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I am a teacher as well as a youth pastor. I work with Jr. High students, whom I love. But I recently had an, well, let's just say, conversation, with a couple of students.
I had given instructions to a student, which they completely ignored and disregarded. However, they ended up following my request.
Another student informed me that he would do what I asked, very politely. This student, however, failed to complete the task.
Which of the two students would you want? I can tell you, my answer would be neither, or both with better attitudes. But to reality, seriously!
The first student, though rude, followed through. While the second just ignored me, despite their pleasant reply. One did what I requested while the other played lip service.
Which type of person would you want to be friends with? I can tell you, I would endure a little edginess if I knew I could count on them. Wouldn't you eventually stop calling that friend that said, "Sure, I'll do it!", then never showed up?
I read something today that got me thinking, "What kind of person am I to other people? The one who may resist but follows through, or the one who talks nice but does squat!
Which type are you? What would your parents say? Teachers? Co-workers? Wife and kids? Do you make empty promises wrapped in pretty words, or do you exhibit integrity, even if it takes a bit to get there?
Chances are, what you would choose for yourself and the friends you have, God also chooses. He doesn't give a rip about your promises if they are empty. Ever done this? "God, get me out of this and I'll never speed again." "Lord, help me pass this test, and I will be more responsible." "God, help me get out of this and I'll never do it again."
A broken promise is no promise at all. God wants us, not our pledges. How do I know He thinks this way? Well, His Son, J.C., says as much. And He and His Father are PRETTY tight! Check out Matthew 21:28-32. If you don't have a Bible or have difficulty navigating the Book, go to www.biblegateway.com and enter in the above Book Chapter:Verse.
I had given instructions to a student, which they completely ignored and disregarded. However, they ended up following my request.
Another student informed me that he would do what I asked, very politely. This student, however, failed to complete the task.
Which of the two students would you want? I can tell you, my answer would be neither, or both with better attitudes. But to reality, seriously!
The first student, though rude, followed through. While the second just ignored me, despite their pleasant reply. One did what I requested while the other played lip service.
Which type of person would you want to be friends with? I can tell you, I would endure a little edginess if I knew I could count on them. Wouldn't you eventually stop calling that friend that said, "Sure, I'll do it!", then never showed up?
I read something today that got me thinking, "What kind of person am I to other people? The one who may resist but follows through, or the one who talks nice but does squat!
Which type are you? What would your parents say? Teachers? Co-workers? Wife and kids? Do you make empty promises wrapped in pretty words, or do you exhibit integrity, even if it takes a bit to get there?
Chances are, what you would choose for yourself and the friends you have, God also chooses. He doesn't give a rip about your promises if they are empty. Ever done this? "God, get me out of this and I'll never speed again." "Lord, help me pass this test, and I will be more responsible." "God, help me get out of this and I'll never do it again."
A broken promise is no promise at all. God wants us, not our pledges. How do I know He thinks this way? Well, His Son, J.C., says as much. And He and His Father are PRETTY tight! Check out Matthew 21:28-32. If you don't have a Bible or have difficulty navigating the Book, go to www.biblegateway.com and enter in the above Book Chapter:Verse.
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