Weapons Of
Righteousness
We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry
will not be discredited. Rather, as
servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in
troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in
hard work, sleepless nights and hunger; in purity, understanding, patience and
kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; in truthful speech and in the
power of God; with weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report; genuine, yet regarded
as impostors; known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on;
beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making
many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
2 Corinthians 6:3-10
It is so easy to join in the fun of finding fault with someone
else. It diverts attention away from ourselves.
However, avoiding the faults that need to be fixed in our own lives not only
stunts our spiritual growth but also obstructs God’s work through us. God’s
effectiveness through our lives is enhanced or hindered by the way we live.
If you want to be authentic and useful to God, take an obstacle
inventory. Sometimes obstacles are things that in and of themselves may be
legitimate, yet in certain contexts may be inappropriate. But sin is clearly
obstructive to others. Gossip, slander, boasting, bitterness, greed, abuse,
anger, selfishness, and revenge all close the hearts of those around us to the
message of God through us.
Replace your faults with the winsome ways of Jesus.
Followers of Jesus are most effective
when attitudes and actions are aligned with
His.
Our Daily Bread –