It Matters 24-7

Back in 2009, Olympic Medal winner Michael Phelps made a poor choice. It was bad, it was a scandal; he decided to use illegal drugs. Because of his actions He was suspended from swimming. He almost lost everything he loved, because of his poor choice. Not only was he suspended, but he also lost many endorsements as well. Many company's saw how he had acted, and decided they didn't want someone who did that to be their spokesman, to endorse their product. How was he caught you ask? Well, someone took a picture of him, and he probably didn't even realize it. How he acts, matters. People look up to him. He is a role model 24-7, whether he thinks people are watching or not.

In a way, Christians are like Michael Phelps. We are role models 24-7. How we act, is how God acts... at least in the minds of others. This is why is very important to always make good decisions & choices which will uplift God, not make Him sad or mad. We represent God with our actions. It's very important to remember this.

Gandhi once said, "I like your Christ; I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ." In the past Christians have given themselves a bad name, because of a lack of love, or being hypocritical. If we are representatives of God, then people will think of God depending on what they think of us. The choices that we make always matters. So let me ask you this, do you represent God with your actions and the things that you do? All Jr. High students are welcome to join us tomorrow night as we continue to look at how we represent God, to others, through our actions.