Be Careful Little Eyes What You See

Galatians 2:11-14
Today's discussion question: How did the attention on Peter make his actions worse?

James writes: Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly. (NET Bible)  This week's blogs have explored the temptation to be the center of attention.  Today's reading reminds us of the collateral damage we can do when all eyes are on us.

Neither James nor Paul want to discourage us from taking leadership positions for which God has prepared us. Rather, they want us to remember our responsibility to those we influence. A hundred years of experience and research has taught us that the sponsor/sponsee relationship in AA benefits the sponsor more.  Knowing the potential impact a personal relapse could have on a sponsee, the sponsor will more likely avoid the steps that set one up to fail.  

During the 40 days till Easter, we do well to recommit ourselves to leading by righteous example.  We do not seek self-righteous smugness.  We seek to live in the character of Christ praying to influence others to do the same.

To remind us that begins at home I offer a video that made me tear up.  Some of us are critical of the often shallow and cliche' nature of Christian music.  Look past any of that and consider the truth lying in the depth of these lyrics.   Click on the song's title: Slow Fade.

What are you thinking?

Tell us about your hopes & goals for 40 Days 'Till Easter.

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