The readings today talk alot about how we influence one another. In the OT, when the writer isn't rhapsodizing about his lover, he points to a younger sister. She might be chaste, and the writer says they'll protect her with a silver tower. Or if she's promiscuous, "like a swinging door", they'll block her door with a cedar bar. That's an amusing way to put it, but it shows that we can influence one another to live good and chaste lives.
Paul is exhorting the Corinthians to give out of a cheerful heart, and he keeps mentioning how they will be a good example to others. We are told how one group of believers can set an example of enthusiasm that will be caught by other believers.
And then the Proverb for today warns us not to make friends with angry people, because we will become like them over time.
The little things we do or don't do, how we respond to our lives, affects those around us. We can incite other people with enthusiasm to do good. Have you ever gotten motivated to exercise more, eat healthier, read more, travel more, etc. because you heard someone else talk about it? Conversely, how many times do you remember starting your day in a good mood, but being drug down by complaining, gossip, or trash talking by other people? What we say, what we do, ignites the flames like the picture above.
What will you ignite in your friends and family today?
Thanks, God, for giving us the privilege of making a change in other people's lives.
2 comments:
Soo true.... Facebook has a way of people influencing people..... Sometimes in a false way, in my opinion. People post the images that they want others to think about them...such as posting pictures or comments that look like their lives are perfect when in reality they are miserable... Just a thought I had about this topic. Social media has influenced all of us good and bad, too.
It only takes a spark to get a fire burning......my soap box today is,,,,, protesting the death of a lion ( granted it was for sport) and supporting abortion....... Our society has gone from common sense to being led around by "the media" it's the spark that is insighting our country to move away from what is right and holy. Truth, integrity, honor, and obedience. Societys core values are being altered by allowing the media to determine what the so called majority believes/or are told to believe. Let us strive to be the spark that brings the Light to others and stand up for what is truth, integrity, honor and obedience to our Lord Jesus Christ.
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