Doing what is Good:
What does a Christian look like? If you ask the world this question you might not like the answer. Many times Christians are looked at as hypocritical, judgmental, and legalistic. Paul warns us against this in the closing verses of this reading. Stay away from controversies and arguments that don't matter. Instead focus on God and be imitators of Jesus.
Paul tells us what a Christian should look like: respectful, obedient, peaceable, considerate, humble, never speaking bad about anyone, always eager to help. Hmmm . . . how are you measuring up? I blew it just a few hours ago. I'll probably blow it again tomorrow. Maybe that's why these letters keep telling us to be self-controlled. Think before you act - think of others, think about what Jesus would do, think about the big picture.
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