Many strive to be popular, just remember your reputation...if you build your character with integrity and service, others
will tell of your good works, thus allowing them to see the Jesus in you.
Today's Scripture:
A wise person gets know for insight; gracious words add to one's reputation.
Proverbs 16:21
The search for popularity begins in what I remember as junior high school or today known as middle school particularly like my own daughter around sixth grade and once it begins to be important it seemingly never ends for some people. Girls want to be the sought-after best friend, and guys seek to be admired for their bravery. Adults do not escape the lure of popularity either. Many careers require it. Popularity certainly benefits celebrities, politicians, and lobbyists. But even careers for the average Joe can benefit from popularity. Whether you are the county's highest-regarded attorney or the town's most coveted wedding planner, popularity attracts clients.
Although your reputation is not based on your popularity alone, it certainly contributes to it.
Popularity comes from two sources: notoriety and acclaim.
You can determine which you attain with your actions. If you build your reputation by sharing insight and kindness with others, you will gain a good reputation. When you share the wisdom that you have with others, they appreciate it. If you can help them and they are willing to learn, lend your knowledge. When you generously and graciously benefit others by what you have learned, they will begin to seek out your advice.
I was watching a movie with my daughter and the two characters shared this important point of how we really are and what we do and how others perceive us to be. One of the girls was royalty...a princess and the other girl was "bait girl", just an average teen who learned that with the responsibility of royals it is more than power, money or designer clothing that makes others respect and admire you, it is about what you do to serve others and how you treat them. Thus regardless if we are royals or not when we serve others well they will in turn love and admire us for that service and what a great way to be known or in the context of today's blog be "truly popular".
Earn you popularity through a strong and influential reputation my friends. Your reputation is a reflection of your character. Don't fall to temptation as so many of our celebrities and world leaders do every day as we look at the news and headlines. Remember they are just people like you and me regardless of fame and perhaps how much we admire them and their accomplishments. As you concentrate more on developing your own character with integrity and service, others will tell of your good works and build your reputation for you.
Selah people and friends target someone who seems to be struggling in an area in which you have knowledge. Lend your expertise to them on a gratis basis. Your investment will be returned to you by their accolades.
"Choose today to build your character by serving God and others as for the popularity, if you live with integrity and strive to be Christ like all the popularity will come. They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes they will know we are Christians when we become one in the spirit and one in the Lord."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston - Via mobile ~ Mt.Olive, NC
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