3 John 12 (AMP)
“Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone – and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.”
I was so impressed with my husband he told me that he was so surprised the company he was contracted out to say they really find his work of high quality and service is really good. I thought that was an awesome statement because he actually has their acceptance.
This brings me to our scripture reading Demetrius has also been seen as someone with class and acceptance. I am then reminded of Paul telling Timothy to set an example in speech, in conduct, in love and faith.
I saw this quote from Ann Landers wow, this made me think of my own conduct in life she sure nailed it. Let see what Ann says:
Quote from Ann Landers:
“Class never runs scared.
It is sure-footed and confident.
It can handle anything that comes along.
Class has a sense of humour.
It knows a good laugh is the best lubricant for oiling the machinery of human relations.
Class never makes excuses.
It takes its lumps and learns from past mistakes.
Class knows that good manners are nothing more than a series of small, inconsequential sacrifices.
Class bespeaks an aristocracy that has nothing to do with ancestors or money.
Some wealthy “blue bloods” have no class, while individuals who are struggling to make ends meet are loaded with it.
Class is real.
It can’t be faked.
Class never tried to build itself by tearing others down.
Class is already up and need not strive to look better by making others look worse.
Class can “walk with kings and keep it’s virtue and talk with crowds and keep the common touch.” Everyone is comfortable with the person who has class because that person is comfortable with himself.
If you have class, you’ve got it made.
If you don’t have class, no matter what else you have, it doesn’t make any difference.”
― Ann Landers
Prayer
Lord, Father how we all look at people that ooze with class. They simply have control over their mouth and the way they carry themselves. Today Lord I pray that I too may learn to act in a proper way towards all people and not be a disappointment to You. Please Lord, help me and guide me in my own journey. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
The Word for Today:
1 Timothy 4: 12 – 15 “Let no one look down on [you because of] your youth, but be an example and set a pattern for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in[moral] purity. Until I come, devote yourself to public reading [of Scripture], to preaching and to teaching [the sound doctrine of God’s word]. Do not neglect the spiritual gift within you, [that special endowment] which was intentionally bestowed on you [by the Holy Spirit] through prophetic utterance when the elders laid their hands on you [at your ordination]. Practice and work hard on these things; be absorbed in them [completely occupied in your ministry], so that you progress will be evident to all.”
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