What Would Jesus Do?
(NRSV) Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
When I read these words of Paul, I wonder what it will take for us, as Christ followers, to live in this manner. If actions really do speak louder than words, then shouldn’t the way we live every day model the way Jesus taught us?
I think of the bracelets that became popular in the ‘90’s—you know the ones—WWJD—and I want more than anything to live this kind of life. I desire to live with humility, seeing others through the eyes of Christ, for surely if I see people as Jesus sees them then love will reign supreme.
But then someone is unkind to me, not just once, but repeatedly. And I realize that bearing with one another in love is not just words on a page, but a lifestyle. Ultimately, I see that it is my responsibility to maintain an atmosphere of peace, and the poor behavior of another does not relieve me from my responsibilities as a disciple of Christ.
May we purpose to live in such a manner that all who meet us can identify us as Christ followers, not because of what we say, but because of what we do.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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