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“When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.” (Matthew 2: 3) That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today. When Herod heard the news of Jesus’ birth, he was troubled, and the entire nation was troubled with him. Herod was in charge of Jerusalem, and when he was troubled, Jerusalem joined him in being troubled. What happened in him soon happened around him. He set a wrong pace, and an entire nation followed him on the wrong path. Friend, whatever goes wrong within you has the capacity to go wrong in the lives of people connected to you. Your personal vices could easily be copied by people watching you. Any sin, wrong attitude, bad behaviour, negative habits and lifestyle, etc will easily be learnt and replicated in people who are connected to you- spouse, children, friends, colleagues, subordinates, etc. If it goes wrong in you, it may go wrong around you. If you exude pride, arrogance, anger, impatience, dishonesty, inconsistency, wickedness, mediocrity, corruption, immorality, bitterness, hatred, faithlessness, etc, be careful, someone is watching, and they will soon learn and live by your bad examples. Any vice you advertize could be bought by someone watching you. Instead of being a bad example, be a good example. Be the one through whom people around you will learn what is right. Be the one who will inspire others to live right and adopt positive virtues. Be the good example that people around you will copy. Look inwards and discard everything in you that is not worth emulating. Instead of advertising your weakness, ask God to come to your rescue. Be committed to being a good example to your generation. Titus 2 vs. 7 (GWT) counsels aptly: “Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity.” Pray With Me: Lord, I choose to be a good example to my generation, in Jesus’ name! Follow on Twitter @jerrystreams. Have A Beautiful Monday.
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 03:37:03 +0000

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