“Be doers of the word, and not merely
hearers who deceive themselves.” (James 1:22)
As we
celebrate Labor Day, it’s important for us to remember that a Christian is not
simply someone who follows Jesus one day a week (on Sunday), but every day of
the week in all arenas and aspects of their life (at home, work, play,
vacation, school, etc.).
See if these
words that I found in an old bulletin from my home church still ring true for
you and me today. The “Ten Most Wanted Christians” are...
“1. The
Christian who tries to be the right example to every
child, rather than just talk about it.
2. The
Christian who has a passion to help rather than a passion to be helped.
3. The
Christian who is willing to say “I was wrong. I’m sorry.”
4. The
Christian who, when faced with temptation, prays “God, you know I want this.
But I want you MORE!”
5. The
Christian who puts God’s business above any other.
6. The
Christian who commits him or herself totally to a project and gives credit for
its success not to themselves, but to those others who've helped make it
possible.
7. The
Christian who has a ready smile, a listening ear, and a pat on the back for
others.
8. The
Christian who takes their children to church, rather than just sending them.
9. The
Christian who gives money, time, and work to Christ through their church,
without thought of return.
10. The
Christian who sees their own faults before they see the faults of others.”
[--Modified from a 1989 newsletter article from
Fayetteville First
UMC, Fayetteville, GA]
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