Showing posts with label 1 Peter 2:15. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1 Peter 2:15. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

By Doing Good

"For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people" 
~ 1 Peter 2:15

There is the saying "Be the change you want to see in the world".

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Another way of thinking about it might be phrased as - "be the people you want to see in the world".

People may think that I am foolish for believing in Christ.  For following Him.

They may think I am ignorant, or naive. Or just plain crazy.

But if I truly follow Christ and live as He would have me live - if I am kind to others, peaceful in trials, joyful in all circumstances, and filled with trust and hope in Him - surely they can't help but to see the difference He has made in my life.

If I do good and follow His will it might make others pause and think.

And maybe... just maybe... make them take a second look at their own beliefs about God.  And in that reflection and exploration of their own hearts - maybe they will find Him there for themselves.