Our scripture today is 1 John 2:6 (NASB1995).
The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked.
In his first letter John reiterates what Jesus warned us about – practice what you preach. Ok, I’m still working on it too. It’s easy to repeat what Jesus taught, it’s harder to live out that teaching.
In Matthew 23:3 Jesus says about the Pharisees “therefore all that they tell you, do and observe, but do not do according to their deeds; for they say things and do not do them.” Ignoring God’s plan for us while saying we are obedient doesn’t fool anyone but ourselves and certainly not the Lord.
God has wonderful gifts and opportunities for us, but we have to choose them for ourselves. Then we can use them for their primary purpose – sharing the Good News and caring for one another. We must say and do what He teaches us!
Heavenly Father, we are sorry for the times our words and actions don’t match, and don’t reflect Your love. Bless us to be good stewards of Your gifts and Your word. Amen.
