Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ππΉπ
Welcome to "Victorious Daily Devotion" in the loving and amazing name of Jesus Christ! ππΉπ
Topic: Few Important Qualities Of A Growing Christian/Human Being. Speech, *Conduct,* Love, Faith And Purity.
Today: *Conduct.*
Paul addresses to young Timothy in 1Tim. 4: 12. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love in faith and in purity.
Yesterday, we discussed about the first Word, Speech.
Today, let us see what the Lord tells us regarding our *conduct.*
*Character is who you are.* *Conduct is what you do.*
By evil conduct our character gets tarnished.
1 Tim 6 : 11. Following after righteousness, patience, love, faith, meekness, subduing all temper.
During early 90s there were several high profile companies who recruited qualified and highly talented executives expecting growth profits and status. Contrary to their expectations very few had growth and profits, and remaining Organisations were shocked to bear huge losses. Why? The top level management whish was recruited, their conduct and commitment to the company was so poor, they themselves became a liability.
They made losses to the company by being dishonest with manupulations and cunningness. They were highly gifted but unfortunately not having an iota of commitment to serve the company to make it a profit oriented one. They were only interested in their own salaries and other revenues.
That's why even if people are highly qualified and gifted, top Organisations and Government institutions are very careful and make sure they check their family and personal background and ensure their conduct and character is good.
Example from Bible.
Joseph had so many trials. He was put in prison without any fault of his. Because of his conduct he found favour with jail officer. Because of his conduct, sincerity and ability, Joseph found favour even with the king Pharoh.
1kings 5: 1 to 27.
Another eg. Gehazi who was working with Prophet Elisha. He had the blessed privilege of serving prophet and witness great signs and miracles.
When Naaman, the Syrian commander whi had leprosy dipped himself 7 times as per the command of Elisha, and was completely healed.
So, Naaman goes to offer a gift to the prophet. But Elisha refused.
But his servant, Gehazi desired to covet some wealth from the commander, Naaman, since his master refused. Secretly he goes and collects silver and two changes of garments.
As soon as Gehazi returns home, Elisha the prophet asks him "Where did you go Gehazi?" And he tells lie to Elisha saying he did not go anywhere.
ALMIGHTY GOD KNOWS EVERYTHING ABOUT 'WHERE WE ARE GOING DAILY. AND WHAT WE ARE DOING.'
We all know Elisha was angry and tells him, "Did not my heart go with you when you met Naaman..?" He curses his own servant saying the leprosy of Naaman shall cling to you and your descendents forever. And he goes out of his presence becoming a leper.
Its not the activities that we do are important but help us to check ourselves as how is our conduct in our work places, with our friends, neighbours, in church and other places, and live such a Life that people around love us. In jesus....
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