Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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The Kingdom Endorsement
By Roderick Evans
Since the advent of the television, there has been the commercial. Commercials sometimes can prove to be annoyances rather than vehicles that connect the consumer to the best products. Today, a marriage between the entertainment and advertising industry has occurred where celebrities are becoming walking endorsements. However, unknown individuals exist who become the face and voice of a particular product or brand name.Regardless of the company, they have an expectation that those who endorse their product will lead a life that is reflective of the advertiser. However, we have seen individuals throughout the years who lost their positions as product endorsers because of misdeeds in their personal lives.
What does this have to do with the Christian? It is simple. When we receive Christ, we instantly become spokespersons for God’s timeless product of salvation. Thus, God expects us to be representatives of this salvation even when we are not in front of the camera; that is, involved in religious activities or among other Christians.
As Christians, we have to abstain from worldly lusts and demonstrate love, integrity, and character in our lives. This is how we remain respected kingdom endorsers of the work of Christ.
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. John 15:1-3 (KJV)
If we continually disobey the Word and choose our own ways and thoughts, we can be removed from service. If we are unfruitful in our Christian walk, Christ taught that one could be removed; that is, from effectual service in Him.
The Christian’s desire must be to please God, that He may use his/her life in any manner. In all that is said and done, let it represent God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. The Christian’s life has to be a solid Kingdom Endorser.
Hence, the question remains, Are you a qualified endorser of the gospel message? Does your lifestyle misrepresent the gospel message? Just know that you can make a difference as your life reflects the Christian faith.
Well there you have it. Until next time, continue in Him who is faithful. If you would like more inspirational materials, this and more is included in my book, “Is there a Word from the Lord? (Book I),” which can be found at Kingdom Builders Publishing.
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- From: roderickevans
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- About Me: Roderick L. Evans is a solid voice in the Christian community as a minister, author, and publisher. He has written numerous books, teaching resources, music, articles, blogs, and other devotional materials for the Christian community. He is the founder of Kingdom Builders International Ministries: A ministry dedicated to promoting maturity, unity, and holiness in the Body of Christ.
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Comments (9)
Good points.
Great post.
The New Creation-- it's all about whether or not you are new in Christ, or dead in the world. It's mere logic that those who are born new in Him will reflect in their daily lives a new life that comes from Christ. So the things that do not come from Him should not continue to be present.
Posts like these, while extremely valid, seem to hold too high of a standard. Yes, as Christians, our lives need to reflect the teachings of Christ. That's a given. But the fact is, no one is capable of doing that 100% of the time. We're still human, and we are still going to sin from time to time. We just need to be careful not to become slaves to our sins and abuse God's grace.
@sarahzthoughts@xanga - I don't think it's too high a standard at all. We're called to be Christlike, and that's a high standard. God knows we won't achieve perfection, but that doesn't stand in the way from us trying daily to achieve a life that is pleasing to Him. No one is saying you need to be perfect; I think the post is just saying that we need to desire it and try for it.
@modernmelody - You and I understand that, but a society that looks at Christians through microscopic lenses may not understand that. Why else are Christians criticized so harshly by the media for making one bonehead mistake? My point was just a reminder that yes, we need to desire God's will in everything we do, but we'll always fall short no matter how good our intentions are. Which of course, is the reason for Jesus.
@sarahzthoughts@xanga - Jesus was looked at under a microscope too. Even though He did nothing wrong, He was constantly accused of breaking the Jewish laws. The leaders were always claiming Jesus had sinned, so it's to be expected that we'll be treated the same...especially since we have actual sins for them to latch onto. I don't think he was criticizing a Christian's occassional sinful lapse, just encouraging believers to strive for godliness.
I don't think the post is too high of a standard. A standard ought to be something you can continually strive for, thus one that is impossible to acheive. The standard he proposes comes straight from Scripture, we are to be perfect as our Father is perfect. Impossible to acheive, but not impossible to work toward.
The author allowed for our sinful natures by stating "if we continually disobey..." It is not impossible to stop oneself from living a life that is consistently/continually sinful. Sin should be an aberration in our daily lives, not something we just blow off and accept as part of who we are. It's going to happen, but it shouldn't be routine. That seems to be all he is saying.
@sarahzthoughts@xanga - as an agnostic, i only criticize a Christian's behavior of it appears unbelievably hypocritical. everyday mistakes aren't an issue....... but if a Christian pastor continuously speaks against homosexuality and later reveals that he is a closeted homosexual himself/herself... well, that's just ridiculous.
categorically, i hate two things: when Christians use original sin as an excuse, and when Christians try to tell others (especially non-Christians) how to live when they can't meet the same standards themselves.
of all the people i can think of, the ones i know who act most Christ-like are not even Christian. if they can inadvertently meet that standard, i see no reason why a Christian can't purposefully. and as someone who changed her life around completely without God, it's not THAT difficult. you just have to be willing and determined.
Saw the billoard sign.. :)