Who Am I In Christ?

Handling an accusation is one thing. Handling your husband's is another. And when more people--possibly the very people to whom you have ministered for many years--are involved, it is something further yet.

Many voices vie for a man's attention. Sifting through them is a skill. What we tune out and what we pay attention to reveals our heart. Business men may notice when a secretary is at her best. Ministers and church workers may feel very strong attractions on a deeper spiritual level as well.

"Without Me, ye can do nothing." "Christ liveth in me!" "I am crucified with Christ!" "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Such things are true. They are true whether I believe them or not. But whether or not I believe them affects how I think.

You never know when the need will arise for good manners. That's why mannerly conduct ought to be second nature--especially for believers! In this everyday way, Christ uses us as an influence for Him rather than being the ones influenced merely.