B.S.

When you see the initial "B.S." what do YOU think of? It shows us what type of people we are when we see simple initials and immediately think something of this world. When I see the initials B.S. I used to think "Bull S***." However, I now think immediately of "Bible Study."


So on the topic of Bible Study here is a good one I did this evening and just HADDDD to share my thoughts on it!


It was entitled, "Spray On Mud" and was based out of 2 Timothy 3:5 which says, "Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!"


It talked about how a British company had developed a product called "Spray On Mud" so city dwellers can give their expensive 4x4 vehicles the appearance of having been off-road for a day of hunting or fishing without ever having to leave their town. The mud was even filtered to remove stones and debris that might have scratched the paints. According to teh company sales were going well. 


Think of this...There is something within each of us that values how we look on the outside more than who we are on the inside. It causes some people to pad their resumes or embellish their memoirs. But it has no place in our lives as followers of Jesus.


Paul warned Timothy about people in the church who had a form of godliness but denied its power. "They will maintain a facade of 'religion', but their conduct will deny its validity. You must keep clear of people like this" (2 Timothy 3:5 Phillips). The inward reality of Christ is what counts, because ti will produce the outward signs of faith.


Paul's authority to instruct the church about spiritual authenticity came through his suffering, not by "spraying on mud." 


"I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus," said the apostle. 
(Galations 6:17).


God calls us to authentic living today.


We fuss over form and we put on face,
All the while showing God disrespect,
Not seeing how pride is eclipsing God's grace
That the light of Christ's life should reflect.


If you are true to God, you won't be false to others.....