 Being Genuine When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. A well-known manufacturer once asked Will Rogers to write a testimonial for his pianos. Rogers, who never endorsed products he did not believe in, wrote, "Dear Sir: Your piano is the best I have ever leaned against!" The long-term benefits of shunning hypocrisy far outweigh any short-term comfort level. Here's why: a) Your life influences others. Never underestimate the effect that genuineness has on your family, your co-workers and your friends. As the world tries to squeeze us all into its mold, a life of integrity stands out in sharp contrast b) Hypocrisy destroys your testimony. We all know people who say they do not attend church because, "They are all hypocrites." How sad! When we preach cream and live skimmed milk, people lose respect for us and the One we represent. Paul could never be dubbed a phony because he made a practice of calling it like it is. Remember his big confrontation with Peter? Listen: "When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him because he was wrong, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But he began to separate himself, because he was afraid of those [in] the circumcision group, other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, even Barnabas was led astray." It takes backbone to speak out like that! Throughout history, those known for character and integrity were the most admired and influential. Plato said, "He who would be blessed and happy should first be a partaker of truth, then he can be trusted." Do you want to inspire confidence and respect in everybody who knows you? Be genuine! Prayer |
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