Christian Living
What perfume do you wear? Why is it your favorite fragrance? People tend to patronize the popular designer perfumes and colognes because it helps to elevate their self-esteem and makes them feel good about themselves. Those who are celebrity fanatics go after fragrances named after their favorite superstars so as to identify themselves with them and have a feeling of being close to them.
It’s no hidden fact that a pleasant aroma draws attention. Everyone loves to be associated with a pleasant substance. As Christians, we are the living fragrance of God. It is a pleasant, powerful, life transforming, eternal, aroma that makes people wonder what makes us so different. We are God’s representatives on earth so we should beware of how we conduct ourselves among people.
We are God’s signature scent-we are a living testimony of the transforming grace of his Son Jesus. So now that we are aware of what we are in this world, have you ever wondered what people think about God as a result of being around us? Are we portraying the very true nature of God on earth? Are we proving to the world that there is indeed a just, merciful, kind, forgiving, generous, loving, faithful, patient, holy and perfect God who is waiting with wide-opened arms ready to receive anyone who runs to Him?
We are Christians: Christ-like people so we should always keep that in mind when hanging around people especially those who do not know the Lord.
If they should make up their minds to follow the Lord, it partly depends on us since it is our responsibility to show them how our God is like. Just as models and celebrities must display the items they endorse, so must we exhibit the qualities of the God we boldly profess.
We can’t afford to give people a wrong impression of God by our occasional careless words and actions. We must ask for God’s grace and strength daily to help us to show the world that we are the true reflection of His Son on earth.
So when you are going out, make sure you are putting on the right fragrance. People are counting on you to show them the right way. Don’t be the reason why they turn away from God. Remember, you are God’s signature scent!
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
Reader Count & Comments
Date
Congratulations! This has been chosen to be highlighted on the Message Boards in the Cheering Section. You can see it by clicking here: FaithWriters Jewel Chest
Wise and encouraging words! May we be what God wants us to be for Him: a true representative. Thanks for you comment on my article, 'which type are you' and your interest in my blog,www.peacelink.wordpress.com.Stay blessed and rapturable!
We, if we follow the lord, are a reflection of his beauty and love...For What many will see in us and embrace from us is so life changing, as we are living examples change! Beautifully done.
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 834 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Josephine Amoako or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 834 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.