7In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity, 8and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed to have nothing bad to say about us.
9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.
Self-control, this seems to be an issue with the younger generation. They can't listen to an opposing point of view without attacking ones character or becoming violent. Why do you think that is? Could some of these be the cause? Spoiling them as children? Fatherless homes? Filling their wants as a child? Not having to do without? Not teaching them to respect their elders?
Be an example, do good works, show integrity, dignity, wholesome speech, be above reproach! The other day at Sams Club while eating lunch I saw an elderly couple waiting for help to load a large heavy box. After we finished I asked them if they needed help. They replied yes. If I ignored them and moved on like the rest of the world, what message would I have displayed?
Slaves, we don't see this much in the western world. But can you consider yourself as a slave to your job? Try replacing slave with employee. Do you submit to your supervisor? Do you take things from work? Make copies on the company's copier. Show your employer good faith, show them you are a follower of Christ. Some will ridicule you for your faith. Some may even seek you out for prayer. Some may even say they desire your internal peace in Christ.
Are you setting an example?
Blessings, David
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