The Eyes Of The World - 801 Words

The eyes of the world are on the Christian woman, and they are not just interested in what we wear or how we style our hair. They are watching our actions, reactions, and associations. The Apostle Paul admonishes us in 2 Corinthians 5:20 â€Å"We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.† (NIV) More than the crosses and bumper stickers we display it is our attitude that attracts the unbeliever first. It is a true indication of how much we believe in what we preach. How can we win souls for Christ, if all people see when they look at us is an unhappy woman being defeated by the trouble and strife in her life? A woman who is so filled with condemnation over her past that she spews out anger and bitterness. Who would want to be part of that? Joy is a powerful weapon. In the natural, it conveys to people that look upon us that our faith is strong even if we are fearful of the outcome. In the spiritual, it gives us peace in the midst of a world gone mad. If we are able to maintain our joy in the midst of trouble, and humbly accept conviction from the Holy Spirit than we will attract the unbeliever to the Christ that lives within us. Being joyful does not mean that we are immune to hurt, disappointment, or anger. We are human. But, our joy does not come from a natural source. We derive our joy from the innate knowledge that in Christ we areShow MoreRelatedThe World Through Their Eyes1173 Words   |  5 PagesThe World Through Their Eyes We can disagree with them, appreciate or belittle them but one thing we must never do is ignore those who think differently because â€Å"the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.† Steve Jobs. At first the world rejected Zuckerber, Jobs and Hawking’s attempt to change societey and called them crazy. 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