MInTheGap

We have all seen and been encouraged by a Positive Testimony in our
lives.  Whether it be parents, preachers, a good friend, or even a
sibiling, I’m sure we all envision someone who was godly and made us
want to be more like Christ.  That being said,  the influence of a
negative testimony can easily damage the cause of Christ. 

What makes me think along these lines are a number of things.  First
off, we have the campaign season hitting up.  It seems that it’s the
media’s desire to be the first to declare that negative campaigning has
begun.  Whether it has or not depends on whether your guy happens to be
the one doing it or being hit by it!   However, having listened to many
campaigns, few people argue how effective a negative campaign is.  It
is far easier for someone to remember a negative.

Also, we
have within the Christian community many who stand up and proclaim
Christ and hurt that Name at the same time.  Be it televangelists, who
have fleeced people for money in the past, to the “evangelistically
speaking” term to people who kill abortionists, the name of Christ is
seemingly tarnished by those that claim to be His.

Now,
saying all this, I do not mean to imply that anything we do can take
away from who Christ is, what He did, and the life He lived/lives. 
What I am saying is that what you say and do as a Christian can effect
someone else’s ability to share Christ.  Not that it’s impossible, but
one has to get over the “You’re a Christian?  Isn’t that the same as
that guy over there that said……”

So, next time you think
about gossiping, telling a “white” lie, or some other sin that you
think is small, STOP.  Realize that it’s not small at all, because not
only is all sin a affront to Christ, but it is damaging to those who
are in the battle at your side trying to win souls to Christ.

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