruth went or whatever she did, her character remained the same. Your reputation is formed by the people who watch you at work, in town, at home, in church. Now a good reputation comes by consistently living out the qualities you believe in - no matter what group of people or surroundings you are in. Question: How would God summarize your life up to now? Some defiantly claim that how they live is their own business. But scripture teaches that the way you live today will determine how you will be remembered by others and how you will be judged by God. What you do now does matter. It's easy to rate people on the basis on their official status and to be intimidated by powerful people. As believers we should not be intimidated by " Those who were of reputation " because all believers are equals in Christ. We should show respect to our Spiritual Leaders, but our ultimate allegiance must be to Christ. We are to serve him with our whole being. God doesn't rate us according to our status; he looks at the attitude of our hearts. LAST POINT: Reputations can be reflected by our life-style. Now if you read Titus 1:5-9 you will have an idea of what our character should be like. A person's life-style and relationships provide a window into his or her character. Until Next Time... Jim,