Act, Talk, and Look Like Christ

Good afternoon, and welcome to the Panhandle. I've just started looking at a book by Henry & Richard Blakaby titled Flickering Flame. It is from this book that I got my title for this blog. To quote the Backabys, "Churches bring God glory when they focus on what He cares about - when they act, talk, and look like Christ." Henry & Richard Blackaby; Flickering Flame pg. 14.

What does it mean to act, talk, and look like Christ? It means, 30 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.'  31 The second is this: `Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:30-31).

It means be salt and light to your family, friends, and all those around you:
13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:13-16).

It means love your brothers and sisters in Christ, ^35" By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35).

It means let your word be your bond, 12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. (James 5:12).

It means to be in His Word, spending time in prayer, and spending time with other Christians,
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42).

To strive to be like Christ Jesus is more involved than these few verses, but they are a good start. Remember the goal to acting, talking, and looking like Christ Jesus is for you to grow in your walk with Him and represent Him well to those around you.

Thank you for your time,

A Panhandle pastor