2 Corinthians
6:3-4 (NLT)
We live in such a way that no one will stumble
because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. In everything we
do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and
hardships and calamities of every kind.
Few
of us have to suffer as much as the Apostle Paul but we still need to commit to
living in such a way that no one will stumble or find fault with our ministry.
In other passages the word blameless is used. Yes people may think they find
fault. We may be strongly criticised and opposed by believers and unbelievers.
There may be sharp disagreements, people may slanderously accuse us and gossip
about us but when these things are brought into the light and examined by those
who do not prejudge the situation then we should be found to be blameless. Not
only should we avoid evil but we should avoid the appearance of doing anything
which might bring dishonour to God.
It
is easy to cause others to stumble through thoughtlessness or insensitivity. A proud,
know it all attitude which insists on winning the argument can easily become a
stumbling block for ourselves and others. Instead let us wear humility in all
we say and do in life and ministry that we might be a stepping stone rather
than a stumbling block.
Father help us to encourage
and build up rather than block and tear down
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