II Corinthians 6:3 "Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:"
This small verse packs such a POWERFUL truth!
As a Christian, I ought to be willing to let go of anything in my life that might cause another to stumble or walk away from the ministry of Christ. There may be things that I do not believe are necessarily sinful, but they might cause someone around me to take offense towards God and blame the ministry.
I believe God makes it obvious in His Word that there are areas where He does desire for me to take a stand; but I need not be offensive in my demeanor towards others. I believe God is reminding me here that I must be willing to let go of some menial things, some that I might enjoy, if they might possibly be a stumbling block to another Christian who is watching my life.
If I truly want to be used of God, I must care more about the influence my life has on others than I do about my own selfish wants and desires.
Thank You, God! This is a great reminder to live my life today one step above reproach.
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