Reputation Among People

 Scripture:

““No,” they replied, “you have never cheated or oppressed us, and you have never taken even a single bribe.”” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭12‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

When Samuel was getting older and anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, he spoke to the people This verse is what the people responded when Samuel asked them how he had conducted himself as a prophet and judge. The people said of him, “you have never cheated or oppressed us, and you have never take even a single bribe.” 

Application:

Sometimes the best description of a person is not what they think of themselves, but what others think of them. How am I perceived by those around me? This is a question we need to ask periodically. What do people think about my life and how I conduct myself. Our goal should be that people would honor and respect, not because of our position, but because of our lives and how we serve people. We must let our reputation speak for us.

Prayer:

Lord God, You are amazing and I love You with all my heart. Let me live a life that causes people to see Jesus. Let my life demonstrate Your goodness and compassion. Teach me to exemplify the Christian life so people can see You through my life. Show me how to respond in each and every situation. Let my life bring You glory.

Forever Yours,

Jeff