The emphasis here is on the word, 'Everything', which also means 'All things' that may lead us to being blamed and criticised.
When we display a non-complaining spirit, we show ourselves to be followers of God. Whether you are the President of the USA, the Prime Minister, a pastor, social worker, police person or any other figure attached to authority, you will be criticised. You'll even be criticised if you do some chores for someone and you don't do it the way they would. It goes with the territory.
However, as a Christian, you are a prime target for criticism because, not many unbelievers read a bible but they will scrutinise you - how you talk and handle yourself. To the world, you are the bible because you are representing Jesus.The thing is, what do they see in you?
It's easy to complain and grumble about this and that when we're under pressure. We all do it. We also criticise others too and we shouldn't. Sometimes we even do it without thinking about it. Criticising a fellow Christian - a brother or sister, is like criticising Jesus because that Christian has Jesus living within them.
However, if we live our lives in such a way that whatever people may say about us, we can hold our heads up high because we know that we're not guilty, then God will take care of the rest.
That really is our aim. To attempt to live our lives in such a way that we are above fault. Not easy I know but achievable! It means avoiding criticising other people, moaning and groaning and definitely, refusing to gossip. Gossip can be heard as if it were the absolute truth. As it is heard, it can become exaggerated so much that people believe it, just like fake news. It can do so much damage to a person's integrity.
Therefore, let's concentrate on living the way Jesus wants us to.
Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard
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