1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a
peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath
called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
What is your attitude as of late, dear lady? By that I mean, what is your
posture - the active disposition your body parts serve to express your
sentiments? How are you typically found expressing yourself? According
to the scripture verse above, a temper suitable to the Christian character
as born again, is highly recommended! Let's soberly consider today whether
or not our behavior is correct under all circumstances of life...
As seen in our verse above, God's people are called out of a certain type
of conduct and into another - from darkness of character to light. No
matter who we are, or where we've come from, if we are born again there
is a new way for us to carry ourselves, ladies! We are to exhibit the
manners of royalty, holiness and peculiarity. That's not to say we ought
to be deliberately odd in behavior, but we ought to stand out above the
crowd by shewing forth the praises (plural) of the One who saved our soul.
Yes, there ought to be multiple ways that we display good Christian etiquette
day in and day out. Truly feminine behavior is almost extinct...
2 Tim. 3:2-4
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural
affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers
of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures
more than lovers of God…
Reading the above description of various types of conduct is frightful,
and yet, don't we observe like manners in people on a daily basis nearly
everywhere we go? Ladies, there is a great need for a display of the marvelous
light of Christ in this rough, dark world! God has chosen YOU to reflect
the beauty of Jesus Christ to those around you. How are you doing?? Did
you know that the way you behave yourself reflects your understanding
of this truth?? Therefore, the key to good etiquette is consideration
for others, as the Bible clearly points out in our opening verse. In the
end, correct social conduct is naturally born out of a true concern for
people rather than just from training. Yes, there are rules of etiquette
to follow, but don't forget the reasons behind them! There are to be no
excuses; bad manners and rude behavior is nothing more than a result of
thoughtlessness for others! For instance, if you chew with your mouth
open or say whatever you want however you want, or dress in any manner
you prefer with no concern for appropriateness, you are simply self-centered.
You are not displaying that which God would praise, you are displaying
your selfishness!
Isaiah 32:17
And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness
quietness and assurance for ever.
Ladies, when you don't care what anyone thinks, your influence as a Christian
is made of no effect. Women who belong to the Lord have no right to plow
through life behaving however they feel! Peace and quiet is a result of
righteousness reigning in our hearts - a truly feminine disposition. It's
a gentle confidence in action, not a loud-mouthed arrogant, brawling attitude.
It's high time we stop and think before we say or do anything! Have you
truly been displaying a suitable scriptural disposition, dear lady? As
believers, our manners ought not to count against Christ - but for Him!
May God forgive us for being so careless with His will and inconsiderate
of others. If you are ever in a position when you don't know what behavior
is appropriate, then go back to our opening verse and use scriptural sense
- do what respect for God and consideration for others prescribes - just
as you've been chosen to do!
1 Cor. 6:20
For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and
in your spirit, which are God's.
God Bless,
Pam
Isaiah 60:1&2
Copyright 2001 Pamela A. Iannello
