Tag: Bible verses about living right

Romans 12:2 (NKJV) 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

We all tend to carry ourselves a certain way. We present a picture or an image to those around us. And, most times, we will try to present a picture of what we want people to see, not what’s really there.

We want people to think we have it all together, with no problems, no fears, no doubts and no sin.

For some reason, we have become afraid of what people might think of us. We hide the struggles that we go through, worried that if anyone knew what was going on inside of us, they would reject us or think of us as being less “spiritual”.

This is a problem in the world, but it shouldn’t be present in the body of Christ.

The world spends way too much time trying to keep up with each other. Our appearance, our possessions, our happiness and many other things are all presented to everyone else in a way that will try to impress them. More than that, we want everyone to think our life is perfect.

As followers of Christ, the only concern we should have with how others perceive us is whether we represent Christ honorably and favorably to those around us.

Honesty is something we have abandoned when it comes to our struggles and the battles we fight individually. And there’s a good reason for this.

Corporately, we have fallen into the habit of judging each other. We are quick to throw stones, condemning someone because of their faults, while being very far away from “having it all together” ourselves.

Perfection belongs to only One. Perfection is not required, nor expected from us.

Yes, we are called to live righteous lives and to pursue holiness.

1 Peter 1:16 (NKJV) 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

But we are not expected or required to be perfect. We are works in progress, constantly being shaped and molded by our Father in heaven. We fall down. But we get back up and we move forward.

And until we actually complete our journey here on earth, and stand before God himself, we need to continue to look to the Author and finisher of our faith, and trust Him to smooth off those rough edges and help guide our feet on the path He has set before us.

Just as we ourselves are not perfect, neither are those around us. So, we need not try to present ourselves as being perfect any more than we should expect perfection from others.

And, in the meantime, becoming speck examiners should not be part of our resume’.

Matthew 7:3 (NKJV) 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye?

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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