You have influence over others by what you say and do...Today's Scripture:
I, also, try to please everybody in every way. I am not trying to do what is good for me but what is good for most people so they can be saved.
1 Corinthians 10:33
I, also, try to please everybody in every way. I am not trying to do what is good for me but what is good for most people so they can be saved.
1 Corinthians 10:33
Influence is the power you have to affect other people;s thinking or actions by your words and example. You do not have to be a top-level leader to have influence. Everyone has influence. Teachers influence their students and coworkers, pastors persuade congregants, even children affect their younger siblings' behavior.
Influence can be positive or negative.
Like the Corinthians were encouraged to do, be aware of you influence and use it for the greater good rather than personal gain. Whey you realize your impact on others and consider that impact in your lifestyle, you become less self-serving because you are more outwardly focused. Living beyond yourself means that you concern yourself with the needs of others. Although you do not seek their approval, you at least consider the effect your behavior will have on them. Today, as a pastor I carry this as part of the yoke each minister called must take for his or her code of ethics. As a father to my children I too must consider how my actions carry over to theirs...you can't say "do as I say not as I do". In every area of your life like it our not our influence good or bad touches others. As you base your own decisions and actions on building up other people, you help them develop as well into stronger and more Godly people.
People all around you are watching you. You may realize your influence on some of them, like your spouse, your children, or your fellow church members or coworkers. But often there are others who admire and learn from you at a distance. If you want to be a consistent positive influence on others, embrace the responsibility of what you do. This will not only meet your needs, but it will also be a good example for others to follow.
Selah people' and friends list or think of several people today whom you influence. Consider what kind of impact you have had on them in the past. Think of ways to continue your positive effect in their lives.
"Remember that you do make a difference in the lives of others."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
Influence can be positive or negative.
Like the Corinthians were encouraged to do, be aware of you influence and use it for the greater good rather than personal gain. Whey you realize your impact on others and consider that impact in your lifestyle, you become less self-serving because you are more outwardly focused. Living beyond yourself means that you concern yourself with the needs of others. Although you do not seek their approval, you at least consider the effect your behavior will have on them. Today, as a pastor I carry this as part of the yoke each minister called must take for his or her code of ethics. As a father to my children I too must consider how my actions carry over to theirs...you can't say "do as I say not as I do". In every area of your life like it our not our influence good or bad touches others. As you base your own decisions and actions on building up other people, you help them develop as well into stronger and more Godly people.
People all around you are watching you. You may realize your influence on some of them, like your spouse, your children, or your fellow church members or coworkers. But often there are others who admire and learn from you at a distance. If you want to be a consistent positive influence on others, embrace the responsibility of what you do. This will not only meet your needs, but it will also be a good example for others to follow.
Selah people' and friends list or think of several people today whom you influence. Consider what kind of impact you have had on them in the past. Think of ways to continue your positive effect in their lives.
"Remember that you do make a difference in the lives of others."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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