Devotion for Monday January 15, 2018
Topic: Good
influence Of Godly Citizens
Text: Proverbs 11:11 (The Living Bible)
This passage of
the scripture has a very important message for today’s Christians in our
country. Many Christians of our time are not what they actually confess to be.
I have continued to wonder whether we have the understanding of what our social
responsibilities are. Our text speaks about the goodly influence expected of us
as citizens of this country. The Living Bible translates this verse thus: “The
good influence of godly citizens causes a city to prosper but the moral decay
of the wicked drives it downhill.” The good influence of godly citizen comes in
form of praying for the city, living by example and speaking against evil.
Before 1980s, when neighbour sees your child misbehave in the public, he will
punish the child and immediately and comes back to report to you. You will even
commend him for such kindness toward your family. However, it is no longer
obtainable in our society. When you try such, the kind of abuse and
condemnation you will receive will drive cold into your marrow. Today, our
society has become worse because there is no influence of the godly citizens.
There are so many ills ravaging the society and check the names of people
involved, you will see Christians among them. Who are the people that cheat;
throw their bins into gutters, hide people’s files in offices, give and take
bribes and many other evils of our time? Where is your influence as a
Christian? What kind of words comes out of your mouth about this country? Do
you spread hates and bitterness instead of love, peace and unity? Sing A&M 349; Abu 170
Food for Thought: What influence
has your Christianity on your neighbours and neighbourhood?
Memory verse: Proverbs 11:11
Prayer:
God make my Christianity influential on my neighbourhood in Jesus name. Amen.
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