Others Putting Us to Shame, Part 1 (TMF:1956)

Monday, October 10, 2022
Peace to Live By: Others Putting Us to Shame, Part 1 (TMF:1956) - Daniel Litton
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       All this gets really annoying. When I noticed those around me doing more than I am, I am not one to try to outdo them—though, perhaps I should. I actually admire what they are doing, no matter who they are. I assume people do these things out of right motive. I mean, why not? Why should I be assuming people have an ulterior motive? Who has been stained by the world? Them or me? We’re busy in the world, with our work, our families, our church activities. They’re busy helping the needy. We’re stained, captured, by the world. That’s our focus. It’s a sad day when people who don’t necessarily identify as Christian put to shame those of us who do. It’s sad for us when they are doing more, when they really are fulfilling James commandment here more than we are. Really, it comes down to this prayer: “God, save us from being self-righteous. Save us from those who say they do good. Save us from those who criticize the ones who are actually doing good. Help us to be like them.”