March 4, 2013 - The Mark of the Christian

The Mark of the Christian

"Father, I pray that they can be one.  As you are in me and I am in you, I pray that they can also be one in us.  Then the world will believe that you sent me."
John 17:21 (NCV)

 

  

Dear CLC Family,



In yesterday's message I gave four ways that we can "wear" the "Mark of the Christian" in a way that others can recognize the reality of jesus.  Here's a quick review;

REGRET  -  Do I display genuine regret and sorrow when I have not loved another      believer as I should have.  do I regret the breach in a relationship even when the breach was caused by a "truth" that I needed to stand on.

A SPIRIT OF FORGIVENESS - Am I willing to let go of offense and choose to "take it" when someone wrongs me, choosing to respond in love without compromising truth.  Am i willing to never disparage the character or impune the motives of another believer?

DISAGREE DIFFERENTLY - Do others see my disagreeing with others believers in a way loving ("speaking the truth in love") that it astounds unbelievers.

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY - Am I willing to view conflict as one of the best witnessing tools available to me?  The opportunity to show unbelievers that "the Father has sent the Son"?