A Clay Jar

Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Influence

A Warning against the World's Influence

A Warning against the World’s Influence – Deuteronomy 20:18

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As believers, we need to guard against the influence of the world. We are not to be like the people around us. Be holy instead.

Guard your heart

Guard Your Heart – Proverbs 4:23

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In this proverb, a father is instructing his son to guard his heart. To be careful about what he allows to influence his life and thoughts.

be careful who you listen to

Be Careful Who You Listen to – 2 Chronicles 24:17-18

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The people that we are close to have a great influence on us. So, it is important to be careful about who we hang with and listen to.

You are the salt and light of the world

Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light – Matthew 5:13-16

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Jesus identifies his followers as the salt and light of the world. This is reflection of the influence we should have on those around us.

Bringing Shame to the Cause of Christ

Bringing Shame to the Cause of Christ – Psalm 69:5-6

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My sinful actions don't hurt just myself and those directly involved. They can also bring shame to the cause of Christ and other believers.