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Divine Dispatch
2 Corinthians 8:21
Crystal Clear Character Everyone Can See!
Welcome, Faith Force Transparent Character Builders! Today, we’re learning about living with integrity that’s visible to everyone, as shared in 2 Corinthians 8:21.
Verse Of The Day:
"For we are taking pains to do what is right not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man." (2 Corinthians 8:21)
Have you ever seen crystal so clear that light passes right through it with no hidden spots? Paul teaches us about having character that’s just as transparent!
Paul says “we are taking pains to do what is right” – this means working carefully and intentionally to live righteously. But notice the double standard: “not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.” We don’t just try to look good when we’re alone with God – our righteousness should be visible to everyone around us!
This means having crystal clear character with no hidden areas of compromise. When people watch how we live, work, and treat others, they should see the same goodness that God sees. We don’t have a “church face” and a “world face” – we have one transparent character that shines clearly in every situation. That’s what “taking pains” means – being very careful to maintain integrity that everyone can see!
Clear Reputation Window:
Create a “window” using a cardboard frame with clear plastic or cellophane. Write “Right in God’s Eyes” on one side and “Right in People’s Eyes” on the other. Look through your clear window and remember that your character should be transparent – the same good actions visible to both God and people!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us take pains to do what's right not only in Your eyes but also in everyone's eyes! Give us crystal clear character with no hidden compromises or secret wrong actions. Help us live with transparent integrity that shines the same way whether people are watching or not. Make our reputation as clear as crystal! Amen.
Keep building crystal clear character, Faith Force Transparent Character Builders! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember to do what’s right in the eyes of both the Lord and people!