Recently my husband said something that someone disagreed with. Instead of saying something to him, she waited until he left. Then she proceeded to say some pretty bad things about him. The worst was when she accused him of making the church look bad.

I will admit that made me angry at first. She isn’t a Christian, so she knew saying that would upset me. I kept silent instead of saying something I would regret. However, I kept thinking about it, and then I remembered that we are constantly being watched and judged.

We must strive to live our lives according to the Word every second of every day. First we have to know what it says. So let’s turn to God’s Word and see what we should do.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Mt. 5:16 ESV

“Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” Titus 2:7-8 ESV

“Talk no more so very proudly, let not arrogance come from your mouth; for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” 1 Sam. 2:3 ESV

“I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Mt. 12:36-37 ESV

We need to be aware of what we say and do every day. People are watching. More importantly, God is watching. Let your light shine!

Teresa Price